Cucumber! There is a debate if it is a fruit or a vegetable but since it has seeds to reproduce, it is placed under fruits [technically] but due to its usage, it is classified under vegetables. Cucumber is a dieters dream as it has very few calories [around 13 calories/100grams] yet it provides several nutrients.…
Aqua Fresca – A refreshing watermelon drink from Mexico! Aqua fresca/Aguas de frutas literally means fresh/fruit water and they are a real treat in summer. Very less work but high benefits are guaranteed with this drink. Watermelon is overflowing in street carts and I made this often not only to quench the thirst but also…
This week [22/07/2009] parts of Asia witnessed the longest solar eclipse of the 21st century. As usual I started my day with the cooking and cleaning and as the time for the eclipse drew close it started turning dark, not as dark as night but definitely darker that the evenings would be, [I would call…
This is from Mexico.. Yes, after a very long time I am blogging about an international dish. It’s not that I am against international cuisine, it’s just that I keep blogging about the ‘everyday recipes’ that I don’t find time to try out other cuisines. So what made me try this dish, you may ask.…
Summer holidays are always fun – I mean when we are kids. No rushing to school, packed lunches, loads of homework!!!! I always used to look forward to the summer holidays. Mom and Dad would take me to my grandparent’s place where I used to stay till the end of the vacation. After spending a…
