Choke Hold
Uploaded: June 11, 2012
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
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! #10177052Debbie 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! #10177053Ujjwal 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.... #10177056Chris 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=^..^= #10177059Mary 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!
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Tammy M. Anderson June 12, 2012
Great find and details, Mary. Like your title. #10177193Marilyn Cornwell June 12, 2012
How perfect a title for this plant! #10177247Robert R. Goodman June 12, 2012
Hi Mary,LOL!I would say so my friend.Beautiful capture,wonderful color and detail!!! #10177277frank 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. #10177292frank w. degenhardt June 12, 2012
Corection: your hubby saw, hats off to him to see it and let you know. #10177297Mary K. Robison June 12, 2012
Thank you for commenting, Tammy, Marilyn, Bobby, and Frank. I appreciate your kind and friendly words! #10177472Nancy L. Green June 12, 2012
GREAT lighting and tones Mary, the fence certainly does have a choke hold the poor vegetable!! <>< #10177812Anthony G. Comella June 12, 2012
Superb!!! We never stop learning! #10178106Phillip 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!! LOLPhil #10178183
Mary K. Robison June 13, 2012
Thanks for your supportive words, Nancy, Anthony, and Phil.#10178337
Reynaldo D. Reyes 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. #10178936Mary K. Robison June 13, 2012
Potato, poTAHto, Rey!Karen Celella June 14, 2012
You have a lovely garden, Mary! #10180047Mary K. Robison June 14, 2012
Thanks very much, Karen! #10180867Heather Loewenhardt June 18, 2012
Great colour and the cage effect gives it an unusual appearance. #10187004Mary K. Robison June 24, 2012
Belated thanks for commenting, Heather. I appreciate it! #10197564Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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