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Orange Pekoe Ice Tea

Published On 06 Jun 2009 By redchillies. Under Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Refreshments/ Summer Coolers.

Summer is here and it just showsJ. The temperature here has climbed to the upper 90’s (F) and it is hot and sultry both inside and outside. We were blessed with unexpected rains during the middle of the week, which provided some relief, but this weekend it is going to ... Read More

Banana Chocolate Milkshake

Published On 18 May 2009 By redchillies. Under Refreshments/ Summer Coolers.

Last week was pretty hectic both on the work front as well as on the personal front. Right from the get-go on Monday up to Friday we had crazy schedules and other things lined up one after the other. Dear Husband was also out of town for couple of days ... Read More

Quick and Healthy Breakfast Smoothie

Published On 08 May 2009 By redchillies. Under Breakfast/ Brunch /Tiffin Varieties, Low Fat Recipes, Refreshments/ Summer Coolers.

Few days ago, my colleagues were having a conversation at work about good and healthy breakfast, its benefits and how it boosts metabolism etc. Research has proved that eating breakfast improves memory and concentration. Even though we try to follow this at home as much as possible, with today's hectic schedules, ... Read More

Panaka (Indian Lemonade)

Published On 07 Apr 2009 By redchillies. Under Indian Festival Recipes, Karnataka Recipes, Refreshments/ Summer Coolers.

Panaka(Kannada) is usually prepared on Sri Rama Navami a Hindu festival, celebrating of the birth of Lord Rama. Panaka or Panakam (Telugu) is a sweet drink prepared with jaggery, lemon and pepper. This is an Indian version of lemonade and uses jaggery instead of sugar. Jaggery is a rich source ... Read More

Healthy Strawberry Yogurt

Published On 30 Mar 2009 By redchillies. Under Refreshments/ Summer Coolers.

Spring has finally arrived and how. The weather has now changed for the better. Gone are those dreadful chilling days and now that has made way for mild and pleasant weather. There are some days with exceptions, but then I will take spring any time of the year. The bare ... Read More

Strawberry Banana Milkshake

Published On 19 Mar 2009 By redchillies. Under Refreshments/ Summer Coolers.

I had not eaten or seen strawberries while I was in India. It was only after coming here to the US that I got a taste of it. It took a while for me to acquire the taste, but now that I am used to it, I just love it. ... Read More

Gujarathi Kadhi

Published On 06 Jan 2009 By redchillies. Under Indian Vegetarian Side Dishes, Refreshments/ Summer Coolers.

I grew up eating predominantly Konkani/Maharashtrian and also Karnataka style food. Even though I had Guajarati food occasionally maybe at friend’s place or restaurants I always enjoyed it and craved for more. The sweet mild taste, flavorful spices all blend together to form a unique taste. Quite frankly we are ... Read More