I am not a fan of hot coffee, in fact, like most other Indians, I am a hard-core Masala Chai person. I can't imagine starting my day without a cup of piping hot Tea, complete with milk, ginger and cardamom. But when it comes to Iced Coffee or Frappuccinos, that's a totally different story. I love cold coffee, and I would gladly accept one even if you offered it to me in a snowstorm! Anyways, jokes … [Read more...]
Avocado Cardamom Milkshake
July 13, 2016 by
There's no doubt in my mind that people all over the world love Avocados, and yet this deliciously healthy fruit is under-utilized, mostly because they think it has no taste. In fact, its lack of taste becomes its greatest strength, because now you can add Avocados to almost any recipe that calls for a creamy ingredient, and its subtle green color will not overpower any other ingredient, at the … [Read more...]
5-Minute Mango Pudding
January 27, 2015 by
In India, Summer is synchronous with Mangoes - yes, you will find markets and homes flooded with this sweet juicy colorful fruit, which is known as King of Fruits for a valid reason! There are several varieties of Mangoes available in India, but Kesar and Alphonso are among the most famous ones. The former has a more elongated shape with a pointed tip, and is more sweeter than Alphonso, which is … [Read more...]
Avocado & Chocolate Chip Semi Freddo
October 26, 2014 by
Summer is slowly starting to show its colors, as the days get longer and brighter down here in Northern California! The garden is blooming, and we've already had glimpses of hot sunny days when sipping a cold coffee or eating an ice cream out in the backyard has become a favorite family activity. So to celebrate the weather outside, we tried a new recipe last week. Frozen Avocado SemiFreddo. Yes, … [Read more...]
Quick-Freeze Ice Cream Recipe (Rose Ice Cream with Candied Rose Petals)
August 11, 2014 by
“This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and Wet-Nap but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #showusyourmess http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV” Summer vacation is a time to reconnect with your kids at a different level, its the only time when you can spend way more time with them than when school is on, and you can relive your childhood, or … [Read more...]
Kid & Adult Friendly Cake Batter Ice Cream Float
June 4, 2014 by
With the Summer season coming on, its time for parties and celebrations. Be it Graduation, 4th of July, Backyard BBQ or a Birthday celebration, every occasion deserves a special beverage, just like this colorful Ice Cream Float! Right from the time when I saw it on the Pillsbury website, I fell in love with it. With only 3 ingredients, this fresh, colorful, flavorful and extremely kid-friendly … [Read more...]
Blueberry Banana & Soy Milk Smoothie
March 27, 2014 by
The temperature has been rising steadily these fast few days, and I've been sweating off a lot of calories during my workout sessions! If you are like me, you crave for a nice cool smoothie or milkshake post-workout that helps you restore your energy without breaking your calorie bank. That's where my favorite Smoothie recipe comes to your rescue. If you are looking for a deliciously unique take … [Read more...]
The 2-ingredient Ice Cream You Can’t Resist!
August 16, 2013 by
I am sure most of you must have heard about the famous Biscoff Cookies that hail from Europe, right? And if you haven't then you have definitely missed something, and should go and buy a packet today. However, if you can't find a packet of Biscoff cookies, then do not fret, because something even better is now available in your grocery stores - Biscoff Spread. Made from original Belgium Biscoff … [Read more...]
Blackberry Yogurt Popsicles
June 12, 2013 by
I am really sad that Northern California did not have a good cherry season this year - cherry picking didn't even last for one full weekend, and bags of cherries were gone even from the supermarkets before I could grab a few to relish, forget freezing them for the rest of the year! Nevertheless, I am happy that berries are still available, and are a great substitute for cherries in making baked … [Read more...]
Raspberry Ice Cream Sandwiches
October 11, 2012 by
Ice Cream Sandwich is a very popular dessert, and one of my personal favorites, because it actually combined two desserts in one! What more could a dessert-lover ask for?! Though a large part of the world's population would think of Android's ICS as soon as they hear the name IceCream Sandwich, I am not going to talk about that geeky stuff on my Food BLog. But yes, I think this version of ICS will … [Read more...]
