I might a be a little late posting a lemonade recipe, as summer is giving way to fall, though it doesn’t seem that way in Texas. Still, better late than never, right? I pinned this recipe for Brazilian lemonade (it is made using limes, actually), but just now got around to making it. What was I…
Summer Cooler – Mango Peach Lassi
Make this delicious, creamy lassi with the best summer fruits – mangoes & peaches! (This post has been updated in June 2017). Who hasn’t heard of lassi? The Indian (Punjabi, to be exact) version of the quintessential milkshake. Lassi is a yogurt based drink, usually savory with a pinch of salt and may be spiced…
How I Made *Dried Apricot Refrigerator Jam*
Growing up in humid South India, I have never come across fruits such as peaches, nectarines or apricots in my childhood. So imagine my surprise when I read that some sources believe that apricots were originally cultivated in India (the drier Northern part, of course). I love such historical tidbits of information. I don’t really know why! Like…
Summer Cooler – Tomato Watermelon Juice
A friend gave us some home-grown juicy tomatoes. I used a couple of them in curries, when suddenly my mom reminded me that I could juice them for little Boy. Tomatoes are full of essential nutrients, you know. So I made this super summer cooler with the rest of the tomatoes. They were quite sour…
Refreshing Cantaloupe Honey Granita
Little Boy loved cantaloupe or musk melon as a baby. Nowadays, he turns his nose up at this humble fruit from the melon family. I love cantaloupe. But a single person can only eat so much cantaloupe, as I pondered what to do with the leftover. I saw a water melon granita recipe on Pinterest…
Easy Dessert – Strawberry Yogurt Jelly Bites
I love sweets and desserts that are a snap to make. I found this particular recipe on the Kraft Jell-O recipe page. Here is the original recipe and below is my adapted version. It literally takes 5 minutes to make. You will need: (*- Refer notes) Strawberry flavored yogurt cups* – 3, 4-oz each Plain…
