Ingredients

• 6 ripe mangoes, washed, peeled and sliced
• carambola/ five finger fruit (as many as you want to add. i used about 6-7 medium sized ones), washed, cleaned and sliced
• 2 limes
• a few mint leaves
• 8-10 cups water
• sweeten with sugar to taste
• 1 teaspoon mixed essence
• a dash of nutmeg

Instructions

• blend five finger, mango and mint leaves, along with half of the water. blend until smooth.
• strain into a big bowl. add in the lime juice, mixed essence and nutmeg. mix well. next sweetened to desired taste.
• serving the next day is best
• enjoy!

https://youtu.be/Cv0MEwTJgoI

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Mango Juice Recipe

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https://youtu.be/4hDarHWhy8U

Ingredients

• 1 & 3/4 cups flour
• 2 & 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1cup milk
• 1 egg (large)
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 cup fresh mango, diced
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon powder
• 1/2 teaspoon clove powder
• 1 teaspoon ginger powder
• 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/4 cup pecans, diced
• 1/4 cup chocolate chip (semi sweet, optional)

Instructions

• in a blender cup, add diced mango and sugar and blend until smooth. set aside
• mix all dry ingredients in a large bowl and set aside. next, in small bowl mix the milk, egg, extracts and melted butter thoroughly.
• to the dry ingredients, add the mango sugar blend and the wet ingredients. mix well until almost combined. add in pecans and gently fold in.
• allow the batter to sit for a couple of minutes to allow flavours to combine fully. this also helps in developing the gluten in the flour, giving the pancakes a nice rise.
• heat a gridle on medium high, brushing it with oil or butter and add the pancake in desired shapes (i used a 1/4 cup measurement). allow to cook 2-3 minutes on each side.
• serve with syrup of choice. add sliced mangoes for aesthetics or prefrence.
• enjoy!

https://youtu.be/4hDarHWhy8U

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• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 3/4 – 2 cups sugar (based on your sweetness preference)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 cups finely grated carrot
• 1 tsp cinnamon powder
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup coconut or any flavourless oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon instant coffee
• 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans for that extra crunch (optional)
• 1/4 lime or lemon juice to cut freshness of egg

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https://youtu.be/FmrgFJMaa9w

Ingredients

• 3 medium sized cucumbers, washed
• 6 medium sized or 3 large green mangos, cleaned and washed
• 6-8 cups water
• sugar (sweeten to desire taste)
• 1 teaspoon lime extract
• 1/2 – 1 teaspoon mixed extract

Instructions

• cut cucumbers and mangoes into chunks
• in a blender, add cucumbers and mangoes. add some of the water (about 6 cups ) and blend for a few minutes
• in a large bowl, strain the juice out. add extracts and sweeten to taste.
• chill before serving
• enjoy!

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https://youtu.be/W5Ni0GqT3GA

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons salted butter, melted
• 1 1/4 evaporated or whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 beetroot grated

Instructions

. in a large bowl, add all dry ingredients and mix well. add in the grated beetroot, mixing until it becomes crumbly.

• set aside until ready for use
• in another bowl add all wet ingredients. mix until combined. make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients and add the liquid mixture
• mix until well combined.
• place a skillet on medium low heat and allow to heat up well. add oil or butter to skillet
• add pancake batter in evenly round shapes or desired shape. allow to cook and once it starts to make bubbles on top its time to flip
• enjoy with honey or toppings of choice

https://youtu.be/W5Ni0GqT3GA

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdkLp44Rs6k

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee ( a must to enhance to chocolate flavour of this cookie)
• 1 1/4 cups semi chocolate(dark chocolate can be used as well)
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar (white sugar)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

• preheat oven to 338 degrees f. line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside
• in a large bowl, add all dry ingredients and mix well and set aside
• in a microwaveable bowl, add the 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips and margarine. heat up in microwave for 45 seconds, checking after every 30 seconds. mix well until combined together
• set aside to cool slightly
• add sugars and eggs to another bowl and whip until light and fluffy. about minutes
• next, gently fold in the melted chocolate mixture, careful not to disturb the airy foundation.
• add in the dry mixture a little at a time, folding in gently until just combined.
• using a 1 tablespoon scoop, add mixture about 2cm apart for easy cooking, on the baking sheet.
• place in preheated oven to bake for 12-15 minutes
• allow to cool completely before removing from the sheet
• enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdkLp44Rs6k

