I recently spent a few days in a mind-numbingly boring training at work-- you know, the kind that make you want to jump out of your skin and/or run from the room screaming. I'm not kidding-- it was that boring. At one point the presenter's voice started sounding like Charlie Brown's teacher (you know-- wa, wah, wa, wah, wah, waaah) and my mind starting fixating on one thing... mangoes.
Maybe it's because it's February and I am halfway through my mid-winter blah syndrome and dreaming of warmer weather. Or maybe it's because I'm ready to lighten up my diet-- let's face it, usually I dream of mac and cheese, not fruit-- and the mango thoughts are a first step in that direction. Or maybe it was simply that, at the time, I would have paid a large amount of money to be anywhere else, although preferably a place that served mangoes. Or maybe it's because I've been watching way too many episodes of Lost
-- have you seen it? They eat a whole lot of fruit on that show.
-- have you seen it? They eat a whole lot of fruit on that show.Whatever the reason, the thoughts were powerful enough to send me to the store to buy three mangoes, which I allowed to ripen on the counter for several days. I finally sliced them up this weekend...
...and ate them just like that.
And, yes, I know they aren't really in season, but I don't really care because they tasted good and reminded me of what's to come in a few months.
It was just the pick-me-up I needed.
ha, that's hilarious! Glad you got something good out of the training :)
ReplyDeleteHalf way there is RIGHT April! My husband is a mango fanatic - he slices and eats them with the skin on! Years ago I was appauled, but have come to enjoy it. Give it a try sometime. ~Mary
ReplyDeletelove mangoes. i haven't had a ripe one in ages ;(
ReplyDeleteOh girl I totally hear you!! I want to be somewhere where the mangoes are falling off of the trees and hitting me on the head, for realz. Funny - Lost always makes me feel thirsty and dehydrated!
ReplyDeleteI love mangoes!! I live in South Florida, and though we've had quite a bit of cold weather (for us) this year, we do have veggies and fruit growing year round. Citrus, avocado, bananas and pineapple growing in backyards...and farmer's markets are in full swing right now (too hot in the summer).
ReplyDeleteMy point in sharing all this....the internet has taken me back to my roots. I grew up with 4 seasons, and many times (esp. fall) I miss it. But I've lived in sub tropical weather now for 20 yrs so I've forgotten what it's like to wish and pine for spring. Or dream of somewhere tropical. Through blogs, facebook and twitter this winter I really feel I get a taste of what I am not experiencing weather wise. And since our winter has been cold enough..I am very grateful for green everywhere, warm enough to go to the beach days, and wearing flip flops year round. Thanks for sharing. I do miss seasonal weather. ;)
I love mangoes - any day, any time of year. They're one of my favorite fruits.
ReplyDeleteMangos are great blended with plain yogurt a bit of honey.... or u could just use mango pulp. Yum
ReplyDeleteI love cooking with mangos (and papaya too :)
ReplyDeleteDrool. Need Mango Lassi now!
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