Treasure of the Trees

A daiquiri, twice-shaken, in a way. Brought to you courtesy of our largest native fruit, in hiding right over your head. Inspired by childhood memories of enjoying pawpaws long before I knew where I actually was or what I was eating, I set out to finally learn how to identify the trees and find a reliable spot to forage the late summer fruit. It’s surreal working with something that’s unfamiliar,  ancient and unaltered by humans—gently shaking trees and allowing nature to yield what it’s ready to give up, and working with it as an ingredient so far out of it’s historical context.