New Love

I have a new love...

We just got back from the market where I had a wonderful experience.
As we were walking along the sidewalk, I pointed to a "tomato" and asked Jacob if he wanted to get some. The shopkeeper sees me point and exclaims "You try! You try!". He then proceeds to split the "tomato" in half, handing Jacob and me each a piece. I look at the man and down at the "tomato", back at the man, then ask while gesturing "I just eat it?" He nods and ushers me to try it. I tentatively squeeze the skin together so that the insides push upwards, quickly slurping up the delicate tissue.
To my surprise...this was no tomato!

tomato

persimmon

 Seriously, can you tell them apart? They look pretty similar. Think of all the tomatoes you see in the grocery store and imagine if you had a persimmon mixed in there. Chances are, you wouldn't be able to tell the difference either.

Back to my new love. Below is the most delicious thing I have tasted by way of fruit. Delicate, sweet, and fun to eat. The persimmon has moved up the ladder and is now my favorite fruit.