L is for Limeade with Blood Orange Juice
Saturday, April 14th, 2007Filed Under Mocktails, Oranges and Kumquats, Recipes | 22 Comments
Spring is in the air! Suddenly there is a whole new variety of fruits and vegetables in the grocery stores. One fruit I look forward to in spring is Blood Orange - a variety of orange with dark red flesh. The juice is sweeter than regular oranges since the fruit is less acidic and it tastes a bit like raspberries mixed with oranges. Blood Oranges are full of antioxidants and are excellent sources of Vitamin C. The juice is normally used […]
I is for Ilaneer (Tender Coconut Water)
Saturday, March 24th, 2007Filed Under Coconut, India - Kerala, Mocktails, Recipes | 17 Comments
Ilaneer as Tender Coconut water is known in Kerala is one of the most delicious natural thirst quenchers in the world. On long road trips during the hot summers back home, the roadside Ilaneer vendors were like gods to us. At less than Rs. 10/. (less than 25¢) for a coconut, this very affordable drink is a great alternative to the expensive colas which are full of chemicals and artificial sweeteners. The refreshing tender coconut water is sweet in taste and has a lot of […]





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