On Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:25:35 -0400, Billy wrote:

> On Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:10:24 -0700, "Paul M. Cook" >
> wrote:
>
>>I'm sure he was confused and thought this was a group of allergists.
>
> No need to apologize to me. I err on the side of caution...not
> blindly run amuck with uneducated advise.

where's the fun in that? *educated* advice never allows me to run amok.

your pal,
blake

"blake murphy" > wrote
>> Or, you could kiss my ass.
>
> is it hypoallergenic?
>

Well, it might bother you, but in a good way.

On Aug 27, 12:16*am, (Phred) wrote:
> In article >, dsi1 > wrote:
> >Paul McNoob wrote:
> >> For the first time in my life (at 37 years old), I had a Mango about
> >> 3-4 months ago.
>
> >> I had my very second Mango 2 days ago, and today, my lips are a LITTLE
> >> puffier than normal (but not too noticeable) and feel chapped. The
> >> same irritation I had after the first time I had the mango.
>
> >> Is it possible to be allergic to Mango? I'm not allergic to anything -
> >> nuts, fruits, veggies, seafood, nothing.
>
> >> So why mango? I guess I'll have to search the 'net for this one..
>
> >> The day after eating the mango, my lips feel like I'm about to get a
> >> coldsore (which I get). I'm now on the 2nd day after eating the mango
> >> and no cold sore, but like i said above, my lips are irritated/chapped
> >> feeling.
>
> >> Strange!
>
> >My wife is quite sensitive to the skin and sap of the mango and will
> >have those symptoms you describe. She cannot handle the fruit with her
> >bare hands. My guess is that it's similar to poison ivy, although I've
> >never seen that myself.
>
> >Just have your spouse peel that sucker for you. Peel the mango by going
> >around with a knife starting from the top - try to peel it using one
> >cut. It would probably be best to rinse the peeled fruit before slicing
> >it. Wifey has no problems with the flesh.
>
> The easiest way to get the flesh of most modern stringless varieties
> is to cut off the two "cheeks" as close to the seed as you can judge,
> then spoon the flesh out with a large spoon (dessert or table). *If
> you feel like getting a bit messy you can then cut though the
> remaining ribbon of skin, peel it off, and can suck on the seed. :-)

The rational for completely removing the skin is to get rid of the
irritating parts. Eating the flesh out of the peel is probably
inadvisable for people with a sensitivity to the sap. My wife will get
a rash wherever the peel touches her.

We're pretty familiar with mango and the irritating effects of the
skin because we live in the tropics. Eating a mango with a spoon is a
novel idea for me but the reality is that there's many ways to skin a
cat.



>
> >The sap and skin have no effect on me - that's one of my many super
> >powers, I guess. :-)
>
> Back in The Good Old Days in another place, when all the mangoes I ate
> were picked ripe from the tree, I had no mango sap burns. *But now,
> with far less choice of backyard trees, I have to fight the flying fox
> [fruit bats] for a feed -- so I have to pick the fruit at maturity but
> not really "soft ripe". *
>
> When you pick them like that the damn things often send out a squirt
> of their corrosive sap which can cause a skin burn if you don't notice
> it and wash it off pretty quickly.
>
> Cheers, Phred.
>
> --
>

"dsi1" > wrote
>We're pretty familiar with mango and the irritating effects of the
>skin because we live in the tropics. Eating a mango with a spoon is a
>novel idea for me but the reality is that there's many ways to skin a
>cat.
>^^^^^^^
^^^^

Is that supposed to be funny?

"cybercat" > wrote in message
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>
> "dsi1" > wrote
>>We're pretty familiar with mango and the irritating effects of the
>>skin because we live in the tropics. Eating a mango with a spoon is a
>>novel idea for me but the reality is that there's many ways to skin a
>>cat. ^^^^^^^
> ^^^^
>
> Is that supposed to be funny?
>
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>

I hate that expression. lol

"Becca" > wrote in message
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> Dimitri wrote:
>>
>> "Gloria P" > wrote in message
>
>>> An alternate allergic reaction to food is hives or swelling
>>> of the lips or face. Allergic reaction increases with each
>>> subsequent exposure.
>>>
>>> gloria p
>>
>> That's the problem people sometimes don't pay attention to their body.
>> After the sensitizing dose all hell can break lose.
>>
>> Dimitri
>
> My problem is bivalves. I can have a scallop or an oyster or two, but if
> I repeat that in a day or two, I will have hives, swelling and my lips get
> huge. I try to behave. Sometimes.
>
> Becca

A very dear colleague has a total Fish allergy to any kind of fish she lived
in Japan for 5 years.

I believe that is an impossibility.

