By The Tropical Fruit Gazette
The season is fleeting. Peel and dice your Kents, lay them flat on a baking sheet to freeze, then bag them. A frozen Kent chunk in a blender with a little yogurt or coconut milk makes a "nice cream" that tastes better than any store-bought sorbet. The Bittersweet End The tragedy of the Kent mango is that just as you fall in love, it disappears. By mid-September, the bins are empty, replaced by the hardy but inferior Keitts. The short season forces urgency. It reminds us that the best things in life are not available year-round. kent mango season
Because the Kent is less watery than other varieties, it caramelizes beautifully. Brush cut halves with a little honey or chili oil and throw them on a hot grill for 2 minutes per side. Serve with vanilla ice cream or as a side to grilled pork. By The Tropical Fruit Gazette The season is fleeting
Peel the skin, slice the cheeks off the pit, and eat it plain. Let it drip down your chin. This is the purest expression of summer. The Bittersweet End The tragedy of the Kent