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UAE Moments
a day ago
- Business
- UAE Moments
Calling All '90s and '00s Kids: Turn Your Nostalgic Childhood Beverages into Creamy Desserts with Ninja
Calling All '90s and '00s Kids: Turn Your Nostalgic Childhood Beverages into Creamy Desserts with Ninja Remember the sweet bliss of drinking Melco Mango at recess growing up? Paired with cafeteria staples like sandwiches, Chips Oman, or even Laban, Melco wasn't just a drink—it was the taste of childhood across UAE schools. Born in the early '80s, it grew to define summer breaks, cafeteria hangs, and childhood trades. When was the last time you cooled down with refreshing avocado juice? Creamy, colorful, and fun to say out loud, avocado juice was the flavorful base behind iconic cafeteria concoctions—like the 'Computer 2000' or 'Burj Al Arab.' Blended with mango, strawberry, and crushed nuts, it felt like a treat and a small luxury in a juice cup. Now, Ninja is bringing those nostalgic flavors back with two fun recipes to try in the CREAMi DELUXE 10-in-1 Ice Cream & Frozen Drink Maker. Who says the fun stops when you're a kid? With Ninja CREAMi, you can turn childhood favorites into delicious creamy ice cream, smoothies and sorbets. Key Features of the CREAMi Deluxe: 10 programs including: Ice Cream, Sorbet, Light Ice Cream, Gelato, Milkshake, Mix In, Frappe, Frozen Drink, Slushi & Frozen Yoghurt. Customize with your favorite ingredients. Three large 709ml CREAMi Deluxe tubs allow you to create a variety of flavors to suit every taste How to Recreate the Classics: Add Melco Mango juice or fresh avocado juice to the CREAMi Deluxe containers. Freeze overnight. Blend using your preferred setting—Sorbet, Ice Cream, or Frozen Drink. Optional: Add nostalgic mix-ins like chopped mango, crushed nuts, or chia seeds.
The Guardian
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- The Guardian
‘I've been known to eat a punnet in one sitting': eight superfans on the best ways to enjoy British strawberries
Conjuring visions of sunny days at Wimbledon, decadent desserts and wholesome homemade jams, British strawberries simply can't be beaten when summer rolls around. No wonder they were among Ocado's bestselling products last summer and, as these shoppers can attest, they're reclaiming their starring role this year … 'When Ocado strawberries are in season, you know it's summer. I love them because they're always perfectly round and sweet, and the beautiful red colour always looks so appetising. My favourite way to eat them is to make my favourite dessert, which is Eton mess. Delicious!' 'I always buy Ocado strawberries – as a family of five, we receive two Ocado deliveries a week and I order four boxes of strawberries in each as we all want to enjoy them. My local fruit shop is fab, but I prefer Ocado strawberries because they're so sweet, a good size and great value. I love them for snacking on, and my son's very healthy so, post-gym, he enjoys grazing on them rather than being tempted by more processed snacks. That way they help him meet his fitness goals. We all nibble from the fridge and I put them in fruit bowls for dessert. They're so sweet, you can enjoy them just on their own.' 'We buy Ocado strawberries regularly – they're firm but sweet and always fresh. Although I shop at a range of supermarkets, I have to buy strawberries from Ocado because I like knowing I can trust their quality. If I'm making something for guests or a special occasion, I know they can be relied on. At home, we enjoy them for a healthy snack after school and in smoothies. The strawberries are so good, they can disappear in minutes, courtesy of my four children!' 'Like most of its products, Ocado's strawberries are often better quality than most other supermarkets – especially now, when best-before dates have been removed from a lot of fresh produce. I mainly buy strawberries because my children love them, and they make for a great snack or dessert that's high in vitamin C. My kids also like to use them to decorate waffles and pancakes, which is an easy way to involve them with preparing their own food, teach them about nutrition and to avoid unhealthy sugary snacks. With picky eaters like mine, it works better if the strawberries look and taste great, which is why Ocado's consistent quality matters.' 'I try to buy seasonal fruit and veg so I always go for Ocado strawberries at this time of year – they taste so delicious right now. I use them for breakfast, to make smoothies or to top a bowl of yoghurt and homemade granola. We also like to take them on picnics, and I give them to my son with kefir yoghurt for a healthier pudding.' 