Miracle Berry Picnic Date

This date new date idea takes the timeless idea of a picnic date and adds a fun twist: for everything you eat, you have to eat a miracle berry before.

Now what is a miracle berry? Synsepalum dulcificum is a plant native to tropical Africa. It is known for its berry that, when eaten, causes sour foods subsequently consumed to taste sweet.

So the idea behind this picnic is to try different foods before and after eating a miracle berry.

First, you will need some berries, of course.

You can get miracle berry tablets here.

Or freeze dried berries here. Or here.

Or fresh berries here.

Next, you need to gather the foods you will be tasting with the berries. I suggest:

Limes

Lemons

Grapefruits

Warheads

Sour Patch Kids

Balsamic Vinegar

Cream Cheese

Strawberries

Salt and Vinegar Chips

Granny Smith Apples

Oranges

Sour Cream

Stinky Cheese

Tomatoes

Vinegar

BBQ Sauce

Ketchup

Mustard

Buffalo Sauce

or really anything you are curious about or have in your fridge. The more sour the better.

Cut up your ingredients if necessary and lay them out on the table.

When using the berries, there is a very specific way to eat them.

1. Before putting the miracle fruit in your mouth, cleanse your palate with a tall glass of water.

2. The miracle fruit needs to coat your mouth in order to have an effect, so don’t just quickly swallow it down. You should hold it in your mouth and swoosh it around for a little bit.

3. Then, bite into it and make sure the juices coat your whole mouth.

4. Wait a few minutes for the berry to take full effect.

5. Spit out the pit.

Everyone has mixed results. Some of the people at my party had huge change happen with their tastebuds. Others, like me, didn't feel it as strong, but I could still tell the difference. No matter what, it will be a fun experience to enjoy.

I hope you have a fantastic day and an even better date!