Refreshing pineapple

Nothing is as refreshing as a homemade fruit salad, thanks for this photo Emily W!

And thanks for this lovely recipe Robyn N.

https://www.lovemysalad.com/recipes/cucumberpineapple-juice-splash-coconut-milk

Cucumber/pineapple juice with a splash of coconut milk

Ingredients:

2 cucumbers; 300 g pineapple; 2 celery sticks; 2 cm ginger, peeled; 1 green apple; 100 ml coconut milk

Preparation:

Use the juicer to squeeze the cucumbers, pineapple, celery sticks, ginger and green apple.

Pour into glasses. Then add a splash of coconut milk to each glass and stir.

Who could say no to pineapple flavoured ice cream?

A delicious Sunset Cooler at sensational Roy's on the water at Seattle          

- pineapple, orange, strawberry and coconut mmmmm 

   

So many choices!

Cucumber and pineapple smoothie

https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/pineapple-apricot-lime-punch/1e894a21-6eb0-49c6-9a71-bd36d576ce34

Pineapple, apricot and lime punch

2 cups pineapple juice; 1 1/2 cups apricot juice; 1 cup ginger beer; 1 cup soda water; 1/4 cup lime juice; crushed ice, to serve; 2 limes, thinly sliced

Place the pineapple juice, apricot juice, ginger beer, soda water and lime juice in a large mixing jug and stir to combine. Pour into a serving jug and add the ice and lime slices. Serve immediately.

Rum, pineapple and mango punch

https://www.coles.com.au/inspire-and-create/recipes-tips-ideas/recipes/rum-pineapple-and-mango-punch

Serves 6

1 cup finely chopped pineapple; 2 cups (300ml) chilled pineapple juice; ½ cup (125ml) passionfruit pulp; ½ cup (125ml) spiced rum; ½ cup (125ml) coconut rum; 2 cups (500ml) chilled ginger beer; 1 cup (250ml) mango nectar; 1 mango sliced, stoned, peeled, finely chopped; ice cubes to serve; mint sprigs to serve

1. Divide half the chopped pineapple among the holes of an ice cube tray. Pour over enough o the pineapple juice to cover. Place in the freezer until firm.

2. Place pineapple cubes, remaining chopped pineapple and pineapple juice, passionfruit pulp, combined rum, ginger beer, mango nectar, chopped mango, ice cubes and mint sprigs in a large jug. Stir to combine. Serve immediately.

Verdict from the family - more rum in the punch next time please! 

Pineapple and beer punch

"The “I Love Lucy” Cookbook: Classic recipes inspired by the iconic (1950s) TV show", Jenn Fujikawa 2020 New York

Daddy Shower Beer Punch

Makes 4 servings

2 cups cold pineapple juice; 2 cups cold lemon-lime soda; 5 tblspn freshly squeezed lie juice; 1 bottle 16oz) beer; ice for serving

In a large pitcher, stir together the pineapple juice, lemon-lime soda, and lime juice

Pour in the beer, and stir again

Serve over glasses filled with ice. 

Pinapalia rules!!

                         Thanks to everyone who sent us recipes, photos, inspiration and objects relating to pineapples during 2020!

Jasmine sent this great badge from South Korea!

And Wendy brought this gorgeous brooch back from Darwin!

Carol found this iron on transfer in Spotlight!

Donna's Dad grew this little beauty in Port Macquarie!

Donna gifted this beautifully scented soap ... 

and luxurious beach towel!

Ingrid enjoyed a delicious pineapple drink in Jindabyne!

Ella spotted this pineapple planter in Jindabyne too!

Ann's friend Steve looks very dashing in the tropical fashion statement he wore to celebrate her birthday last month!

Sarah saw these pineapple offerings and decorations in Singapore!

And she found these Christmas decorations and earrings in Canberra!

Friends of my cousin Jenny enjoyed some of Hawaii's sweet pineapples! They look delicious! What gorgeous presentation!

Robyn had a delightful afternoon tea served with milk in a cute pineapple topped jar!

Les bought this lovely pineapple, honey and cassis scented hand lotion!

            I recently met Diane and Audrey of the Leura evening branch of the CWA who were selling some tasty pineapple marmalade at their stall.

Les actually ate these herrings in pineapple curry! 

These don't look too exciting but tasted great!

These were sweet.

And Colleen decorated with some stunning festive lights for 2020's celebrations!

Pineapple punch with Ella the chilled barmaid

Thanks to this website                                                            https://thepineappleeverything.com/blogs/the-pineapple-blog/refreshing-pineapple-processo-punch and to Ella, Anne

                                     

Refreshing Pineapple Punch

INGREDIENTS:

1 bottle Prosecco (I used Sweet Moscato); small handful mint; 2 cups pineapple chunks with juice (I used cubes of fresh pineapple); 2 cups pineapple juice; 1/2 cup mango juice; 1/2 cup white rum, optional; ice

INSTRUCTIONS:

Place mint in the bottom of your pitcher.

Top with ice to bash it a bit and release the flavours.

Add pineapple with juice, then pineapple juice, mango juice and white rum.

Give it a stir, if desired, and then open your Prosecco.

Pour half of the bottle of Prosecco into the pitcher.

When serving, fill glasses halfway and then top with additional Prosecco.

Garnish with a pineapple wedge.

Merilyn's latest cocktail sensation: The French Martini

Thanks Merilyn, don't be surprised if I turn up at your door with a crate of various alcoholic ingredients one day!! Anne

“Look, if you bring all the cocktail ingredients to my house* like Amy did, you know I'm gonna drink it. This was a combination that sounded odd at first - vodka, chambord, pineapple juice - but it actually turned out super lovely. Look at that head! Sweet and delicious.” Merilyn