We love this debate because it’s the perfect party trick. You can say, “Actually, a cucumber is a fruit,” and watch someone’s face melt. It’s harmless, fun, and makes you sound smart.
Plus, it connects us to food in a deeper way. Next time you slice a zucchini, think: “I’m cutting a flower’s ovary.” Say that at dinner. See what happens.
The line between fruit and vegetable is artificial. We made it up to organize our kitchens and tax codes. Nature doesn’t care. She just makes seeds and leaves.
