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Kiwi Berries

Today I just want to show you the kiwi berries. They are quite common in New Zealand now, but maybe if you live overseas you don't know them. They are miniature kiwis (look at them near a 50p coin) and look and taste like kiwi fruit.





The best thing is that they don't need to be peeled, and they are really cute. I just served them with some Greek yogurt. And just to let you know, these kiwi berries are not from my garden, but I wouldn't mind planting them!


Photos and Recipes by Alessandra Zecchini ©



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  1. SwathiMarch 31, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Thanks for the awesome clicks of kiwi berries.

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  2. Nuccio GattoMarch 31, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Molto belle le foto e sai che non li conoscevo? i normali kiwi si. Ottimi con lo yougurt sicuramente deliziosi. Ciao.

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  3. Hiperica di Lady BohemeApril 1, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    Una preparazione fantastica e originale! Complimenti, baci

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  4. Priya SureshApril 1, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    Kiwi berries looks fabulous..never seen them here..

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  5. PremaApril 1, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    wow yummy and tempting clicks...

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  6. Amritha KalyaniApril 1, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    so cute... nice presentation. i hope we get it here. will def try and look for it here.. its been a while since I visited your blog.. you have lots of new recipes.. will read them all.. good luck for more wonderful recipes..

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  7. GüntherApril 1, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    infatti non li ho mai visti da noi, l'abbianmento con lo yogurt greco è molto sano lo trasforma in un dessert leggero

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  8. AlessandraApril 2, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Si', almeno per una volta un dessert leggero :-)

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