Weird food ripeness

[Jonnydread]

I know the classic image of the ripe peach, juice just dribblin' down yo' nasty chin. Personally, I like peaches wicked underripe. Almost more of an apple-type consistency. They're better this way because they have a snappy texture, sharp flavor, and touch of acidity. E X Q U I S T E M O U T H F E E L

My wife likes bananas so unripe that they're cosplaying as potatoes. I like bananas that are yellabrown paste.

Anyone else have a weird palate for certain nosh?

[wunderbarsafari]

I like that bitter, sour pistachio. It’s like a nasty little treasure in your nut bag.

[Cdn_Cuda]

“Nasty little treasure in your nut bag” is my new favourite expression

[Jonnydread]

YUP I love that random tang!

[NONOBLITUS]

Just say NO to non ripe peaches , So wrong man. I do remember you drinking hot coffee the last time we played and it was like 95 that day so who knows buddy.

[Jonnydread]

Hot coffee in hot weather builds character and moistens loins.

[bellicose]

I like my peaches ripe, right off the tree. I have difficulty with pears, as they go from rock to mush so fast, and I only like it when it's perfect in between. But, there is one fruit that I will gorge myself on whether it is ripe or just not quite there. Cherries. As long as there is color, and it isn't green, I'm going to consumer everyone I can find. It's mainly the dark ones, like bing cherries, that I will eat when they are light red, but this goes for any cherry.

[glaman5266]

I like my bananas with brown spots on them. No green. Too firm. If it's all that's available I'll eat 'em anyway though. Gotta get my daily fruit.

Not really about ripeness, but I like my meat well done. Steaks, burgers, everything well done. I do not like that mushy texture of pink meat. My wife likes hers still bleeding but if mine is I'll toss it back on the grill/pan.

[Jonnydread]

My pa is the same way, he cooks the ever-living crap out of all his meats. I used to like it when I was a kid, but now I'd sooner go down to the pasture and have a fresh gnaw.

[lew]

My wife likes bananas so unripe that they're cosplaying as potatoes.

Those are called plantains.

I'm so ridiculously non-specific when it comes to ripeness. Hard as a rock? Down the hatch. White fuzz on the fruit? Open wide. When I took the wife and kiddo berry picking, I ate blackberries straight off the bush in every stage of ripeness. Why? Because I'm a human and we got here by being garbage disposals.

As for meat, I'll eat whatever is presented providing it's above rare (not into parasites), but meat tastes better medium to medium-well. You can argue, but you will also be wrong.🖕

[Jonnydread]

Those are called plantains.

As for meat, I'll eat whatever is presented providing it's above rare (not into parasites), but meat tastes better medium to medium-well. You can argue, but you will also be wrong.🖕

I'm not well-versed in plantains, but aren't they generally more starchy than sweet? Some of my Kenyan friends made me fried plantains and they were really good, but tasted more like a mild tater.

I'll gladly eat medium, but I think medium-rare is king. I like a little crisp on the outside, but a warm & soft interior. I think certain types of meat are better for certain done-ness levels too. I don't mind a more well-done burger, but a well done strip steak is a travesty.

[MrKittyCatMeowFace]

Bananas have to be fully yellow with the little brown spots all over the peel. They are actually sweet instead of bitter like a greenish one.

[lew]

I'm not well-versed in plantains, but aren't they generally more starchy than sweet? Some of my Kenyan friends made me fried plantains and they were really good, but tasted more like a mild tater.

Correct. A little sweetness, but way starchier. Tostones are a little work to whip up, but man are they good.

[BLachance75]

This is today’s banana. It could go probably 2 more days and I’d still eat it. I’ll eat a banana as long as it is ripe. I’m not a fan of bananas that are still on the green side.

For steak I go for medium rare, burgers I go medium to medium well. I can’t stand a pork chop that isn’t well done. I actually prefer them slightly over and on the crispy side.

Apples have to be really crisp. I can’t stand an apple that has a soft mushy inside. If I bite into an apple and it isn’t super crisp I’m not going to eat it.

[Jonnydread]

This is today’s banana. It could go probably 2 more days and I’d still eat it. I’ll eat a banana as long as it is ripe. I’m not a fan of bananas that are still on the green side.

For steak I go for medium rare, burgers I go medium to medium well. I can’t stand a pork chop that isn’t well done. I actually prefer them slightly over and on the crispy side.

Apples have to be really crisp. I can’t stand an apple that has a soft mushy inside. If I bite into an apple and it isn’t super crisp I’m not going to eat it.

I agree with ALL of this, except the not eating part. I'd eat garbage if people didn't ask me to leave when I did.

[gabe]

Coming from Alaska...

What is this "ripeness" you speak of? All fruits have brown spots right???