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Kiwi Mint Lemonade

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Zespri Arabia did it again, that is to send me another box of kiwis. This time it was a pleasant surprise, in the form golden kiwis. I have never tasted golden kiwis before. Eagerly, I cut open a kiwi,scooped out the golden flesh and started devouring. The note of lemonade hit me sharply as I was warned. It was still not fully ripe. I gave it a few days and since the Ramadan started the box of kiwis was not disturbed very much.

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Kiwi and Sago Pudding

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The temperature is rising sharply here in Dubai. It’s hot and humid even in the evenings. The park outings with the kids have almost come to a standstill. We crave for juicy fruits,cooling liquids and food all the time. My granny used to make sago pudding or kanjee during very hot days in Sri Lanka. She used to say it’s very cooling to the body. It’s easy to make and delicious. We have it as dessert.

Mint Custard Pudding with Brown Nougat

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Who doesn’t love mint ? I know I do.I still pick the mint flavored gums among-st all the other visually appealing flavors. Now mint, in a custard pudding ? You must have tasted it with the addition of chocolate,the chocolate mint pudding,but no,without any chocolate,just plain ol’ refreshing mint,with the crunchy bite of nuts and sugar called nougat.That’s something new,right.

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No Bake Mango Cheesecake with Mango Sauce

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Happy Diwali for all you lovely people out there celebrating!
It’s so nice to see the atmosphere here,even though this part of the town is very quiet.Loud and happy chit-chat of the neighbors in the corridors who come out to exchange sweets,children clad in their best clothes running around and in the night the darkness lights up with all those multi-colored mini lights hanging up on the balconies  adding a true festive spirit into the air.
And now,I present this mango cheesecake though we’re way past the mango season.Poor hubby thought that mangoes which look plump,juicy and bright colored will surely taste good.But he was wrong.The mangoes weren’t that bad but they failed to impress me,me who grew up with a mom who was addicted to mangoes.
After making Mango Achcharu(mango pieces smothered in salt,chilli powder,sugar and vinegar,doesn’t this mix tickle your tastebuds? Not to worry,I’ll post the recipe when I get a bag of mangoes to finish),and numbing my tongue being greedy with this I hopped onto making something creamy and soothing to my palate.