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Has it already been 2 weeks since my last post? The days just seem to be flying by and we are already in July! We are finally enjoying some wonderful summer weather and there’s no better time to do some grilling. Grilling at my house is a year round affair but nothing beats grilling fruit in the summer. My favorite is grilled pineapple, the bbq bringing out even more sweetness. While preparing Mahi Mahi burgers for dinner, I figured the best topping would be a grilled pineapple salsa. The combination of sweet pineapple, smoky roasted red peppers with a spicy kick was fresh and delicious.

And hey, if you have some extra grilled pineapple, spread some Nutella and sprinkle some nuts and you have yourself dessert!

Grilled Pineapple Salsa

Grilled pineapple, cubed
Roasted red peppers, chopped finely
Green onions
Red onions
Mint
Lime juice
Hot sauce

Toss and serve!

It was a lovely Sunday celebrating the important women in our lives – our mothers. Lunch consisted of fried kabobs (thanks to my sister-in-law) and nihari, a beef shank curry. The best way to top off this delicious meal had to be with one of my favorite drinks/desserts – faluda. Faluda is a mixture of rose syrup and milk accented with ice cream and vermicelli. This cool, creamy drink is the perfect way to toast all the amazing mothers out there – Happy Mother’s Day!

Faluda (10 Servings)

1.5 litres whole milk
2 cans evaporated milk
1/2 cup vanilla ice cream + more for serving
5 TB rose syrup
vermicelli or rice sticks
red food coloring

Cook the vermicelli in boiling water for five minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Add a few drops of red food coloring until the vermicelli are pink.

Combine milks, ice cream and rose syrup and chill until ready to serve.

In a tall cup, add a spoonful of noodles, a couple scoops of ice cream and top with the milk mixture. Serve with a straw and tall spoon.