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Microwave Indian milk fudge

Sailaja from Sailaja's kitchen is the winner of the Swarowski giveaway Congratulations.

Indian milk sweet known as pedas made in the microwave.

1 3/4 cup milk powder

1 can (13 or 14 oz) condensed milk

1 tbsp butter at room temperature

1/4 tsp saffron

1/4 tsp cardamom ground

2 tbsp coarsely ground nuts garnish

Using a fork beat the milk powder, ground cardamom and condensed milk until it is smooth. Add butter and mix well. Then add saffron, mix and microwave for 2 minutes.

The mixture will have a crumbled appearance and it should have a consistency where it can be rolled. If the mixture looks milky, microwave for another 30 seconds or 1 minute this depends on the microwave, do not overcook or the pedas will be hard.

Remove from heat stir the mixture and wait till the mixture cools because it will be very hot. Grease the hand and roll into shapes. Garnish with nuts and serve. Can also serve chilled.

This recipe is adapted from here and goes to bookmarked tuesday, MMK #2 Indian mithai mela and Microwave easy cooking 4th anniversary potluck party.

Clearly fresh bags, fruit salad and smoothie

I am glad I got the opportunity to test this fabulous product. Hope you get a chance to use these as well.

During Summer fruits ripe faster hence spoil faster, so I tested some bananas inside the clearly fresh bags and some outside. The bananas I put in the bag and the ones left outside both had the same firmness and spots.

I was surprised to find the bananas inside the bags less ripe and still firm compared to the bananas outside the bag. The bananas inside the bag aren't troubled by fruit flies either :)

The result of the bananas in one day.

I also placed fresh raspberries in the bag and left them in the freezer to use when it is not in season.

The reason these bags differ from the other brands is because it has BreathWay technology which allows the uncooked fruits and vegetables to breathe naturally and last longer. These ziplock bags don't need to be thrown out after one use so there is more value in it.

Here is a simple delicious fruit salad which is perfect to keep cool during this heat.

I used the ripe bananas with the raspberries and mango for a healthy delicious smoothie.

1 banana ripe

1/2 cup mangoes

1/4 cup raspberries

1/2 cup milk

1 tbsp sugar

ice cubes or water

Blend all together and serve chilled. I liked the taste of this smoothie better with mango.

This goes to iftar moments and meatless mondays.

This beautiful pink is without mango.

Swarovski ring giveaway

I have the pleasure of doing a giveaway that is not related to food, but something that many of you will like.

Swarovski as you may already know, is a well known brand name for a line of crystal and glass products produced in Austria which came to USA in the 70s.

The ring is comfortable and flexible as it is on a stretchy cord that can easily be rolled into the finger. The one I got was a beautiful pearl ring which is crafted using crystal and finished with layers of luminous pearlescent coating. The pearls look very real from the look and feel of it. It is supposed to be more durable than natural pearls.

Swarovski ring giveaway will be till August 8, 2011.

To enter the giveaway

Leave a comment on this post saying which watch band and watch face combination you would choose looking at their build your own watch page.

Please leave your email address or send me your email address to torviewtoronto@gmail.com if you like to be part of the of the giveaway.

The winner of this giveaway living in USA or Canada can choose a free Swarovski ring and it will be mailed to the winner free of charge.

There is also a 15% coupon code (AKHEE627) for any jewelry on chunky bling open to all the readers until the 15th of August.

You can also host an online jewelry party or check out there site for bead watches or other handmade jewelry.

Our trip to the strawberry farm this year and few ideas to use fresh strawberries. Smoothie, cake, muffins, shortcake and streusel cake.
Enjoy!

Roasted cauliflower

1 cauliflower cut into florets

3 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

hot water and 1/2 tsp salt

Soak the florets in salted hot water for about 5 minutes. Drain the cauliflower.

Drizzle oil and salt on the cauliflower and bake at 400F for 15 minutes turn the slices and roast the other side until it is golden and tender. Sprinkle with pepper flakes and serve hot.

This recipe is from the book Family meals and goes to healthy snacks.

The Summer fresh giveaway winner is Zaiqa Congratulations.

Savoury pancakes and giveaway winner

1/4 cup cavena or other *

1/4 cup rice any type

1/4 cup urud dal split black gram

1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds

tempering

1 to 2 tbsp oil

1/4 tsp mustard seeds

1/4 tsp cumin seeds coarsely ground

1/4 tsp fennel seeds coarsely ground

1 to 2 green chillies chopped to taste

2 to 3 tbsp onion chopped

1/2 tsp ginger grated

1 tsp salt

water to soak and to make the batter

Soak cavena, urud dal and rice with fenugreek seeds for more than 2 hour then grind it. Leave the ground mixture to ferment overnight; the longer it is kept it will be soft so it should be kept at least more than 6 to 8 hours.

