Toot (Mulberries)

Toot, or mulberries, are sweet, white berries. We went early morning with my father and his friends (mostly doctors in Mashhad) to have toot.
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We saw people on the way shaking the berries into sheets - the traditional way.

We start by picking the fruit straight from the tree

Then one person mounts the tree.

In season, a gentle shakes is enough to collect a huge amount

'Hadji' minds the land

My dad gets a handful

The dog seems to like them too!

Traditionally, 'doogh' - a salty yoghourt drink - is taken to settle the stomach

... especially after a big bellyful!

Now for breakfast!

Local 'sangak' bread, with hand churned sheep's butter, honey, cheese

A plateful of toot