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Second Flavor Tripping Party Scheduled in Austin

July 30, 2009
Taste Tripping - Salt and Vinegar Chips, Strawberries, Green Apples
Taste Tripping – Salt and Vinegar Chips, Strawberries, Green Apples
If you missed last night’s event, don’t worry, The Berry Fairy is hosting another Flavor Tripping Party on Friday, July 31.  And, as a thank you to all you Austinites for such wonderful support, The Berry Fairy is offering a limited number of tickets at $10 off, that’s only $30 a person.

Miracle Fruit Fans attended last night’s party at the Belmont and had quite a good time sampling all the tart treats.  There were several miracle fruit virgins around who were thrilled to share thoughts on their first experience.

“This is totally freaky.  This lemon tastes like it has sugar on it and so does the grapefruit.” — Cindy F.

“I thought it would be more dramatic.” – Jared S.

“Have you tried the goat cheese?  I swear I thought it was cream cheese.” — Jenny L.

“The miracle fruit itself tastes good.  Kind of sweet and with the texture of a kalamata olive.” — Courtney S.

“I’m a huge fan of flavor tripping.  I’m gonna have to get some and try things out of my fridge.” — Dave 

“Yuck!  Tabasco, still tastes like Tabasco.” — Kim P.

Let us know what you thought of the party and of course, the miracle fruit.

More Information: Tickets are sold by The Berry Fairy for $40/person.  A limited number of discounted tickets can be purchased for $30. The ticket includes one fresh miracle berry and a “bacchanalian banquet of foods specially selected for the flavor tripping.”  Tito’s mixologist bar will also be there. Friday, July 31 from 6-8 p.m. The Belmont, 305 W. 6th St. Austin, TX, (512) 457-0300.
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Best Foods to Serve at a Flavor Tripping Party

July 21, 2009

lemon lime med

What is a Flavor Tripping Party?

It’s a gathering where you consume a berry known as miracle fruit. The berry coats your tongue in such a way that foods taste differently. The miracle fruit has rewired your taste buds so that sour foods taste sweet. A lemon suddenly tastes like a lemon drop, goat cheese tastes like cream cheese frosting, and vinegar tastes like apple juice.

How long does the effect last? 

The effect can last somewhere between 15 minutes to 2 hours.
You too can host your very own flavor tripping party with little effort and cost.  Just acquire some miracle fruit (approximately $2-5 each) and set out a wide array of things to try.

These are crowd-pleasers from past flavor tripping parties:

  • Mustard
  • Vinegars
  • Pickles
  • Lemons
  • Limes
  • Grapefruits
  • Brussels sprouts
  • Strawberries
  • Chevre (goat cheese)
  • Bleu Cheese
  • Olives
  • Guinness
  • Lemonade made with no sugar
  • Sour cupcakes with goat cheese frosting
  • Cheap tequila (which some swear turns into top-shelf Patrón)

Definitely not your standard cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, but loads of fun!

Before tasting the miracle fruit, sample all of these foods. Otherwise, you won’t know just how much of a difference the miracle fruit makes.

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