Dimitri

>> "Dimitri" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>>
>>> "cybercat" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>>
>>>> "Dimitri" > wrote :
>>>>>
>>>>> Mango "is one of the big 8 allergens."
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> No way! Really? I wonder if the enzyme is the culprit?
>>>
>>>
>>> Since you neither know how to click or read, I'll copy and paste for
>>> you.
>>>
>>> Dimitri
>>>
>>> http://allergyadvisor.com/Educational/February04.htm
>>>
>>
>> Or, you could kiss my ass.

I once heard of someone who tried but your nose was in the way.



Dimitri

"Dimitri" > wrote in message
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>>> "Dimitri" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>>
>>>> "cybercat" > wrote in message
>>>> ...
>>>>>
>>>>> "Dimitri" > wrote :
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Mango "is one of the big 8 allergens."
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> No way! Really? I wonder if the enzyme is the culprit?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Since you neither know how to click or read, I'll copy and paste for
>>>> you.
>>>>
>>>> Dimitri
>>>>
>>>> http://allergyadvisor.com/Educational/February04.htm
>>>>
>>>
>>> Or, you could kiss my ass.
>
> I once heard of someone who tried but your nose was in the way.
>

No, that was Greg Morrow's nose.

Why in hell would you assume that anyone would automatically click on a link
you post? Next time just say what you want to say in the first place instead
of acting like an asshole.

"Cheryl" > wrote in message
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> "cybercat" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>> "dsi1" > wrote
>>>We're pretty familiar with mango and the irritating effects of the
>>>skin because we live in the tropics. Eating a mango with a spoon is a
>>>novel idea for me but the reality is that there's many ways to skin a
>>>cat. ^^^^^^^
>> ^^^^
>>
>> Is that supposed to be funny?
>>
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>
> I hate that expression. lol

Really. I mean, I would point out that people actually do skin and eat cats,
but then that snarky shark would accuse me of having no sense of humor.

cybercat wrote:
> "dsi1" > wrote
>> We're pretty familiar with mango and the irritating effects of the
>> skin because we live in the tropics. Eating a mango with a spoon is a
>> novel idea for me but the reality is that there's many ways to skin a
>> cat.
>> ^^^^^^^
> ^^^^
>
> Is that supposed to be funny?
>

That's right! I forgot that this NG is very sensitive about cats and
dogs. Mostly, it's a old worn out cliché but please strike that one from
the record.

Thank God I didn't post my standard Korean and Filipino dog food post. I
don't wanna offend you guys - I've seen what goes down when that
happens... :-)

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"cybercat" > fnord
:

>
> "Dimitri" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>>>> "Dimitri" > wrote in message
>>>> ...
>>>>>
>>>>> "cybercat" > wrote in message
>>>>> ...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Dimitri" > wrote :
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Mango "is one of the big 8 allergens."
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> No way! Really? I wonder if the enzyme is the culprit?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Since you neither know how to click or read, I'll copy and paste
>>>>> for you.
>>>>>
>>>>> Dimitri
>>>>>
>>>>> http://allergyadvisor.com/Educational/February04.htm
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Or, you could kiss my ass.
>>
>> I once heard of someone who tried but your nose was in the way.
>>
>
> No, that was Greg Morrow's nose.
>
> Why in hell would you assume that anyone would automatically click on
> a link you post? Next time just say what you want to say in the first
> place instead of acting like an asshole.
>
>
>

And you would be the expert on acting like an asshole, naturally.

--
Saerah

"Welcome to Usenet, Biatch! Adapt or haul ass!"
- some hillbilly from FL

dsi1 wrote:
>
> cybercat wrote:
> > "dsi1" > wrote
> >> We're pretty familiar with mango and the irritating effects of the
> >> skin because we live in the tropics. Eating a mango with a spoon is a
> >> novel idea for me but the reality is that there's many ways to skin a
> >> cat.
> >> ^^^^^^^
> > ^^^^
> >
> > Is that supposed to be funny?
> >
>
> That's right! I forgot that this NG is very sensitive about cats and
> dogs. Mostly, it's a old worn out cliché but please strike that one from
> the record.
>
> Thank God I didn't post my standard Korean and Filipino dog food post. I
> don't wanna offend you guys - I've seen what goes down when that
> happens... :-)

I have no problem with people eating whatever food is available in an
area, even if folks in another area commonly have that animal as a pet.
Of course if anyone tries to eat *my* short furry wife, they will have a
life expectancy measured in milliseconds...

Pete C. wrote:

> I have no problem with people eating whatever food is available in an
> area, even if folks in another area commonly have that animal as a pet.
> Of course if anyone tries to eat *my* short furry wife, they will have a
> life expectancy measured in milliseconds...

Interesting that you should describe your wife as short and furry, so's
mine! She's only 6'2". :-)

I agree completely with you that folks can eat their pets if that want
to but it would be nice if they only did this in their own country. We
had a couple of dudes here that stole a guy's doggie from a golf course
and killed it for food. That was sad.

