Brit Strawberries + Paki Honey mangoes with saffron pistachio cream

A match made in heaven – British Strawberries and Pakistani Honey mangoes While I was growing up in Pakistan, a million of miles away from Centre Court, the buzz of Wimbledon always got us into a real summer sporty spirit. I myself was never crazy about watching the game until I watched Boris Becker win live in 1989 – being there and feeling the energy is indescribable. I won’t say that I remained very interested in the game since, but I can appreciate the sense of excitement Wimbledon brings to London every year. I suppose the lack of any real summer, following Ascot, and this year the Queen’s Jubilee and the much anticipated Olympics – London really has so much going on.From a foodie front, the season brings the best of summer fruits despite the dismal weather, and nothing is more quintessential than strawberries and Wimbledon. Hailing from Pakistan how can I not mention the wonderfully fragrant Pakistani Honey mangoes that have now arrived to these shores in their full sweet glory, so I could not resist creating a match (forgive the pun) made in heaven,  of a decadent fruit salad using the two which is topped with a rich saffron cream with pistachios. You might not see Pakistan winning Wimbledon anytime soon, maybe just leave them to cricket and the Brits were so close yet so far away ... but no one is losing out here -  this combination of British strawberries and Pakistani mangoes is one winning team. Makes up to 2-3 servings Ingredients 1 large ripe Pakistani Honey Mango, peeled and diced1 small punnet of British strawberries, hulled and cut into slicesFor the cream topping:250ml thick double cream1 large pinch of saffron, soaked in a tsp of hot water for up to 30 minutes1 tbsp crushed pistachios½ tsp vanilla extract2 tbsp icing sugar Method: 1.     Make the cream topping by combine all the ingredients above (except pistachios) and set aside in fridge.2.     Chop fruit to desired size. To serve top the fruit with the saffron cream and sprinkle with crushed pistachios.