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yes, they do have a texture similar to peaches.
posted by
Greenfields
on June 16, 2007 at 4:55 AM
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FG
thank you. Cheekus are a small brown fruit, little bigger than a keenu, and not as furry. They are beautiful inside too. I'll take a picture and upload it, in a day or two. I'll go tot he mango festival this year and keep you'll updated on the day. Cheers.
posted by
Greenfields
on June 16, 2007 at 4:54 AM
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This was interesting.. I did not know about the sucking type of mango. I didn't eat mangos as a child.. only trying them as an adult.They are tasty. They sort of remind me of peaches.
~Peace
posted by
Blue_feathers
on June 16, 2007 at 3:26 AM
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Greenfields - I LOVE mangoes!
What an extraordinary post! What're, 'cheekus'? I'd never heard of sucking mangoes before, but I'm going to try this. Yes, I really love them and make a really great mango chutney and a sorbet. I'll have to seek out those other dishes you wrote about. Gee, what would I do to go to a mango festival?
lol May sound odd that this North American loves this fruit so much, but I do! First had them in Puerto Rico, picked it from the tree and ate it. I was in instant love! Now, I'll have to try cooling them as you say. Lovely post!
posted by
FoliageGold
on June 15, 2007 at 11:50 PM
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Chilitree, my pleasure to take you down memory lane!
posted by
Greenfields
on June 15, 2007 at 11:42 PM
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Greenfields ... O yes I remember ... when I was a young boy I remember
we had several mango trees in the garden ... one of them was the sucking type ... wonderful memories! Thanks for sharing!
posted by
Chilitree
on June 15, 2007 at 11:23 PM
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Justi
you are welcome. You can also get them in Indian stores in your area, if you want to try and find them. Alternatively, you could try the canned ones. They are really delicious. That's what I bought and used when I lived in the US.
posted by
Greenfields
on June 15, 2007 at 9:07 PM
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Offy
I am glad you have access to them!
posted by
Greenfields
on June 15, 2007 at 9:04 PM
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Mysteria
I too ate them when I was living in the US. They were from the South America and sometimes Florida. Many Indian stores also carry the Indian varieties. You could do a google search for Indian stores in your area and call and ask if they are stocking Indian mangoes. Thank you for your compliments on my stories. It's comments such as yours that make me want to write them. Cheers.
posted by
Greenfields
on June 15, 2007 at 9:04 PM
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robdon67
most of the mangoes that are imported (in any country) do need to be cut - their skinsa re thicker as this allows them to travel better. But, if you get a variety that is slimmer and has a gentler skin, you can defenitely suck. Try it!
posted by
Greenfields
on June 15, 2007 at 9:01 PM
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Greenfields
I am only familiar with one kind here in the states. They grow along the southern coast line and I guess in the west. They do not grow where I live. My husband, like you, has wonderful memories of eating them at his grandparents home in Miami. They had trees in their yard and made Mango Ice Cream. I love them. I am going to go on line and look at those kinds other than what I am familiar with. Thanks for sharing this.
posted by
Justi
on June 15, 2007 at 8:16 PM
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We eat lots of them here in season
That's the only time you can afford them in these parts of the US...YUMMY!
posted by
Offy
on June 15, 2007 at 7:54 PM
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Hi Greenfields...I love mangoes...They are common here this
time of year. They are imported from South America. I love reading of your experiences with them. You have such beautiful stories! Thank you Greenfields
posted by
mysteria
on June 15, 2007 at 7:48 PM
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I love mangoes. I'd never had them as a child but in early adult life I came to love them. I'm most intrigued by the sucking technique. I'm just used to cutting down either side of the centre, scoring the flesh and then popping each half into a chunky semi-sphere of succulent pleasure.
posted by
robdon67
on June 15, 2007 at 7:36 PM
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