Prickly Pear Cactus

How interesting! Wonder if its tasty?

I haven't tried it, removing the spines is tricky.

I had one it grew big red fruits, I didn't try eating them though ...

I wonder if you can make a margarita with it. Amy?

Paul you will try anything to do with food and drink Lol ..

LOL I meant with the actual prickly pear fruit, not the leaves.

...or tequila? Isn’t that made from Cactus?

Yes, the agave plant

Watermelon Margarita -

Watermelon puree - you make in the blender, then strained into a glass over ice.

Tequila

Lime juice

shake shake shake...shake shake shake

That's it. Simple and delicious!

Enjoy it!

Mmm..one for the warmer months!

Oh yes, best enjoyed on a hot summer day.

Ho ho ho....we don’t get those here!

Paul ,I loved visualising you doing the Shake shake shake... and then , shake shake shake again it should be set to music Lol .. it probably is ..twist and shake Haha ..

LOL They teach you the 'shake shake shake' at bartending school. You have to move your hands in sync with your booty lol. Then you get $ $ $ in tips.

Interesting plant. I also wonder what the taste would be like? I do like a cocktail, so, maybe spike free in a lovely glass of something alcoholic? It would take some time removing the spiny spikes though.

Sorry, you did say melon flavour. Sounds flavoursome with any drink.

If you hold the 'pear' over a flame for a second, the spikes will disappear.Then just use a vegetable peeler. Another way is to slice it in half and use a spoon. It's very sweet. I see prickly pear sorbet in your future. The leaves are normally used in savory dishes.

Unfortunately currently unavailable in a supermarket near me....:-(