"What the heck is that?" celebrities hanging out together

Here's a photo submitted by Chauncey, of Westchester County, New York, who saw two past "What the heck is that?" celebrities -  dragon fruit and rambutan - hanging out with a friend, carambola, also known as starfruit, at a local gourmet store. 

Those &^%$# paparazzi!

Starfruit are popular with some chefs and mixologist-type bartenders because of their novelty and good looks.  They make a truly world-class garnish. They can be refreshing - they're juicy and crisp - but in my opinion their actual flavor is nothing to blog home about. (So I haven't.) 

Still, nice to see all three fruit hanging out together.

Thanks, Chauncey, for the photo. If you spot a fruit or vegetable that is unfamiliar - or even one that you now know! - feel free to send it to me, for another episode of "What the heck is that?"