Harry the Bigfoot

cybercat wrote:

> "Dimitri" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> >>> "Dimitri" > wrote in message
> >>> ...
> >>>>
> >>>> "cybercat" > wrote in message
> >>>> ...
> >>>>>
> >>>>> "Dimitri" > wrote :
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Mango "is one of the big 8 allergens."
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> No way! Really? I wonder if the enzyme is the culprit?
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Since you neither know how to click or read, I'll copy and paste for
> >>>> you.
> >>>>
> >>>> Dimitri
> >>>>
> >>>> http://allergyadvisor.com/Educational/February04.htm
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>> Or, you could kiss my ass.
> >
> > I once heard of someone who tried but your nose was in the way.
> >
>
> No, that was Greg Morrow's nose.


Don't get TOO close to me, cyberpussie...AAARGH...!!!

<chuckle>


> Why in hell would you assume that anyone would automatically click on a
link
> you post?


Uh, because Dmitri is a long - time and trusted poster...???


Next time just say what you want to say in the first place instead
> of acting like an asshole.


You prefer to stay ignernt and uninformed in any case so clicking on a link
or having someone spell something out to you in "remedial English" will not
help you one whit...


--
Best
Greg

" I find Greg Morrow lowbrow, witless, and obnoxious. For him to claim that
we are some
kind of comedy team turns my stomach."
- "cybercat" to me on rec.food.cooking

In article >, dsi1 > wrote:
>On Aug 27, 12:16=A0am, (Phred) wrote:
>> In article >, dsi1 <dsi...@hawaiia=
>ntel.net> wrote:
>> >Paul McNoob wrote:
>> >> For the first time in my life (at 37 years old), I had a Mango about
>> >> 3-4 months ago.
>>
>> >> I had my very second Mango 2 days ago, and today, my lips are a LITTLE
>> >> puffier than normal (but not too noticeable) and feel chapped. The
>> >> same irritation I had after the first time I had the mango.
>>
>> >> Is it possible to be allergic to Mango? I'm not allergic to anything -
>> >> nuts, fruits, veggies, seafood, nothing.
>>
>> >> So why mango? I guess I'll have to search the 'net for this one..
>>
>> >> The day after eating the mango, my lips feel like I'm about to get a
>> >> coldsore (which I get). I'm now on the 2nd day after eating the mango
>> >> and no cold sore, but like i said above, my lips are irritated/chapped
>> >> feeling.
>>
>> >> Strange!
>>
>> >My wife is quite sensitive to the skin and sap of the mango and will
>> >have those symptoms you describe. She cannot handle the fruit with her
>> >bare hands. My guess is that it's similar to poison ivy, although I've
>> >never seen that myself.
>>
>> >Just have your spouse peel that sucker for you. Peel the mango by going
>> >around with a knife starting from the top - try to peel it using one
>> >cut. It would probably be best to rinse the peeled fruit before slicing
>> >it. Wifey has no problems with the flesh.
>>
>> The easiest way to get the flesh of most modern stringless varieties
>> is to cut off the two "cheeks" as close to the seed as you can judge,
>> then spoon the flesh out with a large spoon (dessert or table). If
>> you feel like getting a bit messy you can then cut though the
>> remaining ribbon of skin, peel it off, and can suck on the seed. :-)
>
>The rational for completely removing the skin is to get rid of the
>irritating parts. Eating the flesh out of the peel is probably
>inadvisable for people with a sensitivity to the sap. My wife will get
>a rash wherever the peel touches her.

The point of my comment was *not* to suggest your wife eat it from the
skin herself, but to suggest a quick and easy way for you to remove
the flesh for her to eat from a bowl or whatever.

>We're pretty familiar with mango and the irritating effects of the
>skin because we live in the tropics. Eating a mango with a spoon is a
>novel idea for me but the reality is that there's many ways to skin a cat.

Yeah. I've been eating mangoes for well over 50 years, but I'd never
thought of using a spoon until a colleague demonstrated it at lunch
time about three years ago. (Of course, as I said, it only works well
with the "stringless" varieties; it's not so good with the "common"
feral type as we know it here. :-)

>> >The sap and skin have no effect on me - that's one of my many super
>> >powers, I guess. :-)
>>
>> Back in The Good Old Days in another place, when all the mangoes I ate
>> were picked ripe from the tree, I had no mango sap burns. But now,
>> with far less choice of backyard trees, I have to fight the flying fox
>> [fruit bats] for a feed -- so I have to pick the fruit at maturity but
>> not really "soft ripe".
>>
>> When you pick them like that the damn things often send out a squirt
>> of their corrosive sap which can cause a skin burn if you don't notice
>> it and wash it off pretty quickly.

Cheers, Phred.

