Apricot Jam

Start with heating some water in a add. Add chopped apricots and boil. Add sugar and continue to boil until it become thick! Serve on toast.

Tamarind water

Even as summer is ending some freshly made tamarind water is always refreshing! Start with tamarind ofcourse, remove the shell and soak in water for about an hour.

Strain through a sieve to get the pulp. Add some sugar, water and ice. Ready to serve!

Chai - the Indian way

Doing it the Indian way, start with half and half of water and milk and start to boil. You can also add a piece of ginger if you want a flavor.

Once warm add some loose tea - orange pekoe is a pretty standard one you can find in any Indian store.

Watch it carefully as it may boil over!

Boil it until the color is right for your taste. Then strain out the tea leaves, add some sugar and ready for chai time!