Monthly Archives: July 2010
Summer sun tea
| July 12, 2010 | Posted by ameliaps under Drinks and cocktails, summer, tea |
“Drink your tea slowly and reverently, as if it is the axis on which the world earth revolves – slowly, evenly, without rushing toward the future.” ~Thich Nat Hahn It’s HOT!!!So I made some “sun tea”… basically ice-tea that is slowly steeped outside in the heat of the summer sun. I like mine with a… more
Agua frescas de fruta (refreshing Mexican fruit drink)
| July 8, 2010 | Posted by ameliaps under Drinks and cocktails, fruit, summer |
I am so happy I “discovered” these fantasticly refreshing and healthy summer drinks!!! During the summer heat in Mexico (and other Latin American countries) you can find agua frescas de fruta (literally fresh fruit water)served everywhere. These thirst-quenching drinks are prepared using whatever fruits are in season (or vegetables, like cucumbers, and sometimes even flowers or seeds), water and some… more
King crab, champagne and vanilla risotto
| July 6, 2010 | Posted by ameliaps under champagne, crab, risotto, romantic, seafood, summer |
So we found king crab at the market…could not pass this delicacy.It’s amazing how much “meat” comes out of a small amount of crab. It’s an expensive treat so we tried to make the most out of our purchase. First we steamed the meat and enjoyed it with drawn butter and fresh squeezed lemon juice for… more
Fruit kebabs (my "Sticky fingers" feature in "For Food’s Sake" newsletter)
| July 1, 2010 | Posted by ameliaps under dessert, fruit, kebabs, kids, summer |
Hi friends!I belong to a secret supper club called “For Food’s Sake” created by my amazing friend Esther Andrew (you might recall my posts from a few dinners ago here, and here, and here).The first newsletter, celebrating the club’s first year anniversary, is now published.I will have an ongoing feature called “Sticky Fingers“.May your little ones… more
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