How to Cut a Mango

A couple of weeks ago, I posted an image of some mangoes.  This week, a new variety was available and I thought I’d take the opportunity to share the way I learned to cut a mango. How to cut a mango: Start at the center top of the mango and cut downwards along the curve of [...]

Have a “berry” happy Valentine’s Day!

A tasty Happy Valentine’s day strawberry heart from Maoomba to you!

How do I love thee, citrus? Let me count the ways!

I had a completely different plan in mind for this week’s blog post than what I ended up writing - like a lot of people, I was going to make something “Super Bowl-ish”.  The thing is, I’m not much of a football fan.  I am crazy about citrus, though. Earlier this week, I went to a [...]

Sweet Limes – New tastes and new friends

Lemons? Think again. These are sweet Palestinian limes… When I went to the Mexican market the other day, I saw some for the first time.  I picked one up and nonchalantly tossed it into my cart to try later.  I looked up to see an older couple watching me.  I winked and walked away. Moments later, [...]

Mexico on my Mind

Each day last week, I woke to the sound of the surf and the chatter of pigeons which, like clockwork, flocked to the rafters above our window at exactly 6:30 am.  Usually, I’m an early riser, but I was on vacation.  Kind of. My husband and I went with the intention of working on a [...]