Results tagged “mango” from Birmingham Mail - Restaurant Spy

Is there some sort of shortage of exotic fruit?

I'm sure that at this time last year the stalls at the open market at the Bull Ring were groaning under the weight of honey mangoes, passion fruit and figs, all at an incredibly low price.

This year, there are a few under-ripe mango and no figs or passion fruit that I can see.

Anyone know the reason?

The scribbled sign on the box at the Bull Ring open market today said: "Italian broad beans."

The mottled colouring of the shells suggested they were borlotti beans. I handed over a quid for a couple of pounds, podded one when I got home and, sure enough, that's what they are.

They'll be fabulous with roast beef tomorrow and - at the price - an enormous bargain.

Just like the box of five honey mangoes I bought at the market for £3.50. Honey mangoes are incomparable - vivid orange, juicy, fragrant, slightly sharp and very sweet. Forget the sort you find at supermarkets - these are the business.

The more I use the market, the more wonders I discover. It's a Brummie treasure.