Cheeky Movie Poppers

I love food. Period. 

There is nothing I won't try at least once and I am as content with that notion as a pea in a pod.

But when it comes to going out and ordering dishes, I usually go for the veggies with chicken (or something of that equivolence) while my friends indulge in fish 'n chips or a big slice of everything pizza. And you can't blame me for wanting to try what they're having - you know, to make sure it's not poisoned or anything - which drives them absolutely nuts! This is especially so when we go to the movies and they order popcorn and I'm over in the corner chewing my nails trying hard not to ask for a handful...or 10....

But with this virtually guilt free snack, I'm going to have to swat their hands away!

Behold the Cheeky Movie Popper (or roasted edamame!)

As easy as poppin' them in the oven, throwin' them in a bag, and cheekily sneaking them into the cinema while ferociously eating them during the intense action scenes.

All you need is (love):

1 bag frozen edamame beans

1 tbsp salt

1 tbsp pepper (I like a lot of flavor on mine)

1 tsp paprika (if you want a lil' kick)

1/4 cup grated part skim mozzarella cheese

First thing is first: defrost and drain the edamame.

Then lay them ou on your parchment papered tray and sprinkle ingredients generously on top.

I went for half paprika covered and half mozzarella covered because who doesn't love a little variety?

Lastly, pop them in the oven at about 180 degrees Celius (if not a bit hotter to speed up the cooking time) for around 15 to 20 minutes.
Once your house smells of spice and everything nice and your little beans have crispy tops, take them out and let them cool.

Popcorn? PSHH step aside for these little babies.

Sprinkle with a little more salt/pepper/paprika/cheese to your heart's content.

Koh Samui Kooler

While I feel many of us have moved on from the Kohsa Blues (mainly because thinking about our perfect holiday will only bring more blues rather than bring back the trip), but one thing remains on my mind...the fruit!
So fresh.
So sweet.
So plentiful.
And so cheap!

So in the spirit of summer, nostalgia, and a thirst for something downright tasty, I whipped a fruity smoothie...

Behold the Kohsa Cooler. Full of mango and papaya goodness!

What you'll need:

1 papaya

1 mango

1 generous splash of milk (of your choosing but I used skimmed milk for mine)

1 drizzle of honey

As simple as that.

First off, you want to cut off the bottom of your papaya.

 And very carefully 'slice' off its skin.

 Cut it open,

 and deseed using a little toothed spoon!

Cut into strips then chunks and throw into the mixer.

 Next up is the mango where the above steps are repeated.

 In the mixer they go

 Add the dash of milk

 And swirl of honey

And whiz up!

 Then after a few torturous seconds, your refreshing glass of Thailand is ready to be sipped (or gulped in my case)!

 Mmmm, nothing like a fruit smoothie to ease an aching soul.