Nothing cools you down on a hot summer day like a tall glass of iced tea. This recipe for iced tea is flavored with fresh rosemary and lime, and is sweetened with earthy jaggery. Texas summers are long and hot. Since I ranted about it in my last post, I am not gonna bore you…
Strawberry & Rose Lassi
Cool down this summer with this delicious, nourishing and ever-so-pretty strawberry lassi, lightly flavored with rose-water and sweetened with honey. Summer is my favorite season. I know there’s the heat, the sweat, and the bugs to contend with, but I simply don’t care. Or rather, I don’t mind all that too much compared to winter. Summer…
Strawberry Lemonade
This quick and easy strawberry lemonade is the perfect summer beverage. Naturally flavored and colored with fresh strawberries, make a large pitcher to serve at parties or to simply beat the heat. I feel that lemonade has a sort of cult status in every cuisine. I applaud whoever it was that first took this sour…
Carrot, Strawberry & Orange Smoothie
Get your daily dose of vitamins with this colorful, healthy and delicious carrot-strawberry-orange smoothie! I am not much of a vegetable smoothie person. I love berries, mangoes and all sorts of fruits in my smoothies, but when it comes to vegetables, I start dragging my feet. I never was able to get on the whole…
Pineapple Coconut Cooler {Virgin Pina Colada}
Stay cool and nourished this summer with this icy, creamy pineapple coconut cooler, aka the virgin pina colada! I know it’s just getting started but summer is most definitely on its way. The days are warmer, especially around noon and early evening. All I can think of is how lovely a tall, icy cool drink…
Orange Strawberry Falooda
In a modern spin on the traditional falooda, fresh strawberry syrup and sweet-tangy orange jelly are layered with the usual suspects like pearly basil seeds, thin vermicelli and ice cream to make a luscious and enticing dessert. Presenting, the orange-strawberry falooda; the perfect sweet treat to welcome spring into our midst! The weather has been…
Hot Chocolate Mix {Christmas Edible Gift}
This homemade hot chocolate mix is absolutely delicious and super easy to make. Make a big batch and gift them to friends and family this Christmas. Is there anyone else who likes to drink ‘cold’ hot chocolate? Or is it just my son? He wants me to make him a piping hot mug of hot cocoa topped with…
Mulled Apple Cider With Cranberries & Oranges
This warm mulled apple cider with sweet spices, fresh cranberries and oranges is the perfect non-alcoholic Christmas drink that even kids can enjoy. Next in my #ChristmasRecipeSeries is this heart-warming, soul-nourishing mulled apple cider. Warm, sweet, slightly tangy and absolutely delicious, mulled cider is the perfect winter drink. Lighter than a mug of hot chocolate…
Spooky Halloween Blackberry Grape Punch
A spooky, dark fruit punch made with juicy blackberries and black grapes, perfect for the little goblins on Halloween Day!! We had our first namesake cold front over the weekend and I was caught unawares while at a family night event at the kiddo’s school. But it was a nice respite from the heat and…
Watermelon Soda Float
A delightfully fresh ice cream float made with fresh, sparkling watermelon juice and creamy vanilla ice cream is just the thing you need, to hold on to summer a little bit longer!! The world of ice cream floats were revealed to me only in my teenage years, when a dear friend made me one by…
Nectarine Ginger Lemonade
Delicate and bold at the same time, this nectarine lemonade is a visual stunner and absolutely delicious. Made with freshly squeezed lemons and sweetened with a nectarine-ginger syrup, this beverage is easy to make too! It was inevitable that I would end up trying yet another variation on lemonade before Fall gets here. Though I doubt we…
Banana Chocolate Malt Shake + Wolf Gourmet Blender Giveaway
A delicious way to shake away those mid-morning or late afternoon blues, this banana and malted chocolate shake is so easy to make. Disclaimer: This is a product review article written for Wolf Gourmet in exchange for receiving their High Performance Blender for my personal use. All opinions stated here are mine and are true to my personal…
