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Tea is always my favorite talking point when it comes to food. Maybe it is something I connect with easily. Here's a special ode to one of my favorite ingredients. Read more about the magical blue tea and find two easy recipes in my blog. Direct link in the bio. Happy Independence to my fellow Indians 💙 . . . #tealover #tea #magicingredient #foodstylist #happyindependenceday #15thaugust #indianfood #assamese #foodblogger #independenceday
Offering tea to guests is not just tradition but a ritual every Assamese family rejoices. Even on a hot summer afternoon, a cup of tea refreshes them. However, the heat is on the rise due to climate change. The frequent rain spells do give some relief, but the sunny weather leaves us drained. Inspired by this tradition of serving tea, I have come up with this refreshing drink with tea. And not just any tea, it's butterfly blue tea. Simple, Refreshing drink with just three ingredients: Butterfly pea flower tea 15 to 20 flowers Water 1 litre Coconut water 1 litre Method: Bring 1 litre of water to boil, turn of the heat and soak 15 to 20 butterfly pea flowers. Let the blue color slowly seep out. Strain and let the tea cool. Make ice. At the time of serving, just pour the chilled coconut water in glasses and top it with the blue tea ice. Add an edible flower to make it fancy. Serve this pretty drink to your guests this Eid and see them smile. Eid ul Adha Mubarak to everyone!! Have a blessed day🤗 . . . #magicingredient #fahmimarif #foodstyling #foodstylist #healthyrecipes #eiduladha #eidmubarak #eidmubarak2019 #tea #bluebutterflytea #bluetea #icedtea #beverage #lovetea
It took me a couple of days to get over the fact that my vacation got over!!! I was kind of stuck. There was a scene in Harry Potter where one of his teacher's show him an hour glass which was unique. The sand particles moved faster when the conversations were interesting and slow when they were not. How many of you believe time travel??? I do. I didn't want to talk about food today so just enjoy the stop motion of coconut cream frosting on the carrot cake I posted a couple of days ago(going back in time see... 🙈) Recipe of this healthy carrot cake is up on the blog with the direct link in the bio. . . . #magicingredient #fahmimarif #foodstyling #foodstylist #healthyrecipes #baking #carrotcake #healthycarrotcake #uaefoodstylist #foodblogger #dubaifoodblogger
I know life is about living the moment, but how many of you wait for the weekend?? I do... I feel sometimes I live from one weekend to another. Summers are still in season, but a little heat won't hurt right!!! Try this easy chicken ghee roast. The recipe is up on the blog with the direct link in the bio. . . . #fahmimarif #magicingredient #foodstylist #foodstyling #foodstylistdubai #uaefoodstylist #foodblogger #recipeblogger #indianfood
Keep it simple and keep it delicious. Healthy carrot cake with my favorite ingredient is up on the blog. Read about sugar, what are the different kinds and some interesting facts about 'SUGAR'. What kind of sugar/sweetner can I find in your pantry any day??? As my vacation comes to an end, I am a little dazed. I honestly did nothing. Ras AL Khaimah is a beautiful place and I wish I had more time to explore. The staycation was amazing and you will still find snippets of our staycation in my stories. . . . #fahmimarif #magicingredient #foodstylist #foodstyling #recipeblogger #healthyrecipes #foodblogger #baking #carrotcake #coconutcream
Our quick lunch yesterday, before we hit the road for our tiny vacation in Ras al Khaimah. We love this beautiful Emirate. It is one of the seven Emirates in the North. Check stories for glimpses of our stay cation. In the picture you can see roasted cherry tomatoes hummus with vegetables, feta cheese and parmesan crisps. Recipe for the hummus Cherry tomatoes 300 gms Garlic 5 to 6 (small) Chickpeas 200 gms Lemon juice 2 tbsp Tahini 2 tbsp Paprika 1 tsp Salt Olive oil 2 tbsp Method Heat the oven for 10 min at 180 degrees. Roast the tomatoes for 10 to 15 minutes with a little oil. Place everything in a blender and blend to fine paste. When it comes to vacation what kind of person are you.... An adventure seeker, art and culture lover, nature lover or just prefer to laze around and chill😊 Happy friendship day💕 . . . #fahmimarif #magicingredient #foodstylist #hummus #recipeblogger #foodstyling #foodblogger
