Vanilla Buttercream Milk Shake

A few weeks back, I received a wonderful package from Godiva, which contained 5 packs of delicious Godiva Truffles for me to review and share with friends and family. I love chocolate, and Godiva truffles means they would have to be one of the best, so there was no way I could refuse this opportunity! I was asked to serve these for a Girls Flight Night gathering, and since I had invited my friends … [Read more...]

Chocolate & Blackberry Harvest Cocktail

Wouldn't you be thrilled if someone told you that you are unique, and so they are going to name a recipe or a drink on your name - something that reflects you as an individual, your unique personality and choices? I bet you would, and that's precisely how I felt when I was approached by the BACARDI® group, via GLAM, to try a new Cocktail Recipe that highlights me and my personal taste! They sent … [Read more...]

Iced Tea & Orange Mojito

We've been blessed with some warm sunshine in the past few days, and it has actually been good enough to take a book out on the swing in the backyard and enjoy reading in the sun. And to make the most of this moment, I whipped up a batch of Orange & Iced Tea Mojito, with a hint of strawberries in it. I got the inspiration when I was sent some samples of Lipton Iced Tea for review. They have … [Read more...]

Mango Lassi & Strawberry Shots

Summer and Mangoes go hand-in-hand, and if I were in India, I would have seriously gained a few sounds in Summer, just because of eating Mangoes every single day! This sweet, juicy and fibrous fruit is undoubtedly the King of Fruits, at least for me and my family. There's nothing like squeezing out fresh mango pulp and relishing it to your heart's desire. Luckily, my little one also loves it like … [Read more...]

Phirni (Rice Pudding) with Mixed-Berry Sauce

I have made Phirni before, and everyone in our family enjoys this rich and creamy Rice pudding, However, when I first came across Jagruti's version in her post about Father's Day, I was intrigued by the flavor combination and decided to give it a try. Firni is a kind of Rice Pudding, made with Powdered Rice. It is similar to what we call Kheer or Payasam in India, but made with powdered rice … [Read more...]

Ultimate Holiday Cocktails

Ultimate Holiday Cocktail Recipes  Thanksgiving is literally just around the corner, and pretty soon we'll be setting up our house for Santa as Christmas draws closer. Holiday season gives all of us a chance to spend some good quality time with our families, laughing away at kids' jokes, and swapping high-school stories with friends and family. This is also a time to celebrate good food, and so … [Read more...]

Green Smoothie Recipe

Green Smoothie RecipeBelieve it or not, but the one most significant change that I noticed in myself after becoming a Mom, is how much more attention I pay to the kind and quality of food I cook, and how I read the labels for every product that I buy, making sure I am feeding a healthy, balanced and nutritious meal to my toddler! I never really did that, except when I was on a whimsical … [Read more...]

Pineapple & Lychee Cocktail Martini

Pineapple & Lychee CocktailWhen it comes to making drinks, one usually prefers to stick to the fruits available at that time of the year. Drinks & desserts are one of the best ways to capture the flavor of the seasons in your food. And this Pineapple & Lychee delight is perfect for your next Hawaiian Backyard BBQ! Adapting it slightly from a regular Martini, we swap the plain Lychee juice with a … [Read more...]

Mango Mojito – Sensational Summer Cocktail

Mango and Pineapple Mojito - Summer CocktailAs Summer kicks in, blended fruit and ice drinks become a necessary addition to any party or gathering. A refreshing cocktail sounds just about right after a long day at the beach, and if you are a cocktail person rather than a smoothie person, this Mango Mojito is just what you need! Mangoes are a favorite fruit in India, in fact, it has been crowned as … [Read more...]