Heat oil put mustard seeds, cumin and fennel. Then add onion, green chillie, ginger and sauté. Add this to the fermented mixture. Add water as needed to the mixture to make a smooth pourable thick pancake batter.

Heat a griddle to maximum and pour about 3 tbsp pancake batter and spread it quickly and evenly. Cook until it is easy to flip, then cook the other side. The longer it is cooked it will become crispy but be sure to watch and not burn the pancake.

As I use a nonstick griddle there is no need to put oil but if you need oil the pan before putting the pancakes. These savoury crepes or dosa can be eaten on its own.

* If you don't have cavena use oats, barley or quinoa in the same way.

Thank you to all the dear friends who had participated at the food palette series purple, check out the wonderful purple dishes. Congrats to the winner Lizzy.

Summer fresh giveaway

I am excited to review the products from Summer fresh and offer a giveaway to the readers of Torviewtoronto :) They offer many varieties of hummus, dips, salads and meals to go.

Check out the variety of healthy hummus and dips. I served it with sandwiches, both adults and children enjoyed. Summer fresh has a wide range of light dips and hummus for those who watch their calories. They also have yummy salads.

I had a chance to try out the Meal to go, I loved that it was healthy and perfect to eat on the run or to take on trips in a cooler. The packaging is wonderful as it can be saved to do art work with children :)

Couscous salad in the meal to go.

We tasted the couscous salad and seven grain salad, both had distinctive taste and perfect for adults. The packages came with hummus, flat bread sesame crackers and trail mix; which in my opinion are healthy energizing meals.

Trail mix with cranberry, almond, cashew and pumpkin seeds.

I served the tzatziki with fresh vegetables and it was a hit. Can also prepare gyros without making the dip at home. The squeeze bottle would be convenient to take during barbecues and outdoor parties.

The packages had clear information on it. As fresh ingredients are used the expiry date was clearly stated. They had signs on it for vegetarian, gluten free, fibre source and lactose free sign with V, G, F and L on it; which makes shopping easier. This product is available in USA and Canada.

Summer fresh is offering $10 worth of free coupons for the readers to taste a variety of their products. Check out their site and leave a comment saying which of their products you like to try. The giveaway is within Canada and ends on the 10th of July, 2011. Leave a comment on this post and I will pick a winner randomly, I am happy for this opportunity in which I can share information about this product with all of you so you can enjoy Summer fresh with your family.
Update: The winner is Mona

Vanilla ice cream

2 cups heavy cream

2 cups milk

2" of vanilla bean split lengthwise

2 egg yolks

1/2 cup sugar

2 tbsp vanilla extract optional

Combine cream and milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Add vanilla bean and heat the mixture until it almost boils about 8 minutes. Reduce the heat to low.

Beat egg yolks, sugar and vanilla extract in a bowl until it is yellow and smooth about 2 minutes. Add 4 tbsp hot milk mixture and stir until combined. Gradually add the egg yolk mixture to the warm milk mixture and stir continuously to prevent eggs from curdling. Cook over low heat till slightly thickened and mixture coats the back of the spoon about 4 minutes. Cool completely and scrape seeds from the vanilla bean and put into the mixture and mix. Discard the bean shell.

Place the mixture in a covered container and leave it in the fridge overnight. This would be better :) If not leave it to chill over an ice bath for about 1/2 hour to make the ice cream right away.

If the mixture is not thick the ice cream will be loose and watery.

Pour the mixture into the freezer bowl and turn the machine on and mix until it thickens about 25 minutes. Serve or transfer to an air tight container and place in the freezer until firm or for later.

Can add nuts and chocolate chip towards the last 5 minutes when the ice cream machine is on.

This homemade ice cream can be added to different beverages like falooda or milk shakes.

Recipe adapted from the Cuisinart manual and goes to bookmarked tuesdays, letz relishh ice creams, only ice cream and hearth and soul.

Updated: For the egg yolks use egg substitute.

I won a Starbucks gift card from Kitchen sojourn, do check out this delicious site.

Food palette series purple

Food palette series Purple is here with a wonderful Cavena giveaway. You have seen me using it, now you have a chance of winning it.

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Please put a link to the event with the logo on your post

No dishes with alcohol or pork ingredients

End product or ingredients used can be
purple (blueberries, figs, purple potatoes, purple asparagus etc.)

Maximum 2 per blog, new post is preferred but archived are welcome

Use the linky list below or email me the URL of your post at torviewtoronto@gmail.com I will add the picture of your post below.

Event is open to all from all over the world. Due to shipping giveaway is for USA and Canada.

Check out the last food palette colour pink and you will find lots of ideas to use seasonal fruit, thank you to all those who participated.
Looking forward to your support have fun and link up.