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Choke Hold

© Mary K. Robison

Choke Hold

Uploaded: June 11, 2012

Description

My neighbor showed me this guava and its chain-link prison.
My husband just informed me this is NOT a guava. Does anyone know what it is?

Exif: F Number: 3.5, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 10/600 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 4.40 mm, Model: FinePix F500EXR

Comments

June 12, 2012

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. #1468620

Avril Young June 12, 2012

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! #10177052

Debbie Bray June 12, 2012

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! #10177053

Ujjwal Mukherjee June 12, 2012

Great details and capture,Mary! All I knew that it is not a Guava, but as Tony mentioned, can relate to it now.... #10177056

Chris Ebben June 12, 2012

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=^..^= #10177059

Mary K. Robison June 12, 2012

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!
#10177185

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe June 12, 2012

Great find and details, Mary. Like your title. #10177193

Marilyn Cornwell June 12, 2012

How perfect a title for this plant! #10177247

Robert R. Goodman June 12, 2012

Hi Mary,LOL!I would say so my friend.Beautiful capture,wonderful color and detail!!! #10177277

frank w. degenhardt June 12, 2012

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. #10177292

frank w. degenhardt June 12, 2012

Corection: your hubby saw, hats off to him to see it and let you know. #10177297

Mary K. Robison June 12, 2012

Thank you for commenting, Tammy, Marilyn, Bobby, and Frank. I appreciate your kind and friendly words! #10177472

Nancy L. Green level-classic June 12, 2012

GREAT lighting and tones Mary, the fence certainly does have a choke hold the poor vegetable!! <>< #10177812

Anthony G. Comella June 12, 2012

Superb!!! We never stop learning! #10178106

Phillip R. Connolly June 12, 2012

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 #10178183

Mary K. Robison June 13, 2012

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

#10178337

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic June 13, 2012

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. #10178936

Mary K. Robison June 13, 2012

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. #10179548

Karen Celella June 14, 2012

You have a lovely garden, Mary! #10180047

Mary K. Robison June 14, 2012

Thanks very much, Karen! #10180867

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic June 18, 2012

Great colour and the cage effect gives it an unusual appearance. #10187004

Mary K. Robison June 24, 2012

Belated thanks for commenting, Heather. I appreciate it! #10197564

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