The word organic. As a label it has so much promise, but do we ever really trust it? There’s a lot of “organic” durian in the world, and imagine my fingers cynically making air-quotes when I say that. That’s why finding a really organic durian orchard is something to be treasured. Rob and I were […]
Ta’s Durian Garden
“I guess you’ve seen the YouTube video,” Scott said to me as he settled into his chair, re-adjusting the black, red and white plaid sarong wrapped around his waist. In the kitchen Ta fussed with blender. I acknowledged that I had seen the video. My friend Durian Darrick sent it to me a few months […]
The Durian Artist
Suan La-Ong Fa is a small organic durian orchard that has recently gained notoriety not only for its unique durians but for its unique owner, a quiet man named Chatri Sowanatrakul. Chatri is an accomplished artist, and he finds both his work and inspiration in his durian trees. His orchard is a sanctuary for the […]