'I'm a private chef who specialises in healthy cooking, so strawberries are a daily essential for me – and of course, they're even better when they're in season. I've been an Ocado shopper for two decades, and I find the big punnet of strawberries great value, especially when you compare it with other brands. They also last really well if treated gently. Both my clients and I love huge, mixed-fruit and yoghurt bowls dotted with a variety of nuts and seeds and a sprinkle of cinnamon or cocoa nibs. Strawberries are also essential for plopping into prosecco and summer cocktails, so I bring them to lots of park picnics. Recently, I've even been experimenting with dehydrated strawberries at home, to make chewy snacks.' 'I absolutely love using Ocado, especially to help keep my fridge stocked up with strawberries. When you have a two-year-old, you have to keep the berries coming. Ocado strawberries are always fresh, sweet and last well, which is a must in this house. I use them in all sorts of ways, but I especially love them sliced over Greek yoghurt and drizzled with honey. They pair perfectly with my homemade gluten-free banana pancakes, which is my daughter's favourite breakfast. And for me, it has got to be Ocado strawberries with a lovely cold glass of champagne. Whether it's for everyday snacks, weekend brunches or something a little more indulgent, they are a staple in my kitchen.' 'Ocado's strawberries are amazing quality – really plump, flavoursome and juicy. I've been known to eat my way through a punnet in one sitting, because they're so moreish. Usually, though, I'll have them sliced on to crepes or as part of a traditional fruit salad, which is one of my favourite desserts – it's so refreshing, especially at this time of year.' Shop Ocado's lusciously sweet strawberries – a celebration of summer
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 20. Here are 6 Jersey Shore spots to try.
Our annual ice cream poll gave readers plenty of places to consider for your sweet treat. But with National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 20, we wanted to tell you about some places at the Jersey Shore that sell unique ice cream flavors. Going 'Down the Shore' is a Jersey thing this time of year, so if you're planning a trip, we'll give you some places to check out for some creative and delicious-sounding flavors, okay? Cool Scoops, North Wildwood This 1950s-themed ice cream parlor offers more than 35 flavors of ice cream. The menu offers a myriad of sundaes, including the 'Wild Woody," a waffle bowl filled with espresso chip and coffee ice cream, hot fudge, whipped cream and topped with a cherry. There's also the 'Scoupe DeVille' — six scoops of your choice of ice cream, five toppings, whipped cream and topped with cherries. They also have a Kryptonite sundae, which includes one scoop each of mint chocolate chip and pistachio, hot fudge topping, green jimmies and whipped cream, topped with a green cherry. Go: 1111 New Jersey Ave.; 609-729-2665; Fleck's Ice Cream, Villas, Cape May Fleck's Ice Cream was founded in 1993 by Joe and Donna Fleck and their seven children, according to the Fleck's Ice Cream Facebook page. They give true meaning to the concept of "cake and ice cream." Some of their flavors include banana bread sundae, peaches and cream sundae, warm butter cake with vanilla ice cream and caramel, and more. Go: 1600 Bayshore Road, Villas; 609-889-2393; Hobby Horse Ice Cream Parlour, Ocean City This iconic spot offers unique flavors such as Monster Cookie, Coconut Castaway, salted caramel pretzel crunch, Moose Tracks, Death by Chocolate, peanut butter pie, sticky bun and more. The family-run shop had to overcome a fire in May 2020. More than 42 flavors of ice cream are featured in the bright parlor, which has a carousel horse outside and features carousel decorations throughout. Go: 800 Ocean Ave.; 609-399-1214; Kohr Brothers Frozen Custard (multiple locations at the Shore) Kohr Brothers, which has multiple shore locations — Wildwood, Cape May, Stone Harbor, Ocean City and other communities — has been around since 1919. Some interesting ice cream flavors include blueberry ripple, butterscotch ripple, peanut butter ripple, banana and chocolate peanut butter. Coffee and dulce de leche (caramel) is listed as a seasonal flavor, according to a Facebook post. Go: Peace Pie, Cape May, Ventnor City Peace Pie offers gourmet ice cream cookie sandwiches. This unique dessert is offered in all sorts of combinations and flavors, including saltated caramel brownie, strawberry shortcake, banana crème, key lime pie, peanut butter cup, caramel apple, molten chocolate, pecan