Last month it was all about mangoes. Guess what, my four-year-old got the hubby to pick up a giant watermelon just because he had a hankering for watermelon. Now how much watermelon do you think a four-year-old can really eat?And his hankering for watermelon seems to be long gone already. I think the giant green…
Kulfi is a popular Indian dessert much like ice cream, however denser and creamier. It is often referred to as Indian Ice Cream. Since the word “kulfi” is derived from the Persian word for a covered cup, the dessert likely originated in the Mughal Empire, which was the Muslim Persianate dynasty that ruled India in…
Strawberry Mango and Cheese Skewers are fun and pretty to serve. It’s very simple to make and requires no cook time. In regard to the cheese, you can use whatever taste you prefer. Romano goes well with mango and something like Brie compliments strawberries. This is a very fresh appetizer or dessert in the summer…
As Ramadan comes to an end and celebrations are to commence marking the end of the month long Muslim tradition of fasting, a dark shadow follows the Muslim celebration of Eid this year. Eid is equivalent to a Christmas celebration for Muslim people and festivities are grand. However, this year on the brink of Eid…
I know that I committed this month to mangoes as a part of my Monsoon Mangoes project. However, the 4th of July is not about mangoes, so I’m taking a day off from mangoes to bring you something special for this Independence Day celebration. Most of us are out in the sun during the 4th…
Honey is a wonderful natural source for sweetening our food…nature’s gift…from the Creator, the bees, and the flowers. The bees hover around the marigolds, gathering pollen to make honey. How can the two not be a beautiful combination as they are rooted in each other. Marigold-infused honey is a combination of the beautiful golden color of…
Summer has arrived and it’s hotter than ever. We have record breaking temperatures out here. Are you looking for cooling snacks, yet trying to keep the ice cream off the waistlines? Well, this grape sorbet is sweet and delicious and you will never know that it is healthy… except that I just told you so 🙂…
I posted this recipe in a roundup of Date recipes for Ramadan last year, but I thought it deserved a solo repost. The richness of the cream cheese compliments sweet ripe dates perfectly. Topped with nutty pistachios it is the perfect combination. These Creamy Stuffed Dates are delicious to start or end your meal with. Print…