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Uli Westphal: Fruit Au Naturale

Last updated on March 1, 2018 by Liza Hawkins

My cousin shared a neat find on the (a)Musing Foodie Facebook Page the other day. A fellow blogger stumbled upon Uli Westphal, an artist who has taken the time to showcase non-standardized fruits and vegetables in what he’s calling the “Mutato-Project.”

What does that mean, exactly?

Well.

Uli Westphal: Fruit Au Naturale
Source: uliwestphal.de/mutatoes

The non-standardized produce looks a little weird. Okay, a lot weird.

But Westphal explains, “Produce has become a highly designed, monotonous product. We have forgotten, and in many cases never experienced, the way fruits, roots, and vegetables can actually look (and taste). The Mutato-Project serves to document, preserve and promote these last remainders of agricultural diversity.”

Uli Westphal: Fruit Au Naturale
Source: uliwestphal.de/mutatoes

But why should that matter? Typically, unmodified produce tastes SO much better than the grocery store status quo, which (quite frankly) makes me think of The Wall.

And I kinda like the quirky attitude of the fruits and veggies.

Uli Westphal: Fruit Au Naturale
Source: uliwestphal.de/mutatoes

Looking to grow your own quirky produce? Check out these links for some inspiration, and consider buying heirloom seeds from my parents’ Etsy shop!


 

Hi, I'm Liza — a self-proclaimed word-nerd who loves getting lost in whimsical stories and epic movies. I have laid-back, practical attitude towards life and am always on the hunt for good eats, easy recipes, binge-worthy shows, relaxing road trip destinations, the perfect fizzy gin cocktail, and time to finish my novel!

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