Who loves em? Who hates em?
I have just recently discovered Mangoes. They instantly became my favorite fruit. Possibly my favorite edible from any of the food groups. Dont know why this luscious, delectable, succulent, super sweet, super fruit escaped my notice until my 7 th decade above ground. Whatever the reason, Im making up for lost time now.
Have been learning more about them. Their are over 100 varieties grown world wide. Over the past summer, my local groceries have stocked excellent mangoes imported from Mexico. Dont know what variety they were, possibly Kent. Mango growing season is over in Mexico for this year, Over the past month or two the mangoes have been coming from Ecuador and Brazil, They are Tommy Atkins variety and they are HORRIBLE. Very stringy texture and fishy smelling. Not edible.
The best variety I have found is the Keitt. They are a late season mango harvested in OCT and NOV. They are delicious and huge. The ones I have purchased are 2 pounds and over. They are available now in my local stores.
Their is a correct way and an incorrect way to slice a mango. I mangled the first two I sliced, Had to google it to find the correct method.
As if toothsomeness were not reason enough to eat them, they are also rich in nutrients. Dont like mangoes you say? Maybe you have never had a Keitt.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Unlfy4-kwqg&t=21s
Edited by - Sheenjack on 11/14/2024 15:29:48
IIRC I've only ever had mango juice and dried sliced mango. Both were good .... but I guess not good enough to overcome the inertia that seems to increase with age.
We bought one once. I have never purposely chosen to eat a mango dish or mango, but mango stuff has found its way onto my plate. I don't seek it, but don't avoid them or mango flavored stuff. I suppose its just that there are so many other things I like better? Brad
I like mangos. I don't like to peel and slice them. That's a pain in the posterior. Now I purchase mango "pieces" from the grocery store. Let them do all the messy work and I'll enjoy the fruits of their labor. I like them either by themselves or in a salad.
I have a lady friend who can't stand mangos and nearly gags when she sees me eat one. Needless to say, I don't fix anything with mangos if she's around.
I love them. our nearest city has a large Pakistani population and hands down for me, the best mangoes I've ever tried are the ones imported from Pakistan. Re slicing them - look up the 'mango hedgehog' and 'beer glass' techniques.
