> Hi! Just a curious question: Anyone ever tried a pawpaw fruit? There's a
> small town near where I live actually named after them but I don't think
> there's any around! I wonder what they taste like. If anyone knows, or
> knows where to find one, let me know!
Pawpaws are native to the Ozarks, and grew wild here when I was growing up.
They are sometimes called the "Ozark Banana" and they have a
custard/banana-like flavor. They are also quite nutritious (and fat free).
You can get more info at this site: http://www.crfg.org/pubs/ff/pawpaw.html