The last few days have been revoltingly hot around here. No, I’m not going to get into a discussion about how much hotter it is where you are or ‘well at least you’re not freezing your nipples off, Twistie.’ I am hot. This bothers me. It’s nine in the damn morning and I’m already doing everything in my power to cool myself off. This is Not Okay.
My cat is particularly unhappy with the situation because he wants to be cuddled and he’s wearing a fur coat…and determined to give back all the heat he sucked from my body in the winter when I was freezing my damn ass off.
In case you couldn’t tell, hot weather makes Twistie grumpy, and I ain’t talking Snow White’s army of little people, either!
And so it is that I turn with longing to the refreshing, cool drink.
Today’s recipe comes from Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone by Deborah Madison. Trust me, even if you’re not vegetarian (and I’m not) Deborah Madison’s books are well worth every penny, being full of delicious, easy to follow, fabulously imaginative recipes for vegetables. Whether or not you serve them with meat, you’ll definitely find some great stand bys to serve you well for years to come.
Anyway. There’s a small section in this book devoted to breakfast drinks, but many of them are also perfect for cooling down on a hot afternoon. Being fond of nectarines, I’m particularly enamoured of the Nectarine-Mango Frappe. Mmm…nectarines.
2 Nectarines or Peaches
1 Large Mango
1 1/2 Cup Buttermilk or Yogurt
A few drops Vanilla
6 Ice Cubes
Fresh Lemon or Lime juice to taste.
Peel and slice the fruit, then puree in a blender or food processor with the yogurt, vanilla, and ice until smooth. Add lemon or lime juice to taste and serve. Serves 2 – 3.
That’s it. It’s easy enough for me to do even with my brain melting like a clock in a Salvadore Dali painting.
And if I might recommend, these glasses would be superfantastic to serve this in!
Omg, I love the glasses! My 11 year old son will love this drink. :)
Comment by Angel — May 17, 2008 @ 3:51 pm
Aren’t they great, Angel? I have a thing for dragonflies, I must admit.
(raises a glass to your son) Enjoy!
Comment by Twistie — May 18, 2008 @ 2:01 am