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christophine

chayotte

A member of the gourd family originally from South America, christophines have a mild taste similar to a courgette. It’s spotted more and moe fequently in French supermarkets, although I’m not sure why.

They are also a real pain in the butt to peel.

Vegetables

Image by Dana Facaros