I’ve known eaters who will fearlessly bite into even the hottest of peppers, but even they have quailed before durian, the fruit that hails from Southeast Asia and whose smell has been compared to garbage, rotting flesh, and the bathroom post-use. However, this hefty globe with its spiny, prickly outer covering isn’t called “the king of fruits” for nothing. According to its many fans, its stench does not correlate to its taste, which has been described in extremely flattering terms. Monica Tan of The Guardian writes, “The taste is mildly sweet, almondy, and very creamy, not unlike a rich… more
Sig Nordal 