Pointing out stories you may have missed. This is mango's moment. For the first time, India, the world's largest producer of the world's favorite fruit, has been granted access to the U.S. market. Best of all, it's the particularly coveted Alphonso variety that is on its way to grocers. And the Washington area's native Indian population can't wait. "People are phoning all day long, asking when we will have them," says Pankaj Sheth, owner of Patel Brothers, an Indian market in Langley Park. "At home we always eat them. They are the top of the line." Sheth is trying to get Alphonsos in stock but isn't sure when they'll arrive. The vast majority of mangoes sold in this country are imported from Central and South America.News source: Washington Post.
4 comments:
Aaaah ! Mangoes, my favourite seasonal fruits.
Last week I had a Belgian friend with me here in India and she liked it so much that she has planned to take a boxful when she goes back.
We spend a small fortune on mangos every week at our restaurants. It would be thrilling if this brought us a better source for the coveted fruit!
Hi Cuckoo,
You're so right - there is nothing better than a good mango.
Ours come from Queensland and cost about $3 each, on average.
Did you have drink ``mango fool'' - the prince of summer drinks? If not, have a look at the archives on my blog and you'll find a great recipe for it - about two months ago, I think.
Cheers
David
Hi Deborah,
That's really interesting. Are they hugely popular? I'm guessing they are!
See my comment above to Cuckoo. Try making ``mango fool'' and see how the kids enjoy drinking it.
I'm guessing it will be a big hit with the family!
And let me know the result, too !!!
Cheers
David
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