We will be creeping into November pretty soon, but before Halloween, I want to sneak in another harvest time recipe. Harvest is a festive time of the year and earthy colors like green and orange like the fall leaves are fun to be playful with in décor and food. I have Harvest Time Cupcakes that…
Lately I have been roasting, grilling, and pureeing fruit. Today I will poach my pears. Since apples are considered the quintessential fall fruit, we often forget that pears are also gifts of the autumn season. Juicy pears poached in spiced red wine celebrates the fall season. Spiced Red Wine Poached Pears turn a festive autumn…
Watermelon Cheesecake Pizza is probably the most unique, creative and fun way to serve fruit. It makes a fabulous presentation and is eye candy particularly for children. This is a great way to serve fruit to your kids and ensure that they eat it. The beautiful watermelon crust is a healthy alternative to a traditional…
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…
Happy Father’s Day! If you are looking for some last minute ideas, I have a round-up of what I think Dad will love for Father’s Day. Mint Chocolate Smoothies Start the day off with Milk Chocolate Smoothies. As I have mentioned before, I think Dad’s like filling meals. If you serve this to Dad in…
I mentioned a few posts back in my Brownie Pudding dessert post for Father’s Day that in my opinion most Dad’s like hearty home style meals. Even more, they love BBQ. I found a way to combine these tastes into a smoky pot roast. This recipe is perfect for Dad’s who like a little kick…
I noticed a lot of people coming to read last year’s Ramadan posts and I thought it was time for a new one today. It’s the start of Ramadan and Muslim people around the world will start a month long ritual of fasting from sunrise to sunset starting tomorrow. For the first day of Ramadan…
“Doughnuts! Is there anything they can’t do? “ – Hommer Simpson Eating doughnuts is uniquely patriotic. National Doughnut Day occurs every year on the first Friday in June, prompting the nation’s best known doughnut makers to roll out the red carpet for doughnut aficionados from East to West with offers of free doughnuts. Created by…