Summers Under the Tamarind Tree: Recipes & Memories from Pakistan, written by Sumayya Usmani, features the diverse and often unexplored cuisine of Pakistan in over 100 recipes and beautifully written stories. I’m sharing a recipe for Sumayya’s Nani’s Firni (Pakistani Screwpine-Infused Ground Rice Pudding) and an overview of this gorgeous book. Sumayya Usmani is a food writer and…
Strawberry Cardamom Lassi
The Lassi is a North Indian yogurt-based smoothie used to combat the heat, in foods and outside. The most popular flavors are salty and sweet, with spices or fruits occasionally added. This particular lassi is created by blending yogurt with strawberries, cardamom, and a splash of rosewater. It is light, refreshing, and a perfect way to…
#FoodieExtravaganza Creative Ice Cream Flavors: Éma’a (Syrian Ice Cream)
Time for another Foodie Extravaganza! Foodie Extravaganza is where we celebrate obscure food holidays or cook and bake together with the same ingredient or theme each month. This month – Camilla of Culinary Adventures with Camilla is hosting – she invited bloggers to come up with creative ice cream creations. So during this first full…
Balaboosta Cookbook Review and Malabi with Orange Brandy Sauce
Balaboosta, named after the Yiddish expression for “a perfect housewife”, is a compilation of recipes and personal memories from Einat Admony. The term Balaboosta started as a well-respected title reserved for women who took care of their families and homes. Einat has redefined the word to include anyone who celebrates life and brings joy to others with food and entertaining….
