Yep, that’s a spoiler. The results are in from round one of April’s March “Munch Madness” tourney, a.k.a. Fruits vs. Veggies. Thanks to everyone who is playing along, I’m very nerdily excited about this little game and I couldn’t do it without voters!
In the veg corner, Asparagus beat Green Beans 24-13, and in the fruit fight Pineapple bested the humble Mango winning 22 votes to 13
I’ve got a little consolation prize for you Mango lovers, but first I give you round two in the great debate:
Fight One:
Squash (all varieties from summer to spaghetti to butternut etc) and zucchini
vs.
Pumpkin (so maybe it’s a fruit. I’m calling it a veggie because it tastes like a veggie and I hate science)
Fight Two:
Pear
vs.
Apple
Place your votes!
Now, even though Mangoes didn’t win the glory, I still have to show them some love. It just so happens that a few days ago I picked up this Champagne Mango from the co-op. I had never had this variety before, so I wanted to give it a try.
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| Choose one that gives slightly when you grip it |
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| Cut off the “cheeks” first, and then pare the remaining section |
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| I hedgehog it, so that I can do this… |
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| I then cut the remaining fruit off of the pit and peel, and gnaw on the extra pieces lest none go to waste. Some people are allergic to the pit though, FYI. |
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| If you don’t eat half of it while you cut it, you end up with a lot more than this |
So how was the Champagne Mango? Perhaps the sweetest Mango I’ve ever tasted. Perhaps I just happened upon a perfectly ripe one, or perhaps they are just an elite form of the fruit.
For all of you out there who chose Asparagus or Pineapple, what is your favorite way to use them?
Place your votes in today’s match, I can’t wait to see what you think!
And come back tomorrow for something a bit more carb-a-licious!
Meri
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