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Posted by Dinah on July 17, 2002, at 16:20:33
In reply to Re: mango = Japanese for sex fruit ? » Ted, posted by Dinah on July 17, 2002, at 16:18:02
This town must have a morals law somewhere about luscious enticing produce.
Or are they out of season?
Posted by IsoM on July 17, 2002, at 16:56:12
In reply to By the way, I can't find mangos anywhere., posted by Dinah on July 17, 2002, at 16:20:33
We can buy mangoes by the boxful here! Ever tried durian, that spiky football shaped fruit?
Posted by Dinah on July 17, 2002, at 17:00:19
In reply to Re: By the way, I can't find mangos anywhere. » Dinah, posted by IsoM on July 17, 2002, at 16:56:12
Even decent apples are hard to come by.
Posted by IsoM on July 17, 2002, at 17:14:59
In reply to Re: We must be fruit challenged. » IsoM, posted by Dinah on July 17, 2002, at 17:00:19
What part of the States do you live in? It must be a fairly small town. Here, it's wonderful. We can buy almost anything plus there's so many Japanese, Chinese, East Indian, Vietnamese, Thai, & Mideastern foods stores & restaurants around here too. Mmm, I love eating - specially spicey, ethnic foods.
Posted by Dinah on July 17, 2002, at 17:57:26
In reply to Re: We must be fruit challenged. » Dinah, posted by IsoM on July 17, 2002, at 17:14:59
There may be more exotic fruits available locally at the big super supermarkets. But I generally go to the small markets because I find the big ones so overwhelming. So perhaps WE'RE not fruit challenged. Perhaps I'M fruit challenged.
Occasionally my husband braves the bigger stores. I'll have him look out for mangos. But how to explain....
Posted by Ted on July 17, 2002, at 19:33:35
In reply to I have a confession to make. » IsoM, posted by Dinah on July 17, 2002, at 17:57:26
>But how to explain....
OK, mangos are my favorite fruit and have been for some 25 years, ever since I had my first one, but apparently for reasons other than ctrlaltndel (I was only about 15 then!).
There are MANY types, but only 3 are generally available in the US:
Haden, Alphonso, and Manila (or Filipino) mangos.
Haden and Alphonso are both large and yellow to red when ripe. I cannot tell the difference between the two. The fruit looks like a really fat, round bean (the seed inside is more of a flatter bean, like a giant lima bean). They are usually about 5-6 inches long and about 3 inches wide. Buy them only when there is little or no green; they should be yellow and red, and generally, the more red the better. There must be no soft spots (caress them gently! Just as you would.... well you get the idea). Sniff them discretely -- they should have a distinct fruity aroma. Those picked too young and gassed to ripeness will not have the correct aroma and it is easy to notice the difference with a little practice, just as ladies not ready to be... well you know. Put them in a *paper* bag with the top rolled closed (like a lunch sack) and set in a still area, out of the sun, but not cool either -- perhaps around 75 F for 1-2 days. Like all things tender and sensual, they must not be rushed!
When ready to eat, caress the fruit, bathe it in cool water, smell its perfume, and then undress it. Bite it gently as you suck its sweet flesh while allowing its ample nectar to drip around your face. When the flesh is consumed, carefully suck on the seed while writhing in ectasy at its sweetness. Slowly wash up while swooning in the afterglow of the meal. Do not eat a second right away - you will need time to recover, time to rest your senses and allow your mind to fantasize about the next encounter.....
Manila mangos are shaped exactly like the *seed* of the Haden/Alphonso mangos and they are roughly the same size: 3 inches long by 1 inch wide, and flattened on the sides. They are yellow in color, never green or red. Their seed is also much like a lima bean's, but flatter. They too should be quite aromatic. They have a different flavor but are equally good.I eat them to make the others jealous. Like exotic nubile girls, you will never find Manila mangos at regular American style markets; you must look elsewhere, usually at Chinese and Vietnamese markets. They are eaten the same way, but one must exercise special care with these: they are much more delicate, more easily bruised and injured. Go slow, be gentle, and take your time. They will give many rewards and will haunt your memories forever. Once you taste their flesh, you will never forget them!
Ted
Posted by SandraDee on July 17, 2002, at 19:44:40
In reply to I have a confession to make. » IsoM, posted by Dinah on July 17, 2002, at 17:57:26
completely out of the question, huh? They sell them by the boxes there. :)
Posted by Dinah on July 18, 2002, at 2:13:07
In reply to Mangos - perfect fruit, perfect sex, posted by Ted on July 17, 2002, at 19:33:35
And thanks for the eloquent description of what to look for and how to go about eating it. :)
I will get myself to a large supermarket soon. It seems like it would be well worth the stress.
Posted by tabitha on July 18, 2002, at 2:13:17
In reply to Mangos - perfect fruit, perfect sex, posted by Ted on July 17, 2002, at 19:33:35
Posted by Dinah on July 18, 2002, at 2:17:05
In reply to So then a place like Costco would be... » Dinah, posted by SandraDee on July 17, 2002, at 19:44:40
I think I'll try one before going for a whole box. :)
With my luck, I'll be one of the few poor souls who doesn't have a taste for mangos.
