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Opera Cake is a French cake which is layers of almond sponge layered with coffee buttercream and chocolate ganache. When I was in culinary school , one of our chefs made this every other week for the open house events and demoes conducted at the school and guess where we hanged out after the demoes... Continue Reading →
Aqua Frescas translate to "fresh waters" in spanish.They are made by blending fruits with sugar and water.For the Mango aqua fresca we are using fresh mango, orange juice, mintleaves and to add a twist to it pani puri masala. Note: I made the drink at a holi meetup as a demo,the pictures were clicked by... Continue Reading →
This drink screams tropical in its color.Pink color from the grenadine and orange from the orange juice and bright contrast and tequila to add a kick to it. Note: I made the drink at a holi meetup as a demo,the pictures were clicked by my friend Anita at http://www.anitamokashi.com/ Ingredients: 1.5 oz tequila 1 cup orange... Continue Reading →
This is a much favored drink during summers in India.We can make it a little more interesting with the recipe below by the use of almonds, tapioca pearls. Note: I made the drink at a holi meetup as a demo,the pictures were clicked by my friend Anita at http://www.anitamokashi.com/ Ingredients: 1 cups chilled milk 1 tablespoon... Continue Reading →
This is one of my favorite drinks whenever I visit Hawaii along with Mai Tai and Pina Colada.This drink features pineapple, coconut, citrus from the curacao and rum, singing heavily tropical flavors! Note: I made the drink at a holi meetup as a demo,the pictures were clicked by my friend Anita at http://www.anitamokashi.com/ Ingredients: 2 oz... Continue Reading →
Summer around the corner we are looking for cocktails/mocktails to make for our friends and family.Heres a simple natural lavender lemonade recipe.This recipe uses lavender flowers to make a simple syrup combined with coconut water and lemon juice. Note: I made the drink at a holi meetup as a demo,the pictures were clicked by my... Continue Reading →
Masala Chai is a staple breakfast drink in India with a myriad of spices like ginger, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise, black pepper etc. These spices are warming and are perfect for a winter drink.There are plenty of versions of Chai and this drink has been adapted to suit the palette of each region.Chai... Continue Reading →
Prathima Koneru 