Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Tropical Flavors


A return trip to Costa Rica recently reunited me with my love for tropical fruit. Not the tropical fruit found in the brightly lit, overly air-conditioned supermarkets here in most of the United States, but the ripe, juicy gifts native to tropical soil.
Ripened by the strong heat of the sun, I love to indulge while the fruit is still warm and relaxed, infused with its sweet liquid. Favorites: papaya, mango, platanos (plantain), "date" bananas, cantaloupe, all matter of melons, and pineapple.
Placing the tender fruit rinds on a plank for the birds is the ultimate scene. Not to mention the flowers. Oh you could almost eat the flowers.
Please enjoy a few images from the land of eternal sunshine. . .

A roadside stand, well known by our hosts, became our first destination


Next to the cooler: bottles filled with local honey


Breakfast: 1st course


Other fruit lovers



And finally, some food for the eyes:











Mmmmm. . .

4 comments:

  1. Goodness You brought back some Fabulous memories Of CR....Thank you!Best to the Brownlees!!All the senses are drooling!

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  2. Costa Rica, must have been like feeling in heaven for a little while. Beautifull foto's, and yes my senses are drooling as well. Eduard.

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  3. How can they handle flying around with those humongous beaks??? Whoa, man...

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  4. Stunning photos! Thanks for the reminder that some foods are so special and delicate that they're best enjoyed right where they grow.
    Eleanor

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