Durian Oh Durian...
By vingyan06
@vingyan06 (2486)
Malaysia
July 25, 2009 10:12am CST
Do you know what is durian? It is the best fruit I ever had. In my country, it is name as king of fruits. There are season fruits and guess what? It is now durian season and along the roasd side you can see many stalls selling durians. There are some types of durians. This thorny fruits has a strong aroma and most of the locals will just like it. But foreigners used to stay away from durians as they could not stand the strong aroma taste.
Take a look at the picture of durians. Do you like it? Have you eaten durian before?
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@submerryn (1304)
• Malaysia
25 Jul 09
Durians are thorny but comes with soft yellow flesh inside. For us who loves them, the aroma are heavenly. For those who despise it, it stinks like hell! It's like eating spoilt cheese. It's either you like it or you dont. No way you can get in between. I love it to the max! I'll eat until I am all flushed out! My boy wont even touch it! My husband? He loves it but always gets giddy after having a durian feast.
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@vingyan06 (2486)
• Malaysia
26 Jul 09
Submerryn and kehchua, thank you for your comments here. Glad that you both eat durians.
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@submerryn (1304)
• Malaysia
27 Jul 09
Kev, I love the bitter ones too! Oh gosh, you made me crave for durians now!
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@kevchua (1004)
• Malaysia
26 Jul 09
I don't love durians; I merely like it. I could only eat a bit though; eating too much causes the body to feel hot. Oh, I love to eat it chilled. Put them in the fridge, then take them out after a while. Yummy :) The type of durian I like to eat is the one that has a tinge of bitterness - heavenly taste.
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@lkbooi (16070)
• Malaysia
12 Sep 09
Hi vingyan, durian is my most favorite fruit during local fruit season. Here in my place durian season was just over. We still could see a few by the roadside stall occasionally. Yeah, to all the fans of durian, its aromatic smell is heavenly 
For people who dislike it can’t stand its stinky smell and would step aside when seeing other eating durian.
I am huge fan of durian. I always enjoy eating durian heartily. I even could take it as my meals. There are different varieties of durians. Good quality durians are more expensive for sure. I prefer to spend more to get better quality fruits. The flesh of the good quality durian is more delicious than the ordinary 
Happy posting!
For people who dislike it can’t stand its stinky smell and would step aside when seeing other eating durian.
I am huge fan of durian. I always enjoy eating durian heartily. I even could take it as my meals. There are different varieties of durians. Good quality durians are more expensive for sure. I prefer to spend more to get better quality fruits. The flesh of the good quality durian is more delicious than the ordinary
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@lkbooi (16070)
• Malaysia
18 Sep 09
You are welcome vingyan.
Really, after the durian season, I could take durian pastry or cake only if I crave for it Anyway I dislike durian flavor ice cream.
I believe no matter how nutritious any food is if taken excessively, surely it would cause more harm than good. So try to taste it with appropriately amount the next season for better health
Anyway I dislike durian flavor ice cream.
I believe no matter how nutritious any food is if taken excessively, surely it would cause more harm than good. So try to taste it with appropriately amount the next season for better health 1 person likes this
@vingyan06 (2486)
• Malaysia
18 Sep 09
Hello Ikbooi,
Thanks for your time here. Yeah, the durian season is just over. I miss the durians. Nowadays I could not take too much durians because I have some asthma problem. I don't know why I get discomfort after eating too much durians.
I agree with you. Those durian lovers that I know normally go for better grade and quality durians. They just don't mind to pay more to eat better!
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@vingyan06 (2486)
• Malaysia
28 Oct 09
hi ikbooi,
I agree with you! Any food if taken excessively, surely it would cause more harm than good. So I will try to taste it with appropriately .
Anywhere, I have come across a very interesting information from one of the mylotter here, she is also one of my friend, .
According to her, Always remember to drink salt water using the durian inner part to avoid heatiness in your body.
And wash your hand using the durian inner part will get rid off the durian smell.
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According to her, Always remember to drink salt water using the durian inner part to avoid heatiness in your body.
And wash your hand using the durian inner part will get rid off the durian smell.
@vingyan06 (2486)
• Malaysia
11 Sep 09
Hello ucue,
Glad to hear that you like durian. Your parents must having a good time to eat the home grow durian when the durian season is arrive.
I love durian too but I never see a real durian tree before, 
! I think it is just look like a big tree! My friend told me once that the durian tree will have lots of nice flowers before they bear fruits.
