Perusing your average Asian mart can be an adventure. Sometimes, however, it can be quite curious. I found these kiwis at a Chinese market on Clement Street in SF. Don’t they look just like testicles? They were right beside the normal kiwis, and, they were also marked at half price! I picked one up and tried it at home. It tasted just no different than ordinary, but, it took more effort to peel.
These have got to be the rejects from Whole Foods and Safeway. But really, should it matter that much? The visual appeal of foods has always been a high priority among foodsellers. But, what about the appeal of those ugly heirloom tomatoes? They used to be a niche produce just like these deformed kiwis. But now, they’ve been elevated to high status (which also involves high markups at Whole Foods). I say we should also grasp these kiwis and rise them to the level of delicacy!
December 5th, 2005 at 7:46 pm
testicles!! those look like kidneys to me. . .
April 22nd, 2006 at 7:36 pm
Hey, my Mother used to work at Ralph’s grocery store and people, usually older gardeners and people who came there a lot, would bring people produce and things like that. One time my mom brought home some just like thoughs and i thought the exact same thing! haha. Anyway yea, have a good day. -Brittany Nicole P.S. I found that if you cut it in half horizontally instead of like cutting them into 2 kiwis and eat it with a spoon its easiest! hehe