The Sumo trademark.
There is a fruit that is desirable above all other fruits. It is delicious to the taste. It is known in Japan as Dekopon or Shiranui but here is it known as the Sumo. I call it the Orb of Awesome. It really is, awesome! This is of course my opinion and you should trust it. I discovered these orbs of citrus delight a year ago and have waited with much anticipation for the season to start again. The season is from February – May, available ONLY then and ONLY in Whole Foods stores. I haven’t seen them anywhere else so if you know of another chain that sells them please speak up. (Pssst. They are quite expensive at the current rate of $3.49/lb)
Besides being enormously good, there is also a side of these guys that are analogous to life (Come on. Don’t tell me you didn’t see this coming.). You see, they aren’t very attractive. In fact, if you were to pass them in the store you might think they where oranges on their last day on the shelf. Tomorrow they are going in the trash! …No. This is just the way they look. They are not the best looking citrus in the family. I watched as many passed by noting them more as an oddity (or perhaps it was sticker shock), and go ahead about their shopping as if there was nothing really special to see here. However, on the inside they are absolutely wonderful. So it is with many people I meet. Nothing special on the outside. Average, plain, rough around the edges…you get the picture. Once you give them a chance, find out who they are, and peel away the surface, you find they are all juicy and orange on the inside. 🙂 No. I’m just kidding of course. Often, after peeling away the superficial topside, you may find something really beautiful. Something completely wonderful.
The Sumo. Silent and delicious.
The crown jewel of citrus
Sooo tasty.
Click on the SUMO! Magnify! You want to make it bigger!
Going…Going. nom nom nom
These pictures only look tasty. You won’t know how awesome they are until you go get one and try it out yourself. So get out there, BE AND FEEL AWESOME!
Want your car to glory in citrus goodness? Peel one of these babies in your car and leave the peels on the floor overnight. Be sure to clean it up later. I will not be help responsible for your heathen uncleanliness!
To find out more about the Sumo, head on over HERE.
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