It's Mango Season

It's mango season!

I'm sorry, my USA friends, but the mangos the grocery stores pass off as fresh produce are sadly lacking.

Fresh mangos are amazingly delicious and delectable.

 I love putting them into cold, frothy smoothies.

But, my all-time favorite way of consuming this tropical fruit is in a mango bing.

Bing is the Chinese word for ice.

Fresh, cut up mango, topped with a mound of shaved, frozen milk. Finally, sweetened condensed milk drizzled over the top.

One of the best things a person can consume while living/visiting Taiwan.

Of course, the Taiwanese prefer other flavors such as taro balls, mung beans, and grass jelly. Not me! A mango bing is the perfect "cool me down, it's way too hot" summer treat.

There is only one thing that makes a mango bing even better....

a mango bing with friends!

This past year, I was introduced to a different bing shop that put a unique twist to this Taiwanese treat.

Just behind the mango bing in my list of favorites is this tiramisu bing. Only a culinary genius could have thought of that!

This is shaved frozen chocolate milk. It tasted good but lacked variety in taste and texture.

So, if you are ever in my neck of the woods, stop by. I'll buy you a bing!