would YOU travel 9,000 miles to try a new fruit?

i mean, it has scales (like a snake!).

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Traveling halfway across the world for any reason is a serious undertaking, but to try a new fruit? Truth be told, we’re feeling pretty satisfied with our regular oranges and apples. However, we do understand the urge to discover new flavors and taste fruity, hybrid textures.

Read why one writer trekked to Indonesia to find snake fruit and find yourself reconsidering whether or not you would embark on the same journey on Food52.com.

Alyssa Clough

Writer/Editor

Alyssa is a Brooklyn-based maximalist and vintage addict who is always on the hunt for something—a new piece of collage art, more plant babies, yet another ceramic vessel, you get the picture. Obsessions include bold accent walls, living a sustainable, eco-friendly lifestyle, and supporting female artists and makers. Find her on Instagram ignoring her phone’s screen time alerts.

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