European Breakfast - Jan. 12 | 107 comments (107 topical, editorial, 0 hidden)

In the first place, how do you pluck a Kiwi (click, I mean it!)?

But seriously...

Kiwi is a rich source of vitamin C. Its potassium content by weight is slightly less than that of a banana. It also contains vitamins A and E, calcium, iron and folic acid. The skin is a good source of flavonoid antioxidants.

Forget those bloody "an apple today keeps the doctor in Afghanistan". Kiwi! All the way, all the day!

by Nomad (Bjinse) on Thu Jan 12th, 2006 at 10:42:08 AM EST
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Re: Cult of the Kiwi (none / 0)

I think you meant kiwifruit.

Now, how bad are Spanish kiwis in terms of nutritional value?

A society committed to the notion that government is always bad will have bad government. And it doesn't have to be that way. — Paul Krugman

by Carrie (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Thu Jan 12th, 2006 at 10:49:53 AM EST
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Re: Cult of the Kiwi (none / 0)

Heh! That was deliberate. So tell me, how do you pluck a kiwi?

And hey, you know the saying: a spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down. I never tested the nutritional value of Spanish kiwis, but I don't care if my taste buds are better off with New Zealand ones.

by Nomad (Bjinse) on Thu Jan 12th, 2006 at 10:54:11 AM EST
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Re: Cult of the Kiwi (none / 0)

Just season your Spanish kiwifruit with MSG for flavour enhancement :-P

Now, why can't we get quality kiwifruit from China, where it originated?

A society committed to the notion that government is always bad will have bad government. And it doesn't have to be that way. — Paul Krugman

by Carrie (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Thu Jan 12th, 2006 at 10:56:38 AM EST
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Re: Cult of the Kiwi (none / 0)

You can't go wrong with a scientific name like actinida deliciosa. Makes my mouth water already!

A society committed to the notion that government is always bad will have bad government. And it doesn't have to be that way. — Paul Krugman

by Carrie (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Thu Jan 12th, 2006 at 10:51:33 AM EST
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Re: Cult of the Kiwi (none / 0)

By the way, kiwi is native to China, so I suppose your willingnes to move to NZ is just evicence of their agribusiness marketing success.

A society committed to the notion that government is always bad will have bad government. And it doesn't have to be that way. — Paul Krugman

by Carrie (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Thu Jan 12th, 2006 at 10:53:29 AM EST
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Or... (none / 0)

...they make superior tasting kiwis in New Zealand? Or the Chinese just used kiwis for decoration and never explored the exquisite taste?

You know, Columbus was perhaps the first European to discover cacao but dismissed it because it seemed a vile brew to him. It was Cortez who brought it to Europe and started its success.

I need to lay off...

by Nomad (Bjinse) on Thu Jan 12th, 2006 at 10:57:38 AM EST
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Re: Or... (none / 0)

Chocolate became successful in Europe when some nuns decided to mix it with sugar.

A society committed to the notion that government is always bad will have bad government. And it doesn't have to be that way. — Paul Krugman

by Carrie (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Thu Jan 12th, 2006 at 05:38:13 PM EST
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European Breakfast - Jan. 12 | 107 comments (107 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)

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