Learn a little more about Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. The history, the traditions, and the health benefits. A good coffee table book with beautiful pictures is a visual treat for everyone. I loved flipping through the pages of the coffee table book by @parmigianoreggiano, learning about the fascinating journey of this cheese. Read the blog post to get an idea of what the book says. Also, find the recipe for this delicious Garlicky brussels sprouts with parmesan cheese. It has the right amount of heat, sweetness, and cheese that makes you crave for Brussels sprouts. Yes!!! I had to make it on repeat. Recipe up on the blog. Link in the bio . . . @parmigianoreggianoarabia #magicingredient #fahmimarif #foodstyling #foodstylist #healthyrecipes #bakedbrusselsprouts #parmigianoreggiano #healthyrecipes #foodblogger #organic
Sometimes keeping it easy and delicious is all that matters. And this one ticked these two boxes perfectly. Baked french toast with cherries and chocolate. With cherry season on I had to create something with them. Recipe for this easy breakfast is up on the blog. Link in the bio . . . #magicingredient #fahmimarif #foodstyling #foodstylist #dubaifoodblogger #uaefoodblogger #uaefoodbloggers #toast #toasttuesday
Let's talk about cheese!! A cheese board is a great conversation starter on your dinner table. It is a mix of different ingredients bound together for the love of cheese. Do drop a line for your favorite cheese. Choosing one particular cheese is difficult for me. But whenever you open my fridge, you will find a block of Parmigiano Reggiano. It has the "power" to lift any simple dish. Will be sharing more about my love of this cheese and its health benefits in my upcoming blog post. Hope you enjoy the video ❤ @parmigianoreggianoarabia @parmigianoreggiano . . . #magicingredient #fahmimarif #foodstyling #foodstylist #healthyrecipes #uaefoodblogger #dubaifoodblogger #instafood #foodphotography #uaefoodblogger #uaefoodbloggers #cheeseboard
One week of no summer camp can leave the mommy exhausted. Down with eye infection kiddo is still super active. Painting, reading, splashing water in bath tub, puzzles, etc etc. K helps me in the kitchen too. If you follow my stories you might catch him grating carrots. All done. And finally weekend is here. Dreaming of these pineapple and shrimp skewers as I watch kids channel on TV😩 Shrimps marinated in Paprika, garlic, lime juice, Cajun spice, salt and pepper. Mount the shrimps on skewer alternating with pieces of pineapple. Grill for a couple of minutes on both sides. Done!!! I paired my skewers with cous cous. Light and a perfect summer meal😊 . . . #magicingredient #fahmimarif #foodstyling #foodstylist #dubaifoodblogger #uaefoodblogger #uaefoodbloggers #lunch #throwbackthursday #grill #skewers
How many of you think life is better in motion? My very first attempt at Stop Motion - wanted to bring the lunchbox for my munchkin alive with action. Picked this one from @tavolashop at @citycentremirdif. It has a special compartment for hot/cold items. Fresh items remain fresh longer. And with more space and compartments it serves both as lunch and snack box. @omielifeinc #notsponsored . . . #magicingredient #fahmimarif #foodstyling #foodstylist #dubaifoodblogger #uaefoodblogger #uaefoodbloggers #lunchbox
After popsicles..... Here is the real deal. The recipe for this mango chilli jal jeera is up on the blog. My journey to different parts of India and my tryst with different drinks. Well I can't claim to have traveled and tasted every drink available as that would need more than one blog post but to name a few..... Hope you enjoy the read and the recipe!!! Direct link in the bio. . . . #magicingredient #fahmimarif #foodstyling #foodstylist #healthyrecipes #uaefoodblogger #dubaifoodblogger #instafood #foodphotography #uaefoodblogger #uaefoodbloggers #recipeblogger #indiandrink #jaljeera

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