King of Fruits

Ooh, that smell
Can't you smell that smell?
Ooh, that smell
The smell of death surrounds you

Okay, it doesn't smell quite as bad as the Lynyrd Skynyrd lyrics describe, but it's bad enough that we had to put it out on our balcony while we worked out at the gym.

At Muang Mai this morning we bought a couple of pieces of durian to enjoy in celebration of 182 months together. Known as the king of fruits, it's odor is so pungent and unpleasant that most hotels in Asia will not allow you to bring it into your room. In fact, despite being cello-wrapped and sealed in two plastic bags, the aroma emanating from our little snack was too overpowering to be kept indoors.

Strangely, as bad as it smells, it's creamy texture and vanilla-custard-like flavour make it irresistble to those brave enough to get past the stink.

Tastes like heaven, stinks like hell!もっと詳しく