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It's a CHOKO!! Chris's Father was well known for growing them, you could never visit without leaving with a bag full hidden in your car!!! An interesting shot.
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Avril Young |
I have never seen one, but by looking at your photo and reading what Tony said above, I will look out for them...very interesting capture and detail Mary!
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Debbie Bray |
It is indeed a choko, a vegetable! You peel them, and they taste like a marrow when cooked! I thought the title was very clever with "choke" referring to the choko, Mary! It sure is choked down!! Great find!
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Ujjwal Mukherjee |
Great details and capture,Mary! All I knew that it is not a Guava, but as Tony mentioned, can relate to it now....
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Chris Ebben |
Yes it's a Choko!! I can't begin to tell you how many I have eaten & in how many ways. Chipped, baked, battered, with cheese, in curries & meatloaves, the list goes on. Leticia Cropley (Vicar of Dibley had nothing on Mum when it came to how many ways you can serve something you have in plentiful supply. Thanks for the memories=^..^=
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Mary K. Robison |
Thanks for your friendly and helpful comments, Tony, Avril, Debbie, Ujjwal, and Chris. I very much appreciate them! Our neighbors told Scott and me they will give us some chokos when the full harvest is happening. It will be interesting to try some of the cooking suggestions provided. Thanks, Chris!
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countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson Contact Tammy M. Anderson Tammy M. Anderson's Gallery |
Great find and details, Mary. Like your title.
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Marilyn Cornwell |
How perfect a title for this plant!
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Robert R. Goodman |
Hi Mary,LOL!I would say so my friend.Beautiful capture,wonderful color and detail!!!
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frank w. degenhardt |
A new kind of vegamatic. Way to eye this out. Love the title. Your picture is so sharp and clear with vivid colors that we can enjoy your find. Unique my dear friend.
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frank w. degenhardt |
Corection: your hubby saw, hats off to him to see it and let you know.
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Mary K. Robison |
Thank you for commenting, Tammy, Marilyn, Bobby, and Frank. I appreciate your kind and friendly words!
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- Nancy L. Green Contact Nancy L. Green Nancy L. Green's Gallery |
GREAT lighting and tones Mary, the fence certainly does have a choke hold the poor vegetable!! <><
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Anthony G. Comella |
Superb!!! We never stop learning!
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Phillip R. Connolly |
Great image and title for this one, Mary!! The choko is very popular as a vegetable for making sweet mustard pickles in this part of the world. I also like them boiled tender and served with melted butter and salt and pepper....not too often for the cardiovascular system though!!! Always peal them as the skin can be a bit fibrous, and have fun washing your hands after handling them during the pealing!! LOL Phil
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Mary K. Robison |
Thanks for your supportive words, Nancy, Anthony, and Phil. Phil, one of the things I learned during an Internet search was to wear gloves while peeling them, because of the sticky stuff just underneath the skin. SO much interesting information at this link... http://aolsearcht3.search.aol.com/aol/search?query=chayote&s_it=keyword_rollover
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- Reynaldo D. Reyes Contact Reynaldo D. Reyes Reynaldo D. Reyes's Gallery |
It looks like struggling to get to the other side ~ talk about persistence, one trait that's so commendable. I am not familiar with the Choko but it sure looks like a chayote that I'm familiar with. So tasty for soup dishes. Love the colors on this one.
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Mary K. Robison |
Potato, poTAHto, Rey! The chayote originated in Mexico, and has made its way around the world, including Australia. Aussies (such as Tony and Chris, above) call it "choko". Thanks so much for your always-friendly words.
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Karen Celella |
You have a lovely garden, Mary!
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Mary K. Robison |
Thanks very much, Karen!
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- Heather Loewenhardt Contact Heather Loewenhardt Heather Loewenhardt's Gallery |
Great colour and the cage effect gives it an unusual appearance.
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Mary K. Robison |
Belated thanks for commenting, Heather. I appreciate it!
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