The Fruit Hunters: Author Adam Leith Gollner on the Politics of Fruit and the Secret History of the "Miracle Berry"
We speak with Montreal-based writer Adam Leith Gollner about his new book, The F...
The Fruit Hunters: Author Adam Leith Gollner on the Politics of Fruit and the Secret History of the "Miracle Berry"
We speak with Montreal-based writer Adam Leith Gollner about his new book, The Fruit Hunters: A Story of Nature, Adventure, Commerce, and Obsession. Gollner traveled around the world in search of what he calls the forgotten histories of fruit. Among his discoveries: the "miracle berry," a cranberry-like fruit that turns sour into sweet, but for questionable reasons—including possible conflicts with corporate interests—has yet to reach American consumers. [includes rush transcript]
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It's been well known in rare fruit circles for decades.
Any fruit with some degree of tartness is enhanced. Strawberries are great. So is wine!
him: "you can only get it from the website"
her: "can you buy it in a store?"
him: "no"
duh!!
"oh about an hour"
"then what"
"then your head explodes"
god what did she think was going to happen.