Paw-paws

I went to Cornell Orchards recently and it is paw-paw season! It grows well in the northeast, but there are problems with its commercial potential since when it ripens, it gets mushy and can't be shipped.

Paw-paw is related to the custard apple (cherimoya) and has that semi-gooey inside with hard, dark seeds. It's not my favorite, but there are potential health benefits above and beyond the average fruit; they have compounds that are under investigation for cancer and lupus treatment.

It's still fall here. The colors are so amazing, my eyes can't get enough of it. And it is actually sunny today (yesterday, too!).