Posted by Ted on July 18, 2002, at 11:43:06
In reply to New board, Psycho-Naughty-Babble ? (nm), posted by tabitha on July 18, 2002, at 2:13:17
That would be F-U-N!!
ted
Posted by jane d on July 18, 2002, at 12:11:41
In reply to Re: New board, Psycho-Naughty-Babble ?, posted by Ted on July 18, 2002, at 11:43:06
I'm dying to hear these guys' take on the rest of the produce section.
Posted by Ted on July 18, 2002, at 18:25:03
In reply to How about a fruit board? » Ted, posted by jane d on July 18, 2002, at 12:11:41
They have a sweet, simple aroma, like a young girl who does not yet understand perfume. Their size is just large enough to grasp and fondle with one hand. Like all sweet arboreal confections, they must be bathed before they are tasted. They are covered with short, soft hair, making them warm to the touch much like the breast of a woman. Some prefer to eat them peeled, but they lack the sensual acuity and sophistication needed to truly understand them. When their flesh is tasted, the become fluid, soiling their partner with their sweetness. When they are consumed, you will find there are two types: those who boldly give up their flesh from the stone and those who coyly tease you to the last morsel. The stone, hard and deeply furrowed, bears no resemblence to the confection which surrounded it. Make no mistake, however: these are not exotic beauties, but simpletons who can be obtained easily. Nontheless, their beauty makes them desireable at all times.Ted
Posted by Ted on July 18, 2002, at 18:35:05
In reply to How about a fruit board? » Ted, posted by jane d on July 18, 2002, at 12:11:41
Hey Jane,
> I'm dying to hear these guys' take on the rest of the produce section.
I think the ladies should handle the vegetables and the men should handle the fruit. Those produce items which are considered either both or neither (such as tomatoes) can be done first come, first described. How does that sound?
Ted
Posted by tabitha on July 19, 2002, at 1:17:16
In reply to Re: How about a fruit board? » jane d, posted by Ted on July 18, 2002, at 18:35:05
> I think the ladies should handle the vegetables and the men should handle the fruit.
Not fair at all. Everyone must follow their natural proclivities, or whims of the moment. Plus, IMO, fruit is just intrinsically sexier than vegetables.
Posted by Ted on July 19, 2002, at 12:08:48
In reply to Re: How about a fruit board? » Ted, posted by tabitha on July 19, 2002, at 1:17:16
Hi Tabitha,
> Plus, IMO, fruit is just intrinsically sexier than vegetables.
Obviously you have never seen a cucumber. :-)
Nor some varieties of mushroom (the specific name of many mushrooms is "phalloides" for a good reason!). :-)Ted
Posted by ctrlaltndel on July 19, 2002, at 15:08:42
In reply to Peaches, posted by Ted on July 18, 2002, at 18:25:03
Posted by tabitha on July 19, 2002, at 15:20:30
In reply to Re: How about a fruit board? » tabitha, posted by Ted on July 19, 2002, at 12:08:48
True, there are some awfully suggestive looking mushrooms. I think Tori Amos used them on an album cover once to good effect, but I might be mistaken.
I would argue that a cucumber is a fruit.
When you say vegetables, I think potato, turnip, rutabaga, you know, the tuber family. Dull as that short, pudgy, yet nice and dependable guy one feels guilty for not desiring.
Posted by Gabbi on July 19, 2002, at 16:46:09
In reply to Re: mango = Japanese for sex fruit ?, posted by Ted on July 17, 2002, at 16:04:25
I must correct that.. The Japanese word for mango which I don't know, offhand, apparently translates into English as Sex Fruit.
As for the reason it didn't writhe in esctasy didn't we already discuss your little approach problem.
Something Bohemian like 'Hell ah just take a big ol'bite'
Then again, after seeing some of the xxx sites those ones that seem okay but then a whole bunch of really gross (far to mild a word) windows open and refuse to close) Taken a big ol'bite might just cause someone out there to at writhe in ecstacy.Gabbi
Posted by Gabbi on July 19, 2002, at 16:48:54
In reply to Mangos - perfect fruit, perfect sex, posted by Ted on July 17, 2002, at 19:33:35
Posted by Gabbi on July 19, 2002, at 22:34:41
In reply to Re: How about a fruit board? » Ted, posted by tabitha on July 19, 2002, at 15:20:30
LOL Brilliant!
I know that guy, I know he'd be good for me, his name is Michael. (no chance he'll see this)
Posted by Gabbi on July 19, 2002, at 22:38:48
In reply to Re: New board, Psycho-Naughty-Babble ?, posted by Ted on July 18, 2002, at 11:43:06
Fun for you maybe, I live with my Dad, don't even have a door. I might as well roll myself in itching powder.
Posted by Gabbi on July 19, 2002, at 22:43:26
In reply to Re: Psycho-Naughty-Babble ? Frustration...... » Ted, posted by Gabbi on July 19, 2002, at 22:38:48
Posted by tabitha on July 20, 2002, at 0:12:28
In reply to Re: the tuber family, (or why there isn't one) » tabitha, posted by Gabbi on July 19, 2002, at 22:34:41
Think of all the little spudlets you and Michael could produce :-)
Really, I just call all those tuber family guys Barney. Makes it easier.
Gosh I'm mean, no wonder I don't get dates.
Posted by IsoM on July 20, 2002, at 1:19:55
In reply to Re: the tuber family, (or why there isn't one) » Gabbi, posted by tabitha on July 20, 2002, at 0:12:28
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