Davao Fruits

If there is one thing I pride about my hometown, Davao City, it would be the abundance of tropical fruits. Every visit home would not be complete without a taste of my three favorites, here it is...

Durian, The King of Fruits



A lot of people would shy away from eating this majestic fruit simply because, it smells like rotten cheese! This is the only fruit I find ironic in delicious taste versus it's thorny appearance and strong smell. As for me, 1 seed is already enough to fill my craving but , for my husband, he can eat on and on and on... It takes a true fruit aficionado to appreciate "the King". This particular durian is the "native" type which has a bitter and creamier taste,yum!


The Refreshing Pink Pomelo



Since i started with describing through smell, Davao's pink pomelo is surely a nose pleaser when it comes to the fresh lemon scent that reminds you of drinking lemonade over the hot days of summer. The pink pomelos in Davao is a popular "pasalubong" or gift; you can buy them in wooden crates or boxes on the way to the airport. There are different farms selling this popular fruit; the one good thing is, it is always free to taste so, i normally take advantage and try as much as I can!


The "Marang", a Unique find...



"Marang" (unfortunately i don't know the English name, if there is:-) belongs to the jackfruit family. What is so special about this fruit is, it is abundant only in Mindanao and it is a sweet dessert by itself. Inside, it looks like the giant version of "atis" or sugar-apple. The skin is so soft when ripe and it has a certain smell as well that distinguishes it from other fruits. Just thinking about this fruit reminds of a creamy sugary taste that compliments well with a warm cup of tea, hmmm just so satisfying..