--
LID

dsi1 wrote:

> cybercat wrote:
>> "dsi1" > wrote
>>> We're pretty familiar with mango and the irritating effects of the
>>> skin because we live in the tropics. Eating a mango with a spoon is
>>> a novel idea for me but the reality is that there's many ways to
>>> skin a cat.
>>> ^^^^^^^
>> ^^^^
>>
>> Is that supposed to be funny?
>>
>
> That's right! I forgot that this NG is very sensitive about cats and
> dogs. Mostly, it's a old worn out cliché but please strike that one
> from the record.

The way I heard it was: "There is more than one way to kill a cat - you
can choke it with cream."
>
> Thank God I didn't post my standard Korean and Filipino dog food post.
> I don't wanna offend you guys - I've seen what goes down when that
> happens... :-)
>

Oh, go on, tell it, tell it! Ya know ya want to ;-)

Getting back to the OP. I have no adverse reactions to mangoes. Thank
goodness. But I do prefer to eat them over the sink ;-)
--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy

Egg tastes better when it's not on your face...

In article >, ChattyCathy > wrote:
>dsi1 wrote:
>
>> cybercat wrote:
>>> "dsi1" > wrote
>>>> We're pretty familiar with mango and the irritating effects of the
>>>> skin because we live in the tropics. Eating a mango with a spoon is
>>>> a novel idea for me but the reality is that there's many ways to
>>>> skin a cat.
>>>
>>> Is that supposed to be funny?
>>
>> That's right! I forgot that this NG is very sensitive about cats and
>> dogs. Mostly, it's a old worn out cliché but please strike that one
>> from the record.
>
>The way I heard it was: "There is more than one way to kill a cat - you
>can choke it with cream."
>>
>> Thank God I didn't post my standard Korean and Filipino dog food post.
>> I don't wanna offend you guys - I've seen what goes down when that
>> happens... :-)
>
>Oh, go on, tell it, tell it! Ya know ya want to ;-)
>
>Getting back to the OP. I have no adverse reactions to mangoes. Thank
>goodness. But I do prefer to eat them over the sink ;-)

If you really must be so messy, I recommend the bank of a clear
rainforest stream for a subsequent full body cleansing. ;-)


Cheers, Phred.

--
LID

cybercat wrote:

>
> "blake murphy" > wrote
>>> Or, you could kiss my ass.
>>
>> is it hypoallergenic?
>>
>
> Well, it might bother you, but in a good way.

Ahem. Don't you think it's time you two 'got a room'?
--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy

Egg tastes better when it's not on your face...

On Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:50:20 -0400, cybercat wrote:

> "blake murphy" > wrote
>>> Or, you could kiss my ass.
>>
>> is it hypoallergenic?
>>
>
> Well, it might bother you, but in a good way.

<snort>

your pal,
blake

ChattyCathy wrote:

> Oh, go on, tell it, tell it! Ya know ya want to ;-)
>
> Getting back to the OP. I have no adverse reactions to mangoes. Thank
> goodness.


>But I do prefer to eat them over the sink ;-)

Me too, since it's a bit of a messy undertaking. I suppose I could eat
mangoes in the bathtub but that might be taking it too far. :-)

It's important to not draw attention to the fact that there's mango
eating going on since those pesky family members tend to want to partake
of the fruit that took a lot of sweat to prepare. Good thing my kitchen
tends to be on the dark and gloomy side. :-)

On Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:55:14 +0200, ChattyCathy wrote:

> cybercat wrote:
>
>>
>> "blake murphy" > wrote
>>>> Or, you could kiss my ass.
>>>
>>> is it hypoallergenic?
>>>
>>
>> Well, it might bother you, but in a good way.
>
> Ahem. Don't you think it's time you two 'got a room'?

the public displays are a form of foreplay.

your pal,
blake

blake murphy wrote:

> On Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:55:14 +0200, ChattyCathy wrote:
>
>> cybercat wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> "blake murphy" > wrote
>>>>> Or, you could kiss my ass.
>>>>
>>>> is it hypoallergenic?
>>>>
>>>
>>> Well, it might bother you, but in a good way.
>>
>> Ahem. Don't you think it's time you two 'got a room'?
>
> the public displays are a form of foreplay.
>
> your pal,
> blake

Ah. I see. Whatever floats your boat (of course).
--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy

There is no such thing as a little garlic. ~A. Baer

"blake murphy" > wrote in message
...
> On Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:55:14 +0200, ChattyCathy wrote:
>
>> cybercat wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> "blake murphy" > wrote
>>>>> Or, you could kiss my ass.
>>>>
>>>> is it hypoallergenic?
>>>>
>>>
>>> Well, it might bother you, but in a good way.
>>
>> Ahem. Don't you think it's time you two 'got a room'?
>
> the public displays are a form of foreplay.
>

Who was it who said that the sexiest thing on a man is what's between his
ears?