i was given some by a chinese woman, who used to own a restaurant i frequented, during a bout of laryngitis. she said it would cure me, and i was already drinking some pod filled tea from her, so i just went with it. my friend was surprised i even drank the tea since i always get reactions to things, and she refused the tea and definitely the durian. (i did not know it was durian until her son told me afterwards.) it was given to me on a plate, and reeked of dead rotten feet and sewage to me (similar to yours i guess!). i was told it tastes like almond (one of my favs) and is creamy and healing. i ate a bite of the plateful and could barely swallow it. when she prompted me to eat more, i told her was not sure if i liked it and did not want to waste it; i did not want to offend her or throw up in front of her either. her son laughed and said he never eats it but parents love it. i struggled to keep my food down and it just sat in my belly for a long time. i am glad that you know what i mean. i do not feel so alone anymore my durian do re mi hippee pervtootie amiga 🙂