Damn this heat. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all up for balmy summer days…just not during a hard working week!
Back at my desk after a lunchtime stroll, the sweat starts to creep in. I find myself desperately drawing upon the surrounding plants’ energy as I try and fill up my depleted energy supplies. Obviously, it doesn’t work. My only sweet solace at this point is the clock…hitting that tricky number five so I can get home and finally make use of the blender before it starts rusting.
I’m going to divulge a little secret. Being a comic book addict, I’ve always had some difficulty in deciding which of the many powers from Marvel heroes I would like to possess. When asked, instead of just picking one, my official response would be “A combination of the telepathic powers of Professor X and Storm’s ability to control the weather- that way, I can control both people’s minds (mainly restaurants to give me free meals) and create tornadoes anytime or I can just choose not have any cloudy days”
For the purpose of generating some ice cubes at will- today, I’ve chosen Storm’s powers.
Arriving home, I waste no time in coming up with a drink that would cure this sweaty hangover. Here’s what I had in my cupboard:
Zee Ingredients
One Ripened Mango
Handful of ice cubes
One Lychee Jelly Cup
One Soursop Jelly Cup or four mini cups
Half a cup of Apple Juice
The Procedure
Wash and cut the ripened mango scooping the ingredients into a blender along with a handful of ice.
Add ½ cup of apple juice and blend at a low setting for 10 seconds. Throw in the lychee jelly and blend for a further 5 seconds. Unwrap and place the soursop jelly into a bowl and roughly cut into cubes, drop that into the ice blend, stir and you’re done.
Pour into a chilled glass and drink up homeboy! You may be tempted to add in some vodka. By all means go ahead, but tonight, I’m cooking with some sharp objects so I’d better stay away for my own safety. Hmmm…a friend just yelled out “Who cares about yours, how about mine!” Trust issues are present here.
You’ve been served
Hooked on Bubble Cup (I’m such an Asian), I love pearl in my icy drinks. In this case, I’ve gone with Soursop– popular back home in the Philippines, it’s described as a cross between lychee and custard apple with a citrus tone.
I’m off to Tassie next week! Wooot! Any recommendations?
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Hehee, I love Bubble tea too. And I haven’t had a jelly cup in ages! That’s what my life has been missing.
PS: if I had to choose a super power, it would definitely be invisibility. Think of the mayhem you could cause with that power – mwahaha!
.-= Agnes´s last blog ..Cookbook Challenge: Week 12, Eggs =-.
Oh gorgeous, I just did something very similar the other night with mangoes, orange juice, and leftover bits of Konnyaku jelly, and yes as a fellow unashamed Asian – pearls are to-die-for! A friend told me of a pastry cafe she went to in Tassie that she swears is better than any in Melbourne – if that’s your thing, I’ll give her a call and find out where it is exactly!xx
Man… I love bubble tea too. Where can I find sour sop jelly???
.-= penny aka jeroxie´s last blog ..Cookbook Challenge W13 (Love) – Pineapple Tarts =-.
I’ve always thought I’d like the ability to morph into anyone would be a cool super power! Either that or the ability to speak and understand every single language in the world! 😛
.-= Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella´s last blog ..Deep Fried Meringues! =-.
oh man, i know too well about the sweaty lunchtime syndrome.
Looks fantastic way to recover though! great photos =D
.-= Iron Chef Shellie´s last blog ..Week 12: The Cookbook Challenge – Eggs Benedict =-.
Man icould do one of those right now, genius!! 😉
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I’d like to be Samantha from Bewitched. What? She’s not a superhero? She should be! If I were her, I’d be able to whip up a delicious mango jelly drink with just a wriggle of my nose…
.-= Belle@OohLook´s last blog ..Valentine’s Day at Adriano Zumbo =-.
Lovely jelly! So refreshing!
.-= Ellie´s last blog ..Bourke Street Bakery’s Chocolate Sour Cherry Cookies =-.
Mm, looks great! Good idea to use the jellies to add another flavour dimension. Enjoy Tassie, I love it there. The wilderness areas are out of this world!
.-= Ms Baklover´s last blog ..Shelf gleaning – Rice paper rolls =-.
Yum! Great drink!
How long did that mango cheek garnish last before being devoured? It looks too tempting 🙂
.-= Conor @ HoldtheBeef´s last blog ..The Dread Cap’n Conor turns One Score and Eight =-.
I thought I’m the only one that eat cup jellies! haha!
.-= 3hungrytummies´s last blog ..A moorish chicken stew with couscous salad =-.
Hey Agnes- ooh yes, invisibility is a good choice. Just think of all the mischief you’d get up to- meaning sneaking into the best eateries and tasting everything that comes out of the kitchen!
Hey Vee- omg- if she is speaking of Jackman & Ross, it was the bomb and came highly recommended.
Hey Penny- hehe, bubble tea rocks. I got my soursop jelly Victoria st, from Richmind
Hey Lorraine- def- knowing every language would be awesome!
Hey Shellie- I know right! Sucks, but I need to get away from my desk for the fear of being bugged.
Hey Betty- hehe, thanks!
Hey Belle- Can you imagine the possibilities? Although I could also imagine my weight gaining….LOL
Hey Ellie- aww thanks 🙂
Hey Ms Baklover- Tassie was amazing!! Loved the cruise to Bruny Island and the 3 hour trek to wineglass bay
Hey Conor- I know. Mango has so many uses. I also love it unripened with shrimp paste…I know it sounds grose but it’s so good.
Hey 3hungrytummies- haha, no worries, you’re not alone…