Between Mangoes and Apples — Entre les mangues et les pommes
There is something else.
I was recently asked by R. from National Mango Board if I was interested in receiving a kit designed by them. They called it a celebration in a box dubbed “Cinco de Mango�. Well, I love mangoes and rarely buy them, I thought, so why not if it includes a few recipes on top.
When I received my kit yesterday — a glass, one mango, a lime, margarita salt and two recipes (a mango salsa and a mango margarita) — I was curious to use the mango right away, to experiment with an idea I had had on my mind since I ate a lovely dessert at Upstairs on the Square. On the menu, I had read ricotta mousse and loved it. My plan was to try with mangoes and since I had a jar of fresh whole milk ricotta in the fridge, I set to work, late last night.
Histoire à suivre…. To be followed…. I have not eaten the dessert yet — only nibbled on the crumbs and had time for the pictures.
And now I need a rest.
Update on April 19th: we ate the dessert and loved it — P. said he did especially, which is a good thing since he has always always always claimed (3 times to show how often he told me so) that he hates mangoes — so yes, the recipe will come.
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C’est réellement très appétissant … J’ai hâte de mordre dans ces bouchées gourmandes !
Comment by Fabienne — On April, 18th, 2007 at 3:52 pm
That looks so good. I can’t wait for the recipe and your review of the dessert. I was wondering if you have professional training in cooking or is it just a hobby? Because all your recipes are very creative and beautiful.
Comment by Jelena — On April, 18th, 2007 at 3:56 pm
Vite la recette stp!
Comment by ninette — On April, 18th, 2007 at 5:03 pm
Bea,
Just so beautiful – your artistry gets better and better all the time.
Comment by Anita — On April, 18th, 2007 at 5:11 pm
This is such a lovely dessert! Mango mousse, must be wonderful….
Comment by Anh — On April, 18th, 2007 at 5:14 pm
Wow — those apple chips are stunning. How do they stay so white?
Comment by Christine (myplateoryours) — On April, 18th, 2007 at 5:25 pm
love that you used the mango for an original dessert instead! beautiful!
Comment by Kat — On April, 18th, 2007 at 6:42 pm
your web site= gorgeous inspiring photography. (i love both [food and photography]!)
Comment by Laura — On April, 18th, 2007 at 6:47 pm
A box with mangoes, recieved by post. One could only hope to be so lucky!
Comment by tara — On April, 18th, 2007 at 8:01 pm
Hihihi..comme tu le disais , je vois bien un sablé breton là ou alors qq chose qui y ressemble drôlement !!
Superbe comme d’hab est il besoin de le préciser !
Comment by mercotte — On April, 18th, 2007 at 10:08 pm
Vite vite vite la recette!!!
Comment by Clairechen — On April, 19th, 2007 at 1:39 am
wow… i’m still drooling over the rhubarb mousse creation of yours and there comes yet another show-stopper! you are so talented and creative!
Comment by Latha — On April, 19th, 2007 at 2:16 am
It looks so beautiful!! I can’t wait for the recipe to try it. I am a mango fanatic.
Comment by Rose (64sqftkitchen) — On April, 19th, 2007 at 3:26 am
Can’t wait! And thank you for the cinco de mayo reminder!
Comment by Mitsuko — On April, 19th, 2007 at 4:09 am
Holy moly, those are fantastic…you’ve earned a peaceful rest!!!
Comment by Tanna — On April, 19th, 2007 at 7:50 am
Mango and ricotta — that sounds fabulous. Sure looks good to me.
Comment by Tammy — On April, 19th, 2007 at 1:40 pm
Mmm….what a combination. In Hawaii, we used to pull the mangoes right off the trees and roll them in our spicy tuna sushi…no, maybe that was papayas. Well, who cares? Both smooth, juicy fruit.
Comment by almost crunchy — On April, 19th, 2007 at 3:14 pm
Very good idea z with this apple chips; i have some ones here; I think you have give a good idea for a recipe;
thanks and you make vraiment de photos superbes
Vivi
Comment by VIVIANA ICHER — On April, 19th, 2007 at 3:50 pm
These look gorgeous. I’m dying to find out how to make the apple chips!
Comment by Sophie — On April, 19th, 2007 at 4:16 pm
Lucky you…I want a mango kit to come to me
Though I would have made margaritas 
Comment by peabody — On April, 19th, 2007 at 6:42 pm
i like mango mousse~ espesially this one your made~
Comment by YOYO's Food — On April, 19th, 2007 at 9:17 pm
Absolutely gorgeous! Mango is one of my favourite fruits, but I usually eat it all fresh and therefore have none left to actually cook with! Mango season is over for us now, but next time it rolls around, I will have to give this a try – once the recipe is up, that is!
Comment by Ellie — On April, 20th, 2007 at 9:51 pm
je suis comme toi une fan absolue de la mangue…
Comment by veronica — On April, 23rd, 2007 at 7:14 am
I love anything mango. They are my favorite fruit. I am excited because it is almost the season for them and I have lots of wonderful ideas for them.
Comment by veron — On April, 23rd, 2007 at 10:33 am
oh! how could i have missed this dessert!! great idea slicing the mangoes with the skin still on as the garnish. can’t wait to see the recipe since i’ve been thinking about a ricotta mousse/cream to lighten things up a bit.
Comment by esther — On April, 24th, 2007 at 10:40 am
I don’t have a blog yet, I’m been pondering how to begin, fell in love with your Mango Mousse, but was not able to locate where the recipe is. I’d love to try it…….
Comment by Lorette — On June, 28th, 2007 at 11:58 am
very gorgeous !
Comment by JinMei — On June, 20th, 2009 at 12:33 pm