Every summer starts off by me putting up a large pot to make bottles of Rooh Afza for my kids and visitors at home. It has been a tradition for years now. Guests are served this home made version of Rooh Afza. The heat gets so unbearable in Pakistan during June and July that one Continue reading «Home Made Rooh Afza- Guest Chefling»
With load shedding and temperatures touching 50c mark, the only saviour we have in the house are the drinks made by my mom. One of the favorite is the green mango squash and the other one is what we call Rooh Fursa (a home made Rooh Afza). With these two drinks readily available in our fridge, we Continue reading «Green Mango Squash – Beat the Heat»
The temperatures are rising and so are the tempers during the Election 2013 campaign. The importance of exercising your right to vote can’t be stressed enough. Its about the belief that your input can make a difference and even one vote can make a difference. So be prepared to stand in heat for hours to show for your country Continue reading «Keep it Calm and have Mint Lemonade- Election Day Menu»
In our part of the world, tea is certainly the most popular hot drink. Today, making tea has become convenient for most people, thanks to the variety of tea bags available. Still, many people including me cannot make peace with them. Success of various dhaba’s and roadside tea stalls just outside any corporate office would Continue reading «My Cup of Pakistani Tea»
For those who are familiar with the twin cities know exactly where I’m coming from. The Faizabad Interchange is quite an experience if you’re entering either one of the city. If traveling from Islamabad to Pindi, the minute you are about to take the loop, you sit upright, adjust the rearview mirror and call on Continue reading «Guest Chefling-The Faizabad Interchange Masala Chaye»
On a hot summer afternoon, all a Punjabi needs is a glass of Lassi to fight the heat. Its a drink made out of yogurt and milk. Over the weekend when the temperature was touching 45 degree Celsius, the only thing that rescued me was not a glass but three glasses of fresh cold Lassi. Its Continue reading «Lassi Drink- Perfect drink for a hot summer afternoon»