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcmMsWFPD_8

Ingredients

. 210 grams (1 3/4) cups of regular flour

. 3/4 – 1 cup of white sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teasspoon baking soda

. 1 stick (1/2) cup melt butter slightly cooled

. 1 cup buttermilk

. 2 large eggs

1/2 cup sprinkles (traditional green and red or multi coloured)

. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon salt

. 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f. oil or butter a 9*5 loaf pan and set aside
• in a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients and set aside
• next in another large bowl add melted butter and sugar until smooth. add in the butter milk, vanilla and lemon juice. mix well
• gradually add the dry to the wet ingredients and gently fold in . remember, do not over mix.
• add in the sprinkles and fold in gently. place batter in prepared pan and tap gently to level and get rid of any ear bubbles
• place in preheated oven and bake until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
• allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes at least before transferring to a rack to cool/
• add a simple glaze and decorate with some sprinkles. slice and enjoy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcmMsWFPD_8

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Hi Family. Unfortunately i didn’t get to record the process of making the How to make Carambola (Five-Finger) Fruit. And currently it’s out of season. Nonetheless, here is a detailed description of how it was made. To make this fruit, you need the following;

• carambola (five-finger) fruits (use as many as you need)
• sugar (to help get rid of the water in the fruit)
• a large air tight bowl ( to store the fruit)
• cake wine/cake rum (for setting/soaking the fruits)
• spices; such as cinnamon powder or sticks/bark, ginger powder, freshly grated nutmeg, ground cloves, bay leaf

Instructions

• wash the fruits properly. cut into smaller pieces, removing the seeds/center. place in a large bowl with some sugar (that helps it to string out the water)
• you will notice that the fruits are wilting while springing the water. that’s ok. simply drain out the water (do this for about 4-5 days or until no water is forth coming)
• in a large pot on medium low heat, add the fruits, spices and some sugar on top and allow it to steam. stir continuously as it will caramelize.
• once it has dried down, caramelize sufficiently, remove from heat and allow to cool completely
• add the cooled fruits to a blender, with some cake wine or cake rum and blend
• place in an air tight container and store in corner on countertop in kitchen or in fridge

Caramelizing process

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Ingredients

• 2lbs homemade five – finger fruits
• 1 lb flour (or 3 2/3 cups flour appox.)
• 1lb sugar
• 1 lb butter/margarine, softened
• 1 dozen eggs
• 1teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 1 teaspoon ginger powder
• 1 teaspoon ground glove
• 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon all spice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon mixed essence
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• a dash of angostura bitters
• 4-6 tablespoons browning
• 1/2 teaspoon lime juice

Instructions

• preheat oven to 270 degrees f
• in a large bowl , add flour, salt, baking powder and all spices mentioned. mix well and set aside
• to a large mixing bowl, add softened butter and mix for a couple seconds to break it down.
• add sugar and mix for 5 minutes on medium high speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl often
• add eggs, a little at a time until fully incorporated. next, add in fruits, essences and lime juice. mix well.
• next, add in the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. add in the browning and fold in gently.
• once finished, divide equally into 2 6″pans (buttered and floured) or an 8″ pan. tap lightly to get rid of any air bubbles. place in preheated oven and bake until a skewer inserted comes out clean
• allow to cool completely in pans before removing. best served after sitting over night.
• enjoy!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdkLp44Rs6k

Ingredients

• Golden apple, chopped into small pieces (i eyeballed the amount i used)
• 4-5 cups of water for blending
• Lime or lemon (adds to the flavour)
• Sugar (sweeten to taste)
• a couple drops of mixed essence

Instructions

• in a high speed blender, add the golden apple and water. blend until well incorporated.
• strain well, add lime or lemon and essence. mix well. add sugar and sweeten to desired taste.
• chill overnight before serving.
• enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdkLp44Rs6k

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