Monstera The Monstera (monra delicious) is an edible philodendron. Sometimes it is called ceriman, Mexican breadfruit, the fruit salad fruit, or Swiss cheese plant. The monstera plant has large leaves with split and oblong holes. (That's why it is referred to as the Swiss cheese plant). The monstera fruit is about 1 foot long. It has thick green skin with hexagonal scales. It looks similar to a narrow pine cone, or to green maize. The scales pop off individually. Under the scales is a flesh that is creamy and smooth, like a firm custard. The flavor of monstera is sweet/tart, like a combination of ripe pineapple, and banana pudding. Similar to cherimoya. All parts of the monstera pla
Kiwano The horned melon, or kiwano, or jelly melon, as it is also know, is native to southwest Africa. It is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, which includes cucumber, zucchini, and melons. The horned melon is approximately 4 inches, by 2 inches, and weighs between a half and 1 pound. It is bright orange, and has molted yellow splotches. The brighter orange the color, the riper it is. It gets its name from the small spikes, which resemble horns. Inside the fruit, it is emerald green, with numerous soft edible seeds. It flavor is reminiscent of melon and cucumber, with lime and banana undertones. It has a sweet-tart taste. The texture inside the horned melon is like j