141: Basil Oranade

My dad loves his freshly squeezed orange juice. A few months back, when he started taking care of his health, he began buying oranges by the crate. It was insane! That box occupies half of our fridge and we’d have to put all our other things around it. He would, of course, force us kids to drink some too, but we grew up disliking oranges. Perhaps it was because we never met one that was sweet. So far, my mom’s the only one who indulges him.

When I saw this oranade recipe, I knew it would be a delightful compromise. Sugar substituted with honey. My dad is doing this for his health after all :)

111: Melon Juice

Melon juice was a summer fixture for me when I was younger. Our old cook would always make it for us kids whenever we have melons at home. We rarely eat the fruit as it is. 

She used this metal shaver thing. I don’t know what it’s officially called, but it works like a charm.

A few effortless shaves and I’m halfway through.

And before I knew it, I’m done. Dump all of that melon goodness in a pitcher, add water and just enough sugar (if you’re lucky, you wouldn’t have to add sugar at all). Serve with ice. Beat the heat.

How’s summer treating you, by the way? Temperatures are almost reaching 37 C in my part of the world. I am melting.