Raspberry Mint Lemonade

I thought of this recipe for Radhika's - "Blog Hop Wednesday" as I was going through my 3rd week partner - Madhusmita's blog  "RedSpice.in" and found this lemonade very interesting. I basically love lemonade and always keep in the fridge. It's so refreshing and cool during the summer and lot better than coke or pepsi.

The other reason for me to choose this recipe is because it is very easy and simple to make. Tomorrow I am busy most of the day because if "Vinayaka Chaturthi" and I have to take my son to a play date with kids, where I need to stay with him. But I am absolutely happy for trying some refreshing, healthy, homemade and simple yet colorful drink.

Now lets head back to the recipe....

Ingredients:
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1/2 cup fresh or frozen Raspberries
3 cups Lemonade
1/2 freshly squeezed Lime Juice
3 tbsp Sugar/ Honey
5-6 Mint Leaves

Method:
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1. In a blender add raspberries, sugar/honey, mint leaves and blend to a paste, then add enough lemonade and stir it well and strain it.

2. Add crushed ice or ice cubes and serve it cold with raspberry, lime and mint as garnish.

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Lemon Parsley Rice

I always eat lemon cilantro rice when I go to Chipotle restaurant. I love the aromatic rice and the tangy lemon flavor, so I wanted to try that once at home. I know it is simple, but sometimes you feel like eating simple food which is so aromatic, refreshing and light. My mind started thinking something different, so when I opened the fridge I didn't see cilantro but parsley. I love the flavor of parsley and and use it more in Italian recipes and I know that Shoj and Anush will also like it. So I made this with lot of parsley and it was a great hit. I can say, it's the best dish for lazy days, it will surely lighten up your mind and feel fresh. Now lets go back to the recipe... :)

Ingredients:
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2 cups Cooked Rice ( I used Basmati Rice - cooked it with 3 1/2 cups of water and salt)
1 cup Parsley chopped
1 Juice of Lemon

Method:
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1. In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked rice when it's hot, mix with lemon juice so that each rice is well coated with the lemon tangy taste. (You can add less or more lemon juice according to your taste).

2. Allow the rice to come to a warm temperature and then add the chopped parsley and mix well again gently, making sure not to break the rice.

Note: Adding herbs at the very end of cooking or when the food is warm or cold will make the herbs retain it's color and release their aroma better and also will retain it's nutrients.

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Black and White Wednesday - First Starbucks Store

The name says it all.. The First Starbucks Store in Seattle. This picture was taken during our last year visit to Seattle. Our friend Denny had invited us over for the Tulip Festival.


Sending this to Susan's Black and White Wednesdays!