inspiration from the farmers market…

Basket of “Lisa” variety cherimoya from Rincon Del Mar Ranch, grown by farmer Anthony Brown and family.

Dinosaur eggs?!!  Cherimoya!

These gorgeously hued, oddly-shaped globes are full of rich, custardy fruit.  The flavor is often describes as tropical, a combination of papaya, banana, and even pineapple.  Personally, I taste a combination of sexy guava and creamy banana.  It’s truly a unique flavor, and crazy delicious.

If you’re interested in learning a bit more, here is a great article from David Karp of the LA Times.

Because of the large, black (inedible) seeds that reside in the soft fruit, I like to use cherimoya in a smoothie, or squished into a bowl of mixed fruit (think tropical, like mango, pineapple, and papaya).  The cherimoya acts like a slightly chunky dressing or “vinaigrette” for the other fruit, adding a rich, aromatic note to the mix.

Found at the Santa Monica Farmers Market…