! I think it is just look like a big tree! My friend told me once that the durian tree will have lots of nice flowers before they bear fruits.
@girl13from13mars (100)
• Philippines
27 Jul 09
I have'nt tried durian. But I think some people are just exaggerated about its smell. Maybe its just different.
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@vingyan06 (2486)
• Malaysia
27 Jul 09
Haha, cute, thank you for your time here!
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@celineml (126)
• Malaysia
28 Oct 09
At we small time,my mommy say we very love it durian 10kg no enuf for we eat.But now me no like durian dun know why.But at my pregnant time dun know why also will eat the durian,but at pregnant time can not eat more durian.because durian is very hot one.Me no like eat durian,but me got eat durian before.
@vingyan06 (2486)
• Malaysia
28 Oct 09
Hello Celineml!
Thanks for your response again!
Woh, you guys are indeed durian fans! 10 kg that is a lot! May I just know how many of you share the 10 kg of durian?
Yeah, agree with you, durian is a heaty and hot tropical fruit. Pregnant lady advised not to eat too much durian, it is no good for both the baby and mummy. So better don't eat too much during pregnancy.
@spicysweetie21 (2573)
• United States
19 Dec 09
I live in the U.S so they do not sell Durian fruit here, but I have seen it on shows like "Bizzare Foods with Andrew Zimmerman" on the Travel Channel, and I remember watching it, and him saying how much it stunk, so no I do not think I will want to try a durian fruit. But I am sure that there are some american foods that you would not want to try, so to each their own 
@williamjisir (22819)
• China
18 Sep 09
Hello vingyan. I know what durian is because I can see big durians on sale in the market, but I have never bought one to eat because it is new to me. I have never tasted it. But I have eaten some durian candies. It has a special smell that people don't like. They say it smells. I think that it is because it is an imported fruit, not a popular kind in our local place. Anyway, I am glad to know that durian is called king of fruits in your country. Enjoy yourself, vingyan.
@kmaram (2533)
• Philippines
25 Jul 09
Hi there, i never taste any durian yet. We dont have here in our place but sometimes we can buy it in the mall but i dont buy one. They said it has good taste but the only thing is that the smell of it. Well maybe one day i can eat durian and see how good it is. I am glad that in your place you can get durian always and sure its very cheap in your place unlike here that its really expensive selling in the mall. Keep on mylotting.
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@vingyan06 (2486)
• Malaysia
26 Jul 09
Hi, thanks for your comments here! Try to buy a durian and taste! I hope you like it. In my country, we are not getting durian through out the year, there are actually seasonal fruit.
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@Iriene88 (5343)
• Malaysia
26 Jul 09
Dear vingyan 06,
My husband, my sister, my mum just loves durian.
But since my son turned 3, we hardly eat durian
he hate the smell of it, if he sees it, he will
covered his nose and hurriedly walk off.
Very Strange, papa + mama loves durian
son should loves durian too!
but the equation is wrong, son hates durian!
What submerryn mentioned is correct.
Durian, either you love it OR you hate it!
But now my sister don't care about my son, she bought
durian every Wednesday (night market) and give my son
two choice, either join us to eat Or go inside his room!
@vingyan06 (2486)
• Malaysia
26 Jul 09
Haha, pity boy! So end up what he choose? Since the whole family just like it, you thought of your son will like it too :(
Please don't force your son to eat if he is not liking it. Honestly many kids too don't like the strong smell of durians.
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@Iriene88 (5343)
• Malaysia
27 Jul 09
Dear Vingyan,
You know the answer, he chose to go to his room
with his netbook, ON the aircond and at the same
time watch the tv! Aiya, extra cost for me...extra
electricity bill...the funny part is, he will quitely
put toothpaste on our toothbrushes to make sure we really
brush our teeth and rinse with Listerine!
@cwong77 (2010)
• Malaysia
25 Jul 09
vingyan06, I am a crazy fan of Durian.. last season I did not had much due to my pregnancy, but this year, I had it all my heart out.. I had even a blog post for the durian crust.. http://cynselfblog.blogspot.com/2009/07/during-crust.html
My bro will be returning from his outstation tomorrow, and I will get him to get me another round of Durian! Happy MyLotting :)
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@vingyan06 (2486)
• Malaysia
26 Jul 09
Aduh, I suddenly hate duriam when I was pregnant .. Ha ha, Don't know what is wrong. But I eat durian when I was in the confinement month. Enjoy your durian feast!
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