Chilled Pineapple Juice

October 13, 2015October 13, 2015 ~ Sophie ~ 5 Comments

I think it is pineapple season. The reason I say so is because somehow they are easier to find and a little bit cheaper. With the scorching sun that is hitting us these days (right before massive downpours), I thought it is time to step up my game of making fruit drinks. Do you love experimenting with fruit drinks? What are your favorite combos? This one is as simple as having a blended pineapple, some lemons and sugar really. As simple as it is, it really is refreshing because the secret is chilling well before serving.

What you will need:

1 Large pineapple

5 Lemons

Water

Sugar Method

Wash all the fruit and set aside. Using a sharp knife, peel the pineapple and core it then cut it into pieces. Put the pineapple pieces in the blender and add water. Blend till smooth(without any chunks). Sieve the juice to remove tiny pieces of pineapple. Add sugar and stir till dissolved. Squeeze four lemons in the pineapple juice(make sure the lemon juice is sieved). Chill the juice. When ready to serve, cut the remaining lemon into thin slices, insert them into glasses, add ice cubes and then the juice. Serve.

Observations:

I did not put any specific measurements to the water and sugar because I believe we all have varied preferences. If you want the juice slightly sweeter and more concentrated, add less water and more sugar and if you want it a little lighter in taste and sweetness, add more water and less sugar.
The lemon juice enhances the flavor while the slices are garnish.

I hope by this you will be able to conquer the heat. Plus you can easily double (and triple even) the recipe to serve guests.

🙂

Sophie

Garlic Dodo(amaranth) Stir-fry

October 6, 2015January 26, 2017 ~ Sophie ~ 11 Comments

Another dodo dish! I feel like I have overdone myself with dodo this year because I am learning to warm up towards this miracle vegetable/weed (not the illegal kind of course). As a child, I despised the taste but now that I realize the health benefits of eating dodo, I am preparing it in every which way. And there are more dishes coming as long as it rains and just because of the versatility (did I mention preparing it in every which way?). Slightly browned garlic in a little oil releases an aroma that enhances the flavor of dodo. The stir-frying method locks in all the flavors and moisture while at the same time not overly cooking the vegetable till its grey (because that will remove all the vitamins we are after). So I urge you to try this dodo. You will be amazed.

RECIPE COMING SOON

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Sophie

20 Independence Day Recipes You Should Try

September 28, 2015September 29, 2015 ~ Sophie ~ 4 Comments

October 9 I Have exciting news for you! 9th of October is around the corner! But first, how did September treat you? I hope well! Independence Day is approaching real soon! What are your plans? I don’t know yet but I am sure te day will be chaotic almost everywhere! I plan to spend my time cooking and hanging out. So while you are thinking of what to do, let me give you a head start with these 20 mouth-watering dishes you should be making! Click on the images to get recipes.