Fresh and zingy, this sparkling mango lemonade with hints of mint will have you looking forward to the hotter days. Summer, bring it on!! So here’s the deal. By the time you guys read this, I’ll be somewhere up in the clouds, flying home to India for our vacation. I’ve been humming “I’m leaving on…
Rose Lemonade
There’s nothing like a tall, cool glass of homemade lemonade to beat the summer heat. This pretty-in-pink rose lemonade made by adding rose syrup to a rosemary infused lemonade is a delicious twist on the classic. I cannot believe that we are almost halfway through the year. Time seems to run in leaps and bounds,…
Dates Iced Coffee
This homemade iced coffee naturally sweetened with dates and topped with thick whipped cream, is the perfect summer treat. When it is warm, I usually swap out my evening cup of coffee for a nice cool glass of iced coffee. It is so refreshing and really easy to make at home, you don’t have to…
Orange Iced Tea
Nothing says summer like a pitcher full of refreshing southern iced tea. This recipe flavored with homemade orange syrup is perfect for lazy summer days on the porch, your summer barbecue cookouts and parties! Ah, iced tea! Our favorite beverage to order when dining out. Boy especially loves it (and, I let him have it!)….
Cardamom Mint Lassi
One of the most delicious and healthiest summer drinks ever, the traditional sweet lassi (Indian yogurt beverage) is really easy to make. This recipe has been flavored with cardamom and fresh mint leaves for a creamy, delightful drink. Mother Nature can’t seem to make up her mind. Sometimes it is sunny and warm like spring…
Papaya, Orange & Turmeric Smoothie
Recently, I was asked to create a few recipes for a health and wellness publication. The recipes needed to use papaya as the main ingredient. One of the first recipes that came to mind was a healthy papaya smoothie. Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best, don’t you think so? Papaya is a tropical fruit…
Scary-Good Halloween Green Monster Shake
Like it or not, it’s Halloween season. I don’t care for it particularly. There, I’ve said it! But I have one little person in the house who goes bonkers for Halloween and of course, candy. The two things I do enjoy this season are making our annual trip to the local pumpkin patch and carving…
Peach Iced Tea {With Peach Simple Syrup}
This summer, we’ve been trying to eat healthy, more mindful of what we put in our bodies, trying to avoid eating out whenever we can help it. Speaking of dining out, our go-to drink of choice has always been a nice, cold glass of southern iced tea. While maintaining a healthy diet, I still believe…
Blueberry Limeade (Or Lemonade)
Oh, summer, how I love you! Yes, you are hot, sweaty and annoyingly, blindingly bright on most days. But I don’t care. I love not having to wear jackets, scarves and boots. I love that I can literally be out of the door at a moment’s notice. And even though I end up looking like…
Aam Panna {Indian Green Mango Summer Cooler}
This recipe has been on my bucket list for the blog for such a long time now. Most of the recipes on this blog are happy accidents or delightful surprises from my kitchen. I rarely chart a proper course of action as to what to post and when. But I was adamant that aam panna…
Papaya Agua Fresca
The papaya is a highly under-appreciated fruit. When you think of tropical fruits, pineapple and mango comes to mind, but papaya seldom makes an impression. Growing up, we always had a tree or two of papaya in our garden. It is an extremely easy crop to grow if you have the right tropical conditions, of…
Falooda {Rose Flavored Indian Dessert Beverage}
Every school kid looks forward to Friday evening. I know, mine does. I used to be the same when I was his age (ok, even now!). Growing up, Friday nights (or sometimes Saturday nights) were special. That’s when we went shopping, and most often, dined out. When I was a school kid in the 90s,…
