Mango chutney had been in my bucket list for a long time.
Global warming is a bad thing. For us, for the planet, for future generations. Still, and I know this is a bad feeling, it put a smile on my face today as I woke up to a sunny, very warm day, when some fog and humidity are usually scheduled for this time of the year. It was unexpected so I went on a food shopping spree, walked a million blocks and discovered a few shops on the way.
Half a block from the square where I usually sit and read there’s a most charming fruit and vegetable shop. We’re not big on shopping malls or supermarkets, and though there are plenty, people still like to do their shopping in small neighborhood shops; I most definitely do, and get to talk with the owner about not finding sour cherries anywhere, or how is it that they have such sweet strawberries, or the weather of course, always a topic of conversation.
Important Saturday morning stuff.
My latest discovery had me buying mangoes, pomegranates and figs, very unusual for this time of year, you know, since we’re well into the fall, but you don’t say no to this kind of surprises.
So walking back home involved many bags that I was already carrying, more stuff than I should have bought, considering I was
walking, but that’s the usual story. I get carried away with fruits and jars of this and that.
walking, but that’s the usual story. I get carried away with fruits and jars of this and that.
I’m a beginner food hoarder probably, according to some, and I have solid proof so there´s no hiding.
But I also now have, thanks to my pretty indiscriminate shopping, the most delicious mango chutney.
Looking for a recipe I went to my usual sources. And was not disappointed. In a couple of hours I had my first homemade, perfectly spiced mango chutney.
Lunch was one of my favorite, ridiculously easy snacks I often prepare that involve some kind of toasted bread, a piece of cheese and jam.
This time it was some French bread I did for another post (coming soon), a slab of queso fresco which is a soft, somewhat neutral tasting cheese that pairs perfectly with anything sweet (quince paste being the original combination), and as many tablespoons as I could fit of my new favorite spicy jam without making a mess.
This time it was some French bread I did for another post (coming soon), a slab of queso fresco which is a soft, somewhat neutral tasting cheese that pairs perfectly with anything sweet (quince paste being the original combination), and as many tablespoons as I could fit of my new favorite spicy jam without making a mess.
I took some as a gift to a friend’s house where I was having dinner so I think tomorrow I’ll be making another trip and getting more mangoes. Another day of chutney-making awaits. I couldn’t be happier.
You can find this great recipe in Kulsum’s site. You’ll probably find so many other things to make as well!
Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says
July 27, 2012 at 17:40I've been looking for a good mango chutney recipe – this looks perfect. Thank you.
wp_vknotes_admin says
May 13, 2012 at 13:52This recipe is a real find, so thank you!
Kulsum@JourneyKitchen says
May 10, 2012 at 07:54So glad you enjoyed the chutney Paula 🙂 Its great with cheese and toast isn't it. thanks again.
Kathy says
May 8, 2012 at 20:30Mango chutney sounds wonderfully delicious, and so does your walk to town! We live so far from my town it takes me about 12 minutes by car. How I would love to walk to the square to read and buy some fruit on my way! Have a great day, Paula!
wp_vknotes_admin says
May 8, 2012 at 20:51I used to live in the outskirts of the city and needed my car for everything! Now I´m living a totally different life and loving it!
mireia badia says
May 8, 2012 at 16:12Peeeeeeerfect!!!