650853 Tue Sep 08 08:51:58 -0700 2009 4 12 Boston Area 0 5013270 http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/28/dining/28flavor.html On another thread, someone mentioned something I had never heard of before, Flavor Tripping. After reading about it, it seems pretty awesome. Does anyone know of any Flavor Tripping parties in the Boston area? Has anyone had any experience with Miracle fruit? Tue Sep 08 08:51:59 -0700 2009 323961 tysonmcneely 1 5013488 Grand, the store in Somerville, hosted one a year or two ago. The effect, in my experience, is fun, and about as intense as drinking OJ after brushing your teeth (though in a different direction, of course). Accompaniments I liked: citrus fruits, malt vinegar, pickles, strawberries, wine, tonic water, sour patch kids, and, to my surprise, rum. I didn't like chocolate, tabasco, or hard candies (they take so long to melt, you're using valuable time). Tue Sep 08 09:55:05 -0700 2009 5013270 25941 enhF94 1 5025238 i had a party at a gallery recently -- you can find the pills online look up "miracle berry" on google. It was amazingly strange, but after 2 or 3 things, everything started to taste the same and i thought it was pretty yucky! however, some people at the party were really into it. The pills aren't expensive ... $15 for 10 doses ... host your own party! it's fun! and funny ... Sat Sep 12 15:55:51 -0700 2009 5013270 69830 bunbun 1 5025509 My girlfriend and I ordered a pack of "Miracle Frooties" recently and have been playing around with them. I don't think the experience has been that wild, and I'm not sure if it's because the product isn't great or because my tastebuds aren't that receptive to it. I will say that when they DO work, eating a lemon is MOST enjoyable. It tastes like a delicious piece of sugary lemon candy. My girlfriend thinks that red wine vinegar tastes great when "under the influence." Sat Sep 12 19:06:02 -0700 2009 5013270 1108576 FinnFPM 1 5025521 You really have to get the real fresh fruit, the pills just don't cut it. Also, for a different type of sensory adjustment, go to Haru and try one of the 'Electric' drinks with sansho flower buttons. Sat Sep 12 19:11:56 -0700 2009 5013270 41832 avial