Mangoes in the Indian summer are ubiquitous. Mango is not a fruit, but the mermaid of memories and emotions. An avid enthusiast farmer, my grandfather planted numerous trees in our huge backyard at home in Assam and every season bestowed upon them the best fruits or vegetables. We had different varieties of mangoes in our yard. Aqua Vintage Mason Jars However, unlike other states in India, we don't have a high quality of mangoes, yet we have sufficient local mango varieties to satisfy our taste buds. The different shapes, sizes, and colors of mangoes appeal to both my eyes and my heart. In early summer or late spring, the wind takes out small, tender mangoes, and we played with those mangoes with my friends. It transports me home, thinking about how my mom used to make raw chutney with just freshly plucked mint and green chili, adding a hint of salt, and grinding them together. A hearty chutney was ready in a jiffy. In the sultry summer in Assam, when somebo...