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Bitter Melon (Momordica charantica)

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

Female bittermelon flower Click on photo to enlarge Bitter melon, also known as ku kua, foo gwa, karela, balsam pear and bittergourd, is a member of the cucurbitaceae family and looks like cucumber with warts. As the name implies, it … Continue reading →

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The Elusive Cucumber!!!!!

Posted on September 16, 2011 by

No matter how hard I try, there is always that one cucumber that likes to play hide-and-seek. When I am looking for it, it is not there and when I am not looking for it, it appears. Not only is it … Continue reading →

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