Grapes & Oranges

Made an interesting discovery these past months: American grapes and oranges do not have seeds in them! At least not the ones that we’ve enjoyed from the supermarket. Things are different in Brazil. Most grapes and oranges, DO have seeds in them. Wonder why? One reason could be that the desire or demand for seedless fruit in Brazil just is not there yet. People don’t mind picking or spitting out the seeds. Maybe it’s for the same reason there are so few cars produced with automatic transmissions in Brazil. People prefer the cheaper, basic models and so don’t mind shifting gears. Plus the fact that gas mileage is a major consideration with fuel costing 30 to 40 percent more than in the U. S. (yes, even with recent U.S. price hikes!) That brings me to ask, would seedless grapes and oranges in Brazil cost more? Probably, but I don’t want to go there. I have decided that this missionary must stop analyzing and simply enjoy what each place has to offer. And once you get past the seeds and clutches there really is little difference in the taste and ride!