…and freeze. To Freeze Pesto: Pour the pesto sauce in ice trays, top with olive oil, cover with cling film and freeze. Once frozen, remove the cubes, store in a zip loc bag, label with date and the weight of each cube of pesto and re-freeze. Thaw the required cubes of pesto when ready to use….
The coastal regions and the Konkan belt are blessed with an abundance of tropical fruits in summer. With the onset of summer, you will notice the flowering fruit trees and immediately realize whether there will be a bumper crop. Sometimes the calculations can go wrong if the weather conditions change drastically before you actually get to see the ripened aromatic fruits. The mango is a delicate fruit and if there is a storm or heavy rain when th…
Pineapple is one of the most vibrant and juicy tropical fruits. It has essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidant properties. Even though it is spiky and a little difficult to peel; there are skilled fruit sellers who peel and carve the pineapple beautifully. We are very fond of pineapples and always enjoy the fresh fruit in all its glory and include it in our diet. It has great culinary uses and I always try to use the opportunity to utilize…
…ooling properties and it provides the much needed goodness to mankind. The tropical climate in the coastal regions with soaring temperatures and high humidity does affect the quality of life of people living in these regions especially the farmers working in the fields. It is the coconut which comes to the rescue to provide the much needed cooling element and that is why it is incorporated in daily healthy living. Those who have health issues shou…
Pineapple is a delicious and wonderful tropical fruit. It has immense health benefits and is of great medicinal value. Even though it has an exterior which is rough and hard; you cannot help but admire the beautiful Pineapple with its refreshingly mild and bright interior which is just like molten gold. You can have dark yellow or light yellow fleshy fruit. Pineapple is a sweet juicy fruit, a great tenderiser and pairs well with meats and cheese…
…le soil. They are of interest to home growers and are mainly cultivated in tropical and subtropical countries. Guavas have great nutritional value. They are rich in Vitamin C and dietary fibre. They are extensively used in culinary preparations or can be eaten in its natural form. You can have jam, marmalade, jelly, juice and prepare tarts, pies, etc. I think, Guava is most popular and relished as good old Guava Cheese! Guavas are high in pectin w…
…ing of fruits and is so versatile. Can anyone resist this delicious golden tropical fruit? Mangoes are the crowning glory of summer and when you step into the fruit market, you just can’t help but admire the gorgeous mangoes arranged so neatly in baskets and also in huge pyramids. So many varieties… very difficult to select… just irresistible! Whichever way you choose to relish them, you will thoroughly enjoy them. They blend so well in milkshakes…
…eaten warm during the chill winter months. Pineapple is one of my favorite tropical fruits! I like to use fresh as well as tinned pineapples. This classic cake is usually topped with maraschino cherries which are not easily available in Pune.. I use candied cherries which is good enough. You may even use walnuts. Fresh Pineapples are easily available but since I had a spare tin of pineapple slices, I thought of using it & it turned out well. D…
Luscious mangoes are one of the most loved tropical fruits. You can do so much with mangoes… it does not matter to me whether they are raw or ripe mangoes. I just go crazy when I see mangoes!! Today’s post is the most delicious & worth every effort! I used my very own recipe of Vanilla Sponge Cake to create this irresistible layered mousse mirror cake. This cake ideally calls for fresh mangoes. I love the combination of fresh cubes of mango…
Chikoo/Sapota/Sapodilla is another popular, delicious tropical fruit. This small and humble fruit is so sweet, pulpy, filling, nutritious & healthy. Even though chikoo is rich in calories, its soft, easily digestible pulp composes of simple sugars like fructose and sucrose that when eaten replenishes energy and revitalizes the body instantly. Chikoo is a vital source of vitamins, minerals and has health benefiting antioxidants and tannins. I…