pie and more. The flagship store in Cape May was established in 2015. Since then stores have been added in Ventnor City and all the way down to St. Augustine, Florida. Go: 7307 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor City; 609-457-0655; 326 Carpenters Lane, 609-435-5321; Springer's Homemade Ice Cream, Stone Harbor Superstar singer Taylor Swift has said Springer's was always among her favorite places when she stayed in Stone Harbor with her family in the summers as a child. Springer's, which was founded more than 80 years ago, has approximately 60 rotating flavors of freshly made ice cream. Flavors include: banana fudge, banana peanut butter, blueberry cheesecake, chocolate chip bourbon pecan pie, Cease & Desist (coffee ice cream with Heath bar pieces), Dark Night (deep purple black raspberry ice cream with chocolate flakes) and The Blue One (bright blue cookie dough ice cream with Oreo pieces.) Go: 9420 3rd Ave.; 609-602-2471; Please consider a digital subscription to help support our journalism. This article originally appeared on Cherry Hill Courier-Post: National Ice Cream Day is July 20. Shore spots offer unique flavors. Solve the daily Crossword
Washington Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Life's a peach with these 7 desserts, including pie, ice cream and cake
Peaches are a strong contender for fruit of the summer, with their unique combination of sweetness and acidity. As much as I enjoy eating a ripe peach over the sink, juices dripping down my chin with each bite, I also love that the fruit can be transformed into a number of marvelous desserts. If you find yourself with a bounty of the stone fruit this summer, these peach dessert recipes are sure to please. For more peachy ideas, browse our database filled with more than 10,000 recipes. Above. Sometimes also referred to as grunts, slumps 'are typically made on the stovetop and feature dumplings that steam in cooking,' recipes editor Becky Krystal wrote. In this peach version, the sweet fruit mixture is topped with almond dumplings. Get the recipe. Above. Sometimes also referred to as grunts, slumps 'are typically made on the stovetop and feature dumplings that steam in cooking,' recipes editor Becky Krystal wrote. In this peach version, the sweet fruit mixture is topped with almond dumplings. Get the recipe. This pie, adapted from Edna Lewis's 'The Taste of Country Cooking,' uses both fresh and canned fruit and is designed to feed a crowd. (For fewer servings, try this Peach Crumble Pie.) Get the recipe. This pie, adapted from Edna Lewis's 'The Taste of Country Cooking,' uses both fresh and canned fruit and is designed to feed a crowd. (For fewer servings, try this Peach Crumble Pie.) Get the recipe. Inspired by peach Melba — a combination of vanilla ice cream, peaches and raspberry sauce — this take includes whipped cream and macerated fruit tucked inside tender shortcakes. Get the recipe. Inspired by peach Melba — a combination of vanilla ice cream, peaches and raspberry sauce — this take includes whipped cream and macerated fruit tucked inside tender shortcakes. Get the recipe. These fritters call for both chopped fruit and preserves for a double dose of peach flavor. A maple-bourbon sauce adds extra decadence, but you can swap it out for a dusting of cinnamon and powdered sugar, if you prefer to abstain from alcohol. Get the recipe. These fritters call for both chopped fruit and preserves for a double dose of peach flavor. A maple-bourbon sauce adds extra decadence, but you can swap it out for a dusting of cinnamon and powdered sugar, if you prefer to abstain from alcohol. Get the recipe. A simple mascarpone whipped cream, a drizzle of honey and crushed gingersnaps are all you need for this simple summer dessert. Get the recipe. A simple mascarpone whipped cream, a drizzle of honey and crushed gingersnaps are all you need for this simple summer dessert. Get the recipe. This no-cook ice cream base calls for only a handful of ingredients. Churn a batch the next time you're in want of a cooling, sweet treat. Get the recipe. This no-cook ice cream base calls for only a handful of ingredients. Churn a batch the next time you're in want of a cooling, sweet treat. Get the recipe. This moist, rich cake topped with peaches and blueberries is welcome with a mug of coffee or tea in the morning, as an afternoon snack with a cold glass of milk, or in the evening for dessert. Get the recipe. This moist, rich cake topped with peaches and blueberries is welcome with a mug of coffee or tea in the morning, as an afternoon snack with a cold glass of milk, or in the evening for dessert. Get the recipe.
