[Bubu]

People either love or hate Durian. You have to try it to
see in what category you fall in. The smell is unbelieveable,
reminiscent of rotting eggs. I believe that in Singapore it is illegal to eat Durian in public spaces (because of the
overpowering smell).

You can find it in chinatown. In Boston they had the frozen
variety, while in New York they sell the whole fruit. It is not all that expensive, but I am not sure of how ripe they
are. I do remember the smoothies in the Pho Pasteur in Boston, quite good though a little bland.

Note to those who wish to try it. Apparently it is dangerous
to consume durian and alcohol as it leads to some sort of
indigestion, though I am not sure there is any conclusive
evidence.

As I said earlier it is really hard to anticipate whether
one will like the taste or not (despite the smell). Try and
be ready to be surprised. Personally I love it !