It was a busy weekend but days before that I was so lazy even to go out because of the summer heat. I finished three books in one week.
Fancy an early morning breathing in the heavenly fragrance of Gardenia and Amazon Lily flowers mixed with the lemony scent of Calamansi (Philippine lime) flower buds. It’s a perfect excuse to stay in the garden for a while. My Gardenia shrub is flowering again, a bit early for the month of May when it shows its blooms almost in every tip of the branches. I didn’t know that Gardenia symbolizes love, harmony and grace and it was named after Dr. Alexander Garden, an American botanist, until now. I just love Gardenia and when it is in bloom , I always take shots of the lovely white flowers. Our two Calamansi trees are on their flowering stage too but the fruits are there all year-long.
Finally, one of our jackfruits was ready for harvest. I was as excited as Josef when we finally harvested it the other day and this morning, I sliced it with a sharp knife and separated the pulp from the rind. Josef just wants it fresh and cold from the ref. One can cook it as “langka preserve” or marmalade, the way you cook other fruits in season.
The young green one is cooked as a yummy vegetable dish, either sautéed in pork or cooked in coconut cream with lots of chilis. Try it, it is best served a little hot and spicy.
Is it the same as dragon fruit?
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That’s different Julie, this is how a dragon fruit looks like. https://arleneariston.wordpress.com/2012/07/20/dragon-fruit/
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Oh!
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Sounds like summer has truly arrived for you Arlene. I have never had Jackfruit, but you make it sound versatile, and tasty!
Best wishes from England, Pete.
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It is Pete as long as it is fresh….they mix the ripe fruit in some local desserts here. There is even an ice cream flavor with langka (Tagalog name for jackfruit).
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It just sounds so lovely there around your home! I’ll be anxious to see those pictures of your Gardenia flowers! I’ve never had jackfruit – would love to try it someday – sounds like it’s a versatile fruit.
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Thanks Kelly! I’ve blogged about Gardenia flowers in my earlier posts. Here’s a link: https://arlene1956.wordpress.com/2013/04/29/and-i-call-it-gardenia/
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sarap naman 🙂
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Thanks lolaWi!
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I never tried Jackfruit, but I definitely would try it! Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks Cecilia 😉
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Lovely!! I wish I could grow Jackfruit.. I have to buy it in jars instead!
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The fresh one is the best. Thanks for dropping by 🙂
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That’s OK.. Thank you for visiting my blog too!!
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