Telegraph
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Puddings for one: The ultimate quick fix for a sweet tooth
'There is joy in spending hours making a cake, or proving dough,' says Remi Idowu, 'but it's not something you can do every single day.' Even less so if you're cooking for one. 'Having a sweet treat every day is what it's all about.' The 25-year-old food writer and social-media star has an unashamedly sweet tooth, and she's found a delicious way to satisfy it, if not quite every day then in moments of need – with her one-person puddings. Her single-serve brownie pie, which calls for only five ingredients, is ideal all year round. 'You can have it in the winter when you need something comforting, or with ice cream in summer to cool it off,' she says. Then there's a single-serve strawberry crisp (a spin on the beloved crumble), and a cookies and cream mug cake – a nostalgic nod to the popular food craze of the late 2000s. Idowu has also perfected a speedy cinnamon roll, which she pulls off with a dough of just Greek yoghurt and self-raising flour. She admits it took a little time to get the swirl just right, but that's half the fun. Idowu's baking experiments began in earnest in 2018, when, thanks to the encouragement of her sisters, she began sharing the results on Instagram. What started as an account filled with mouth-watering brownies, cookies and cakes (with a spell selling her creations to the public), quickly evolved into something broader. When she posted a dinner recipe and noticed a spike in engagement, she quickly realised there was an appetite for both. 'It just kept growing.' At the time, Idowu was balancing content creation with a full-time job as a web developer. 'A completely different lifestyle,' she admits, but her boss encouraged her to pursue her dream in food. The social media handle @FoodbyRemi was born, and Idowu has since racked up 1.2 million followers across TikTok and Instagram. 'My main ethos is teaching people how to cook, and removing the fear from baking and cooking.' She encourages her followers, showing that they can 'make really delicious food, very easily'. Now, she's publishing her first cookbook, Sugar & Spice (Ebury Press, £26), which showcases her favourite savoury and sweet recipes, including a chapter dedicated solely to dishes from her childhood. The daughter of Ghanaian and Nigerian parents, Idowu says some of her proudest moments are related to recipes rooted in her heritage. 'I grew up in England but my mum was always making African food,' she explains. That influence continues today. 'I once dropped a jollof rice recipe [on Instagram],' she recalls, inspired by voice notes sent by her mother, who would talk her through each ingredient and recipe step. She later added those voice recordings to her videos, and the result went viral. 'Mum's best jollof rice' can be found in the book. But much of the inspiration behind Sugar & Spice comes from the dishes Idowu made when she moved out of the family home – and her craving for something sweet after dinner. She believes almost any dessert can be turned into a single serve, although not every experiment has worked first time. 'A carrot-cake cheesecake became quite tricky,' she admits, 'so I ended up adapting it to be a no-bake cheesecake' – a recipe one hopes will appear in the follow-up book that will surely come. 'I like to think anything's possible, but maybe just not the way you imagined.' Ever creative, Idowu has just one rule when it comes to baking: 'Never compromise on taste. Never.' And once you've tried her recipes, you'll see she never does.
