I call this my Shrek smoothie, not just because of the color but also because it’s sweet, feel good, and energizing. Can you believe that this is the actual color of the smoothie and there is no filter applied to the picture? I decided to play around with the plating and used a complementary color …
this tangy, minty, naturally sweet, and best of all guilt-free mocktail is a BERRY good way to celebrate any day of the week! Ingredients (per glass) 6-8 blueberries 6-8 blackberries 1 inch ginger, washed and sliced 2-3 mint leaves Ice Your favorite mixer – I use fizzy water, but you can use lemon-lime soda, ginger …
any time I have an indulgent day, I replace my next day’s breakfast with this detox spicy “tea.” There’s no actual tea in it, so it’s caffeine free and all natural. It’s super easy too – put 1 stick of cinnamon, 6-8 cloves, and a heaping tablespoon of fennel seeds in a mug. Pour boiling …
I am much more a cute scary vs a spooky scary person so these spiky rambutan completely inspired me. The spikes on the reddish brownish exterior of the rambutan are certainly scary, but the interior is soft and sweet. I love that this mocktail recipe uses fresh ingredients although you can definitely use canned rambutans …
As we end Diwali celebrations and prepare for Thanksgiving feasts, my body needs a healthy reset and I turn to this kokum power punch. Kokum is a plant in the mangosteen family, and it is used in many Indian dishes to add tartness and tanginess. Kokum has anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties. This kokum power punch …
after the indulgent holidays, I wanted to reset my eating habits so I boiled up this tea and made sure the entire family had some too! The original version of this tea is known as kahwa tea – it’s rich in antioxidants, aroma, and a spicy, warming taste. The beautiful color comes from the fresh …
Here’s a wonderful drink that the whole family can enjoy together. It’s peak citrus season, so using fresh juices really gives the mocktail a lovely, fresh flavor. The recipe below is enough for about 8 drinks – you can squeeze the juice ahead of time and just add the fizzy soda and ice before serving. …
If you’re looking forward to fun summer evenings and need a cute-cumber drink to keep you chill, then be sure and save this recipe! INGREDIENTS 1 cup cucumber juice plus ½ English cucumber sliced for garnish ¾ cup fresh lime juice (approx. 6 limes) plus 1 lime sliced for garnish 2 oz simple syrup (to …
Purple jamun are a fruit native to tropical regions such as India. Jamun are known for its deep blue/purple color and are known as black plum, Java plum, or Indian blackberry. My cousin made this version with frozen jamun blended with sugar, mint, rock salt, and ice cubes until the mixture is smooth. Mix together …
we grew up drinking this saffron milk as a warm treat in the evenings. My husband grew up drinking it in the mornings before his morning chai. My cousin likes dunking her jalebis in it as a dessert. No matter what time of day you drink this, though, the consensus is it’s sweet, fragrant, nourishing …
