At the market the other day, Maya asked me what that spiky thing was. I picked it up and said I wasnt sure. She asked if we could take it home and "explore it" (thanks Dora). I loved the idea, so we did. Its called a horned melon. Its orange and has sharp spikes on the outside. When we cut into it, the seedy flesh was a gorgeous green. The flavor is mild, like an apple or cucumber, but its not sweet or sour. Its like nothing we have ever tasted. It was quite interesting. I was so proud of her curiosity and willingness to try something new.
