It's Sweet, It's Ripe...Don't Squeeze The...

What's sweet and juicy and sooooo irresistible? A sun-ripened Bahamian mango! It's mango season here in the Bahamas and this most coveted of tropical fruit is dripping from trees at many homes throughout the islands. When you see Bahamas real estate listings, like Skyview:
with the words “mature fruit trees” included in the description, take note!
Bahamas homeowners with mango trees, particularly the full, fleshy sweet Haden variety, are considered extremely lucky.
What's the best way to eat a mango? We island people love to plunk in the crystal clear Bahamian sea and slowly savor the magnificent mango, allowing the juice to run down our chin, licking our fingers and then splashing our face with salty water.
Then there's the old time favourite mango daiquiri – a seriously delicious (decadent) frozen concoction for a hot summer day. Mangoes are wonderful baked in duff and bread, tossed in lobster, shrimp or green salad and churned in homemade ice cream. There are tons of ways to use them.
The Bahamian artist, Dry Bread, was inspired to write his hit song, “Don't Squeeze the Mango,” after a visit to a market on the island of Bimini in the Bahamas. A produce saleslady chided, "Hurry take one and go; don't squeeze the mango."
And so came the words known to all Bahamians…”All ripe and sweet you know…if you want one, don't squeeze the mango.”
A word of caution: Mango peel and sap contains urushiol, the chemical in poison ivy. This can cause allergic reactions in some people so if you're particularly susceptible to poison ivy, it's best to avoid the fruit. Fortunately, the vast majority of people are able to enjoy the mango without a problem.