The Cost of Cooking

Here’s what mangoes were selling for in the Los Angeles area last week:

* Grand Central Market, 317 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, Stall D11: three for $1.

* Ralphs, 265 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles: 69 cents each.

* Tianguis Market, 3610 N. Peck Road, El Monte: 69 cents each.

* Albertson’s, 19725 Vanowen St., Canoga Park: 99 cents each.

* Irvine Ranch Market, Beverly Center, Los Angeles: $1.39 a pound.

* Gelson’s, 16450 Ventura Blvd., Encino: $1.49 a pound.

* 99 Ranch, 998 N. Hill St., Chinatown: box of 10 for $4.99.

* Filipino Market, 2569 Santa Fe Ave., Long Beach: box of 12 for $7.