Have you ever eaten eggplant? I think it's delicious!
I don't think I have intentionally, but sometimes it was put in a dish without me knowing. I know that it is a species of nightshade, though.
I see, so it's related to tomatoes?
Yes that is correct, as the tomato is also part of the nightshade family, known as the Solanaceae.
I see, tomatoes and eggplant go together well
I wonder if it goes well with potatoes, those are also a member of the nightshade family.
Eggplant goes with anything, you can make lots of sauces with it!
I had no idea, I've heard it has a white flesh and a meaty texture, does that sound right to you?
Yes, the flesh becomes very soft when cooked
I guess it is similar to a potato in that respect, I've heard that the flesh turns brown when it's cut open too, kind of like apples.