Eiding

We had our first Eid in Bahrain. There are two Eids in the Islamic calendar - Eid ul Fitr (the Eid that follows the fasting month of Ramadan) and Eid ul Adha (roughly falling two months and ten days after Eid ul Fitr). Last Eid ul Fitr we spent with extended family in London, after a bit of travel in Europe. This year it's just the three of us. Aaaaah yes, just the three of us... nice and cosy...what more could we want, right? Especially considering that back in Melb, Eid day was a carefully orchestrated series of visits interspersed with lunch and dinner. Back home, we never had time to ourselves.

I hate to say it - but, the grass is always greener isn't it?

This being the first time in a very long time (since uni years) that we've spent Eid away from family, we did a few things to compensate... eg, recreated our mothers' best dishes. We came close enough, but our imitations will only ever be just that...And now, here I am, sitting at the computer (in my Eid best). I've had a little spare time to write this entry... spare time on Eid day? That's definitely a first.

Verdict

Not besht kwality. Mango man's offering was extremely average this time round (this conclusion reached after trying just one - it wasn't aromatic enough, or flavorsome enough - suffice it to say I don't have high expectations for the rest of the crate). I had faith in you mango man! Why did you lure me in with false hope and then let me down? I guess I knew the season was over. I just hadn't accepted it.

(To my mate J with whom I shared today's order, sorry if you were disappointed too)

Welcome back mango man

Mango man has re-entered my life! Yes - he's back, and these days sacks of lemons are his thing. I had to buy some, for old time's sake.

The exciting news is that he's sourced more mangoes and he reckons they're good. Have ordered a couple of crates...am yet to find out whether they are indeed "besht kwality". Hope he comes through with the goods.

Welcome back mango-walla. I've missed you mate.

(pic: bombayharbor.com)