Will+Roantree

=The fruit I have chosen is the exotic Dragon Fruit!!! = toc

=Overview of the dragon fruit=

//Also known as the Pitaya the Dragon Fruit resembles a pear in texture but a strawberry in taste. The fruit can only grow in tropical areas and can be found in Central America, South America and in Mexico. There are two variation of the fruit know as the Yellow Pitaya and the Costa Rica Pitaya. The Dragon Fruit can be eaten plain but it is most commonly found in juices, and its leaves found in various kinds of tea.//

__Author Profile__
My name is Will Roantree. I grew up in the small town of Colborne Ontario playing hockey and baseball. As a young kid I always struggled with computers, but this struggle also led to a love hate type relationship. Now I enjoy working with computers and this being my first time using the Wikispace, I am finding it very interesting. I chose to focus on the Dragon Fruit because it is a fruit that many people have never heard of, including myself. The fruit is extremely appealing to the eye due to its magnificent colours and unique texture. I am sure that you will find that this wiki space will provide adequate information on the Dragon Fruit, and I hope that many of you will be able to enjoy in the near future.

__Interesting Recipe__
//Although there is not going to be a whole section on recipes on this page I did find one recipe that was looked extremely tasty. As a university student there have been many time when I have found myself calling a pizzeria late a night for a slice of pizza. Although I would love to find the number to a joint where they make a [|Dragon Fruit Pizza], I don't think that I would be able to order it in Canada. Click on the link provided to see how to make one of the most colourful pizzas in the world.//

__RSS Feeds__
The following links will lead you to various acrticles about the Dragon Fruit. All of these articles are extremely interesting and will incresase your knowledge on this amazing fruit.


 * [|Comment on how Dragon Fruit Salad can help diabetes today]
 * [|Comment on whether Himalayan Goji Berries are more beneficial than the Dragon Fruit]
 * [|Comment on why they call a fruit a Dragon]
 * [|Comment on growing the Dragon Fruit commercially]

__The Tale__
The following YOUtube video explains the ancient Chinese tale behind how the dragon fruit got its name. Although the fruit did not originate in China the Chinese believe that the ancient tale behind the fruit is true. This tale is deeply rooted in Mandarin culture. It looks at the story between a man and a fire dragon, and how the man and the dragon eventually became friends. How true is this story? Decide for yourself.

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