Mangonificent!

Annie and LJ are a fictional couple introduced to the readers of the Healthy Healing Eats blog in January 2020. Their storyline promotes healthy eating and earth-friendly practices.

“Wow, the mango’s aroma is amazing,” thought LJ as he walked into the backyard to begin his early morning meditation. “Another beautiful summer day, and it is going to be hot.” After finishing, he walked over to the espaliered mango tree and began examining what looked like a promising harvest. The tree had been grafted five years before and now produced three varieties, Honey, Keitt, and Kent. The Honey mangos with their waxy, smooth leathery, deep golden skin, and small wrinkles were at peak ripeness. After picking four, LJ inspected the sweet green Keitts. “These will be ready within the next few weeks, perfect timing.” Next, he checked the flowers of what would become dark green succulent Kent mangos. Their season was from December to February.

In the kitchen, LJ washed the mangos and began preparing them for a breakfast smoothie. As he worked, Annie walked in. “Good morning, sweetheart. Those look good. Did you just pick them?”

“I did, and there’s lots more where these came from. The tree is really producing. We should think about some mango recipes since we will have a steady supply for months. Remember when we decided to graft different varieties on one rootstalk, we did it so…