Posts tagged Mango
Mango oats facial mask

The combination of mango pulp and oatmeal is ideal to smooth off rough skin and moisturize your face. The rough texture of the oats help remove dead cells while the mango nurishes the skin.

 

Mix:

  • 2 tablespoons mango pulp

  • 2 teaspoons ground oats

Apply:

Gently rub the mixture onto your face for 5 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

Mango phyllo surprises

These fun little treats combine the crunchy texture of baked phyllo dough with the sweet smooth mango. A great heatly dessert to pack in the lunch box or serve to guests after dinner.

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Ingredients: 

(makes 8-10)

  • 1 mango

  • 2 tablespoons honey

  • ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract

  • 4 sheets of phyllo dough

  • 1 lemon

  • 2 tablespoons of melted butter

Accessories:

Pan, Mixing bowl, baking sheet paring knife, food brush

Optional: kitchen scissors to cut the phyllo dough, lemon squeezer, kitchen twine

make it:

STEPS KID-FRIENDLY
1 Preheat oven to 400F.
2 Peel the mango and cut it into small dice into a pan.
3 Add 1 tablespoon of honey, a splash of lemon juice and ½ a tablespoon of vanilla extract. Stir for 4-5 minutes. Squeeze the lemon juice. Add the vanilla extract.Add honey.
4 Cut the phyllo sheets in 4, folder each quarter in 2, and brush the sheets with melted butter and 1 tablespoon of honey to give the rolls a nice sheen. Brush the phyllo sheets with the butter and honey mixture.
5 Add a spoonful of the warm mango purée in the center of each sheet. Add a spoonful of the warm mango purée in the center of each sheet.
6 Roll each phyllo sheet and pinch around the center, to make the rolls look like pieces of candy.​ If you have kitchen twine, you can cut a nice bow around the ends. Roll each phyllo sheet and pinch around the center or tie a knot with kitchen twine to make the rolls look like pieces of candy.
7 Place on a baking sheet and into the oven for 5-7 minutes.
Enjoy!

Enjoy!

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April: All about mangoes

1. What makes mangoes special:

Mangoes are full of vitamins A and C,  to boost the immune system and improve vision. They are also rich in fiber, to assist with digestion. Mangoes have a buttery texture and are less acidic than other fruits, which will appeal to most children.

2. When and where to find mangoes:

Mangoes are originally from southern Asia but have been grown in Florida and California for over a century.

3. How to pick mangoes:

Don’t let the color foul you. The red coloring is not an indication of ripeness. Instead, choose a mango that has a slight give when you press it. You can also put your nose to the end and pick the one that has a fruity aroma.

4. Serving tip:

Wash the mango fruit and slice in halves, lengthwise, avoiding the pit. Remove the pit and place the two halves skin down. With a knife, make a crisscross pattern in the flesh and push the mango inside out so you can eat the little squares directly from the skin.