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I grew up in Singapore as a child who didn't partake in the annual family durian gathering - quite a rare thing I must say, since 90% of the Singaporeans LOVE durians. It's not that I dislike the smell - I just didn't find the fruit fascinating.

It took me a while to start enjoying durians, although I wouldn't go more than 5 or 6 seeds at a time.

Taste-wise, it can be broadly divided into 2 categories - the bitter and the sweet. Most "durian connoisseurs" (lol) are in love with durians that has a bitter aftertaste; but the inner-child in me prefers the sweeter variety. :)

Coming from Southeast Asia, it's interesting to see durian on the list. As a young kid I found it too pungent for my liking and refused to join in when the family were having their annual durian party. Then I started to taste a morsel of it and the rest is history.

I have never tried and will never eat stuff like rabbits, turtle, brains and some other stuff mentioned here. Urgh.

What is good to bring back from Australia??

Seems like a good idea - you get some privacy while eating and waiting for a long train ride. Feels lonely though :(

These avartarts are freaky, lol. I feel weird eating anything that stares back at me - fish included.

my mum always reserves a bowl of green kaya for me, before adding caramel to get the brown kaya (see above). ohhhh i miss it so much!

hi Dorie

This is regarding the coconut domes

since i can get fresh grated coconut from the local market (Singapore), do i need to squeeze the coconut milk out before soaking it in the fresh milk?

thanks :)