Fruits in season/MYM

It's amazing how many delicious fruits are in season on this very hot and humid weather.  It is the genius of nature that summer brings  us lots of fruits to keep us hydrated.  Fruits are rich in antioxidants, which help protect the skin from harmful, oxidating effects of the sun.  Sineguelas (Spanish plum), watermelon, macopa, duhat (black plum), Indian mango, durian are abundant in the market, but these two are my favorite---mango and pineapple.  Mango is a mainstay in my fruit tray.  Bought some sweet pineapple, green and ripe mangoes a few days ago...the green ones are now perfect with bagoong (shrimp paste); the ripe ones were eaten fresh, made into a smoothie and ice candy.

Linking to Mellow Yellow Monday

Ice Cream/MYM

My Mango and Pistachio ice cream at the Art's Cream Gallery.
Perfect for our temperature right now---it's 36.7 degrees C (or 98.6 F) outside, the hottest this year. 

 Chase your Monday blues @ Mellow Yellow Monday

Fire Tree

Fire Tree, Delonix regia, Flamboyant Tree, Flame Tree, Royal Poinciana, Arbol del Fuego

Fire Tree is one of the most conspicuous flowering tree I have ever seen.  Instead of going straight to a meeting, I couldn't resist taking photos of these bright fiery red-orange and yellow flowers right across the building I was going to.  It was a hot but breezy afternoon, shooting was a hit or miss.:p

Delonix regia is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae.  It is noted for its fern-like leaves and flamboyant display of flowers.  It is endemic to the western forests of Madagascar, but has been introduced into tropical and sub-tropical regions worldwide.  It can grow as tall as 59 feet, and naturally assumes a spreading umbrella shape.   Fire Tree blooms here from April to May, followed by long, flattened, leathery dark brown or black seed pods.  And because it is a legume, the tree has nitrogen-fixating and soil-improving properties.   More here.

Enjoy beautiful flowers from around 

the world @ Floral Friday Fotos and Today's Flowers

  

Kani Salad

This is one salad that I associate with summer---orange, green, bright and juicy.  A serving of chilled Kani Salad is refreshing on a balmy summer afternoon. A combination of crisp lettuce, cool ribbons of cucumber, ripe mango, kani kama (imitation crab sticks), zesty Japanese mayo, drizzled with Tobiko (orange-colored flying fish roe).  It's a contradiction of textures yet flavors blend together in harmony. It's light but filling.

Linking to Food Friday and Food Trip Friday

Anvaya Cove/Signs

Friends were at Anvaya Cove over the weekend, and I wasn't able to follow them as planned.  I saw their photos---the place is gorgeous and all I got is this sign!  I hope to see the place for myself before the summer ends.

 

Linking to Signs, Signs 

Midweek Blues: Trike

@ mirandablue

A blue trike carrying popsicles and other frozen delights on a hot and humid afternoon.  Heaven-sent!

Linked to Midweek Blues hosted by Rebecca