The Sweetest Thing
Hong Kong doesn't want for flashy supermarkets which carry all sorts of goodies including many of the same things stocked by markets in the States. Nonetheless, we have been advised by many new friends that when it comes to produce, it's best to skip the supermarket and head for the street markets where the produce is extraordinarily fresh and cheap. We were not led astray. The markets closest to our place have an impressive selection all at why-don't-you-just-buy-hundreds-of-them prices. Besides many of the fruits and veggies with which we are familiar there are also many new and exotic things to try. Allow me to introduce you to the mangosteen for example:
So amazingly sweet with a nearly indescribable taste, these unique gems(which were up until last year forbidden in the US and now enter the market in such tiny quantities that the price mark is utterly jaw-dropping. Here, I can pick up six or seven of them for about 20HKD or $2.60!) Sadly, there's a limited season so we're gobbling them up while we can.
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scrawled by Libby at 6:46 PM
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Hi! Mangosteen is known for many amazing healing properties and has been used in the Asian culture for medicine for literally centuries. It has been available in the states for many years in the form of juice, specifically Xango which hails many healing aspects. You could not have made a better food choice.
I just caught up on your last few posts and I am *loving* the photos and stories from Hong Kong. I am so happy that you are taking us on this adventure with you. What a gorgeous city - looks like you're loving it!
What a most unusual fruit (vegetable?)!
Love the shorter haircut, BTW!
Crazy! I've never even heard of, let alone seen, such a thing! What cool experiences you are having.
I too have been admiring your new do.
My brother has mentioned these once or twice. He likes them as well.
Yum! Great picture too...
So fun! It's one of the most beautiful fruits I've ever seen! I can't wait to see what other yummy gems you find in your new hometown.
That Mangosteen sounds yummy!
I so miss living in a big city from your Boston (Bostonish area) posts to now.
What is the time difference from there to U.S. East Coast? Is Hong Kong the same 12 hour difference that Beijing is? (And I did not know that until this last week with watching the Olympics)
12 hours until daylight savings in the fall when the US falls back an hour but HK keeps plugging right a long making the difference 13 hours. :)
They look & sound yummy -- but can you make them into a cobbler or crisp?
Can't wait to see more of HK.
Y'all have a great weekend!
Fun! Looks like you you are adjusting well!
That fruit looks so interesting! Your culinary adventures will be vast in China! I'm going to try to find that fruit here.
How fun! This is going to be so fun seeing all your finds and fun adventures!
Sorry I hadn't told you yet, but congrats on a happy healthy relocation! Though the U.S. is a little poorer for losing you 3, I hope you have many wonderful adventures and I, like so many of us, are so happy you'll be sharing it all with us here on you blog!
::nora::
I'm loving that haircut on you! The farmer's market looks fabulous!
I agree with Jordan....what a privilege it is for us to go along with you on this amazing adventure. Love your blog!
It does my heart good to see your HK photos. I remember piles of lychees for practically pennies in Stanley Market. Congratulations on the successful move!
I love hearing and seeing your gorgeous pictures from HK.
I love your new hair cut it looks great on you.
What an amazing adventure!!! I just love all your posts! The pictures are amazing!
I remember a slew of stories on NPR about those a while ago. I've still never had one. What do they taste similar to?
Love that you're exploring the street markets!
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