Cherimoya (Annona cherimola)—native to the inner valleys of Ecuador and Peru—belongs to the custard apple family (Annonaceae). It has a thick green peel and sweet, creamy, custard-like flesh.

Mark Twain was well known for providing clear and crystal cut opinions on the world around him; some were strong, and most were astute. Twain was born under the name Samuel Langhorne Clemens in ...