At first I thought they were limes, which I needed to get, but as I got closer I could tell they were something different...the sign poking out of the box that read "Pineapple Guava" helped a bit. Twin Girls Farm has samples out of all their fruits, so I picked one up as I walked by, and it literally stopped me in my tracks. The flavor and the scent of the fruit are almost intoxicating - a beautiful blend of pineapple, pear, lemon, guava, kiwi and pinot griggio...seriously, it's THAT good. And it's so nice to know that there is a "tropical" fruit grown here in California, so I can satisfy my "local and seasonal" sensibilities and my desire for tropical fruit. I'm bummed I only bought 5 of them; I only have one left. I'll be hitting the Civic Center Market on Sunday to scoop up a bunch before they're all gone. They will only be around for a couple more weeks, so do yourself a favor and get out to your local farmer's market before they disappear (unless your local market is also the Sunday Civic Center one; then stay home, it's supposed to rain Sunday and I'm concerned you'll catch a cold).
Look for ones that are dark green, give a little (like an avacado), and are free of bruises. The skin is a little bitter, so I don't eat it, but according to the farmer, you can. I just cut them in half and scoop out the flesh. With the next batch I buy I'll get a little more invested: put them in salads and smoothies and make a tropical salsa (with kiwi, satsuma, shallots and red pepper flakes) to put over a nice piece of fish. If you are a baker, I think these would be fantastic in muffins...and then bring them on over to my house!
I've got to go eat that last one.....
Wow, I've never had a pineapple guava before, they sound muy deliciouso.....I bet Dave would like them too!
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