Tag Archives: summer

Look, Ma, There’s Rat..a..touille On My Pizza!

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Tadka Pasta

Pizzas spell comfort from the word go – stringy, bubbled-over cheese, crackling yet cushiony crusts, and the deeply satisfying medley of sauce and vegetables (or meat, if that’s your thing). They’re what you indulge in when you’re feeling low for … Continue reading →

Posted in Bakes And Cakes, Bread Binder, Funnibles, Globe Food-Trottin', Snack Attack | Tagged Herbs de Provence, how to make pizza, peppers, pizza, pizza with lots of vegetables, produce, ratatouille, ratatouille pizza, seasonal, semolina pizza, suji pizza, summer, tomatoes, vegetable, vegetable pizza, vegetarian, veggie pizza, zucchini | 3 Comments

Citrusy Sweet Tea, Y’all!

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Tadka Pasta

Spoon after spoon stirred in to no avail, the cold tea resists all attempts at sweetening as the sugar settles like a stubborn sludge at the bottom of the jug. A jumble of thoughts swirl up at the sight, remindful … Continue reading →

Posted in Bev Bar, Summer Coolers | Tagged cinnamon iced tea, citrus iced tea, healthy, how to make iced tea, Iced tea, lemon iced tea, masala iced tea, orange iced tea, refreshing, summer, Sweet tea | 33 Comments

Cuddle up with a Coffee Crush

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Tadka Pasta

There are few things that can match up to the experience of waking up to freshly brewed coffee in the morning. Or any time of day. Sauntering into the kitchen with eyes still half-closed..one holds the steel curves of a … Continue reading →

Posted in Bev Bar, Summer Coolers | Tagged blended coffee drink, coffee milkshake, coffee slush, cold coffee, frappucino recipe, healthy, summer | 8 Comments

Slightly-spiced..Melony Ice

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Tadka Pasta

It’s the middle of a work week, school is closed for the day. Daddy is toiling away in an airconditioned cube, twenty miles away. But Mommy’s schedule surely allows for a picnic in the park. The sun is falling in … Continue reading →

Posted in Funnibles, Summer Coolers, Sweet Treats | Tagged after-school, cold, dessert, garam masala, granita, healthy, ice, lime juice, masala, mint, refreshing, slush, snack, spice, spices, summer, whole spices | 15 Comments

Very Berry Snow Cone

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Tadka Pasta

Summer surrender is not about packing on those calories by ceding to the call of ice cream shops. It’s about simply quenching your thirst, about feeling cool as a cucumber..the way you feel when you’re surrounded by the air of … Continue reading →