The kiwano is a strange-looking egg-shaped fruit with lumps and bumps, ranging from red and yellow to green.. The mouthfuls of cool cucumbery seeds are enclosed in a spiky, warty, green or reddish-yellow skin. It is eaten by halving it and scooping out the seeds.
The most famous Japanese meat. Kobe is a city near Tokyo, but the term "Kobe beef" applies more to the method of raising rather than the geographical origin of the cattle. Kobe beef cattle are pampered, massaged and fed on a special diet, including beer, to keep the animal constantly relaxed and lazy. This, of course, contributes to the cost.
The kola nut is the fruit of a genus of about 125 species of evergreen trees native to the tropical rainforests of Africa, and related to the South American genus Theobroma (Cacao). A friend who chewed kola described it has having a very bitter flavour. It contains high levels of caffeine and is chewed in many West African cultures. It is often used ceremonially, presented to tribal chiefs or presented to guests. It is preferred among African Muslims, who are forbidden to drink alcohol. Chewing kola nut can ease hunger pangs. Frequent chewing of the kola nut can also lead to stained teeth. Among the urban youth of West Africa, kola nut is becoming less popular. The fried was offered it when she was unwell and reported a full recovery from her condition.
A name for the yabby, a freshwater crayfish found in swamps, streams, practically dried-up water-holes, and rivers. It prefers moving water but will put up with anything, being a tenacious beast which can even survive drought by burrowing into the ground. Yabby is a general term for all the freshwater crayfish, mainly Cherax destructor, in Australia except the redclaw and the marron. The meat is sweet and succulent.
