A Bunch of Burts

I know, I know, many of you are still trying to coax spring to arrive much less thinking summer. Well, maybe at least you are thinking summer, longing for it to arrive.

One of our favorite parts of hot season is the wonderful fruits we have available.
I had never been a huge fan of mango until we moved to Thailand, and now we love them. All kinds, and even unripe green mangos.
Oh yes, a bit of green mango is so yummy and refreshing! mmmm.

One of the problems I had with said mango though is how to get them off thier pit. When preparing ripe ones especially, the process can be messy and frustrating.

We just recently visited our friends in Mukdahan and I saw her cutting mango so efficiently and I wondered how I had never done it this way before.

Simplicity. Brilliant.

OK, here goes with the photo tutorial.

Step one.
Peel the mango. No picture necessary right?

Hold the mango broad side up.

With a knife make diagonal cuts down to the pit along the length of the mango.

Please ignore the dishes in the sink. Lazy children.

Now cut diagonally the other way.

Starting on the side nearest you, cut horizontally along the top of the pit over a bowl and the cut mango morsels will drop neatly into your bowl.

Of course take care of your finger tips, or it will be even harder the next time to hold the mango still. haha

See how close you can get the pit? Slick and easy.

Repeat on other side.
Sometimes there is a bit of mango left on the side of the pit. You can slice that off too, now that you know where the pit boundaries are.

There you have it!
Yummy.
Tasty.
Delirous.
( Do you know that movie reference? )

Here is a completely free bonus mango-eating idea.

Stir one container of plain or vanilla yogurt with a 1/4 tsp of ground ginger. (Add vanilla too if using plain yogurt) Coat mango pieces and enjoy.
As we travelled home from the NE this week, I found PEACHES! at a roadside stand. They were so tasty with the mangos in this cool and sweet ’salad.

For more tips and tricks, visit Shannon at Rocks in My Dryer

Just have to say, I have NO idea how all you ladies are able to post so quickly! I am amazed. I have been watching Shannon’s site for the last 40 minutes or so, but I am still # 36. You all are amazing.

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