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Agua de Pina – Mexican Pineapple Water

Agua de Pina – Mexican Pineapple Water

Agua de pina (Spanish for “cool waters”, or literally “fresh waters”) are light non-alcoholic beverage.

Strawberry Orange Banana Smoothie

Strawberry Orange Banana Smoothie

A smoothie is a thick drink made in a blender. or hundreds of years Mediterranean and Eastern cultures have served pureed fruit drinks that resemble what we call smoothies. It wasn’t until the invention of the blender and home refrigerators in the 1900’s.

Chinese Spring Rolls

Chinese Spring Rolls

Spring Rolls originated in China and the history of these rolls can be dated back to Eastern Jinn dynasty.

Salt and Pepper Tofu

Salt and Pepper Tofu

Chinese Salt & Pepper Tofu

Brussels Sprout, Anchovy, Lemon & Caper Spaghetti

Brussels Sprout, Anchovy, Lemon & Caper Spaghetti

History and Origin Many historians believe pasta was introduced from China by Marco Polo on his epic voyage, but some believe it originated in Italy. Rice flour was the first pasta that was known to man, and it was common in the east. Spaghetti used to 

Burmese Falooda

Burmese Falooda

Flalooda is a milky beverage that originated in India, served in a tall glass with basil seeds, sugar syrup and ice cream. It comes in many varieties and you can’t go wrong with what you choose to add to it. In Burma, you add a lump of delicious custard flan.

Potato Gnocchi

Potato Gnocchi

Gnocchi is a Italian type of pasta.

Bhapa Doi – Steamed Yogurt Bengali Pudding

Bhapa Doi – Steamed Yogurt Bengali Pudding

Bhapa Doi is a popular Bengali Sweet made with hung curd. Doi means “curd” and Bhapa means “steamed or baked”. The dessert consists of steamed yogurt served chilled. Adding nuts or fresh fruit to Bhapa doi will boost its flavor.

Paneer Bhapa Bengali Style

Paneer Bhapa Bengali Style

Paneer Bhapa is a unique snack. Paneer or Cottage Cheese is made by curdling milk – either you do it by adding lemon juice/vinegar or sometimes, some cooking malfunction can do it for you. Paneer is also called as Chhana in Bengali and is often made at home.

Twinkies American Snack Cake

Twinkies American Snack Cake

A Twinkie is an American snack cake described as “golden sponge cake with a creamy filling”.