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My little friend (Opuntia ficus-indica (Barbary Fig))

3 Oct 2013



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Those fruits are really delicious, especially when juiced.

19 Oct, 2013

 

Really?

I ate them only once and I stopped eating them. Couldn't be bothered because of 1) the fine thorns on the fruits (they are small but deadly, I mean it; worth than the main thorns on the leaves) 2) stones/seeds are so big and not much flesh in the fruits; I thought it was not worth it. Do you make juice yourself? I should try to make juice one day.

21 Oct, 2013

 

I never made juice myself, but had it served to me daily while living in Africa - Dar Esalam. It so much better when somebody else does all the work, LOL. I agree, those thorns could be a problem, but try pouring it through a strainer or cheese cloth.

21 Oct, 2013

 

Wow, how posh :o) You had a servant then? Did you live there long??? Thank you for the tip; I'll definitely make juice.

21 Oct, 2013

 

I lived in Africa for about 6 months in various countries. They weren't servants, just really nice people being hospitable at the hotel I was staying at. The juice is very sweet/tart like cranberry juice. I love it. I just noticed the little frog sitting on the cactus. I can't believe how tiny he is. Amazing!

22 Oct, 2013

 

In various countries? May I ask how many? Where is your favourite place?

I don't know why but 2 frogs seem to love to sit there, doing what? Meditating? Enjoying doing nothing? They obviously don't care about the thorns..

23 Oct, 2013



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