I learned Sunday, July12 that there are many kinds of mangoes at the mango festival. Who knew? This picture depicts a mango auction and boy these bowls with 4 to 7 mangoes each fetched a lot of money. As you can see there are many varieties. The Auctioneer spoke so fast I couldn't understand what the mangoes were selling for but I know it was more than I wanted to spend. I would buy them if they all didn't taste the same to my palate and if I wasn't allergic to mango skins. For example 6 Alphonso mangoes from India are $150 on Amazon (shipping included). I did some mango tasting (3 kinds) and butterfly looking (they have a wonderful butterfly garden at Fairchild) and went home.
Were any mango lovers there that could tell me what I am missing?
P.S. The ribs looked good.
7 comments:
Mango makes my nose itch.
I too am quite allergic to the sap. It's the same as poison ivy. Some also have gastro-intestinal allergies, me included, to the mango. Regardless, I still eat them.
I did not renew my membership several years ago. What could be a gem in our area has become a joke.
Mangos do have different flavors but my palate only recognizes a few of them. Did you go to the sampling where you try more types than you imagine even existed? As to the prices, isn't it for charity?
Fairchild has not become a joke although it isn't the same as it was five years ago. It is more commercial in its festival offerings and events. The art has actually been a plus for the garden as it has increased membership. Some of the art has worked and some hasn't. When they stick to art that is more organic in nature, it seems to blend seamlessly into the garden. (Botero, Chihuly) Some of the others (Lichtenstein) did not fit well into the garden.
The best way to make changes if you are unhappy is to become a member and vote for new board members.
Why pay for Mangoes? When I can get them for free from my Amricano neighbors tree (when they ain't looking). Taste better when they're free too. Yum
They only had a tasting of 3 varieties
Affecting change at Fairchild through member votes is absolutely absurd. Ask anybody, the Board President runs the place...at this public garden, there are no term limits for Board members.
Carrie mangos, which never turn pink or red, stay green and are early ripeners in the season, are incredibly sweet with no fibrous flesh. They out do Haydens. They aren't commercial mangos because of their color and they quickly ripen on the tree. You have to befriend growers and converse.
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