"Mom! Look at this! We finally found them!"
With sparkling eyes, my first child pointed to a massive pile of donut peaches.
It was a fruit we hadn't been able to try during our Europe trip because the season wasn't right.
Since then, my child had set a small goal, saying, "I'm definitely going to try them someday!"
And finally, we achieved that goal in Sydney.
"How is it? Is it the taste you expected?"
"Yeah! It's chewy, the fragrance is strong... It's totally different from Korean peaches!"
Since that day, I bought donut peaches every time we saw them. Whenever she asked, "Can we buy this today too?" the answer was, of course!
Throughout the month we spent in Sydney, my child always had a donut peach in her hand.
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Mom Fell in Love with Rockmelons
Unlike my child, I fell completely in love with the taste of rockmelons (also called muskmelons in Korea).
They were so sweet, fragrant, and the texture was so soft and moist that I made sure to eat them every morning.
After a bite of rockmelon, it felt like my day was starting off refreshingly along with the Australian sunshine.
The bright orange flesh might be a bit surprising at first, but you quickly fall for its deep sweetness.
*A rockmelon is a round melon with a rough, netted exterior, but the inside is an apricot/orange color.
Its defining feature is a texture that melts in your mouth.
This apricot-colored flesh is soft and moist, with a strong, sweet aroma,
Looking Around the Farmers Market is Healing in Itself
On the weekend, we went to the local Farmers Market.
Seeing the various fruits and vegetables beautifully displayed was truly enough to make us marvel.
- Plump cherries
- Bright red plums
- Giant mangoes
- Grapes in mixed greens and purples
- Even naturally glossy avocados
It was also full of fresh and abundant vegetables, so grocery shopping was never boring.
Just walking through the market was a scene that made us feel good.
Australian Fruits, Why Are They So Delicious?
Aren't you curious why Australian fruits are so sweet and abundant?
✅ The Power of Climate and Soil
Australia is a country with warm sunshine and vast lands.
This climate creates an environment where fruits can ripen slowly and well, and
thanks to this, fruits with high sugar content and deep flavors grow.
✅ The Distance Between Farm and Consumer = Short!
There are many fruit farms even near the outskirts of Sydney, so
right after harvesting, they are moved to farmers markets or grocery stores.
That's why the fruit is fresh and of excellent quality.
The Happiness of Travel Delivered by a Bite of Fruit
Our month in Sydney was a time spent together with fruit for our family.
One small donut peach became a moment that fulfilled my child's dream, and
one rockmelon brightened up mom's mornings.
Those days when even just looking around the grocery store made us happy,
it's a special memory created by fresh and sweet fruits.
