tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23439295647377206.post967284037230418999..comments2024-02-24T11:58:40.383-08:00Comments on All the Dirt on Gardening: Solanum Integrifolium or Solanum aethiopicum L. - How to Grow and Use Pumpkin on a Stick or Ornamental EggplantMolly Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11728709915410641970noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23439295647377206.post-61691734984108744442013-05-15T19:00:26.364-07:002013-05-15T19:00:26.364-07:00Fifio - It is difficult to grow here because the p...Fifio - It is difficult to grow here because the potato beetles love the plant so much!<br />Interesting that it is eaten green like a fresh pepper - here it is mostly ornamental.<br />Thanks for stopping by and participating!<br />Molly Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11728709915410641970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23439295647377206.post-39513809398390540212013-05-15T13:08:21.579-07:002013-05-15T13:08:21.579-07:00In west africa it is eaten while still green, it t...In west africa it is eaten while still green, it tastes kind of like green pepper.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13004848533094427546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23439295647377206.post-60815818860563802532012-08-31T12:35:38.811-07:002012-08-31T12:35:38.811-07:00Hmong Red Eggplant commenter - Thanks so much for ...Hmong Red Eggplant commenter - Thanks so much for stopping by and adding to our knowledge.<br />I know what you mean about enjoying bitter flavors - there are many that I enjoy also.<br />MMolly Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11728709915410641970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23439295647377206.post-61786489625610195232012-08-31T02:50:51.053-07:002012-08-31T02:50:51.053-07:00Hi, I just wanted you to know that I am Hmong and ...Hi, I just wanted you to know that I am Hmong and I have always eaten the Hmong Red Eggplant even as a kid. I think that it is more of a local delicacy and not presented much in popular SouthEast Asian dishes. Furthermore because of its naturally bitter taste, the inclination to hide the taste takes over. In my family we don't mask it but embrace it and it is delicious!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16169394966516524512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23439295647377206.post-48525394505430575702011-03-06T23:02:34.217-08:002011-03-06T23:02:34.217-08:00Pumpkin on a stick is known locally as "Paita...Pumpkin on a stick is known locally as "Paitan" [means, bitter]. This is grown and eaten as a vegetable by some tribal groups in the mountains and forest areas in Davao City, Philippines. The bitter taste goes very well with other vegetables when mixed in a local mixed vegetable dish cooked by boiling...Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08928750363409757011noreply@blogger.com