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Hello Summer | Blogchatter A2Z Theme Reveal

Remember those vintage Summer holidays ?

by Harjeet Kaur
March 29, 2022
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Hello Summer | Blogchatter A2Z Theme Reveal

Welcome Summer

Summer is here! Summers are like a little slice of heaven. The red-hot sun shines bright and it’s time to celebrate the fun, food and warmth of the summer season. What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you say summer; undoubtedly, mangoes for the South Indian in me. We dread the heatwave, but summers are incredible. It is time to be happy, for fun and food. What do you do to channel the joys of summer?  Are you trying to beat the heat, embrace the sunshine or be a mermaid? Then you are unquestionably in the mood for merriment. Read on about the vintage summers of yore in Hello Summer | Blogchatter A2Z Theme Reveal.

Indian Summer

Cucumber Sandwich Iced tea

India has hot summers and soulful cuisine to beat the heat.  When the weather is scorching you want to drown in pitchers of chilled drinks. The mercury rises and it is essential to stay cool and hydrated so that you do not sap your energy. A cold drink with ice cubes tinkling brings down your temperature.

If you like to eat light in summer, delectable Indian cuisine will satiate your craving for light and scrumptious dishes. Feast on cucumber salads or canapes sipping iced tea, curd with rice, sweet lassi or spicy buttermilk. Add summer fruits of your choice to your curd for a refreshing meal.

Luscious Mangoes | Hello Summer | Blogchatter A2Z Theme Reveal

Mangoes

Mangoes and Summer are synonymous: that first bite into the luscious fruit with the dribble flowing is like ambrosia. The raw to ripe food can be transformed into the spicy Avakaya Pachadi and the ripe sweet, juicy, stringy mango is love at first bite. Kobbari Mammidikayi is neither sweet nor sour; it is delicious. Have you heard of Mango Puri? Mango rice and dal is my favourite. What is yours?

Beach Holiday
Beach Baby

It is the season to shed your inhibitions and as many layers of clothing as you can;  splashing in a cold bath or letting the cold shower rain down to cool your heated skin. The innocent, nostalgic beachside forays with friends after the exams. Does this resonate with your memories?

Summer Vacations

Bhutan

What are summers without the memorable vacations, planned at the end of winter, itself? The packed mall roads of hill stations- Shimla, Nainital, Manali, Ooty or Kodaikanal. I know many friends who have summer cottages in these places, and they come down to the plateau only when the rain Gods cool the earth. The trip to Bhutan was memorable and so were the picnics at the nearby beaches.

Lazy Summer & Board Games

Vintage Board Games
Pic Courtesy: Jan Dolezal

Leave gadgets and technology aside for the time being. Remember those lazy afternoons playing ludo and snakes and ladders with your siblings and the fights over the carrom board Board games were the games we played and not on the play station. Chinese Checkers was addictive. Chess was for the nerdy, then came Scrabble, Pictionary,  Taboo, Sequence, and Jenga. Physical games are Badminton, Table Tennis, Tennis or Swimming.

Hello Summer | Blogchatter A2Z Theme Reveal

Popsicles!

Late night walks would culminate at the ice-cream parlour where you stand in queue for a seat. Running to the perpetual ice cream cart vendor who pulled out your favourite flavour and handed it over with a grin. Mom would make popsicles at home by grating ice and pouring a flavour on it.

Can Gen Z, envision a life without dedicated bedrooms, TVs, Mobiles and air conditioners? Summer nights on the terrace or veranda, lying on a cot, passed with gazing at the stars and wishing on a shooting star. The cool breeze lulled you to sleep or you just douse the blanket in the water and stay cool under it.

Hip Hip Hippier

Pic Courtesy: Huedee Hippie Fashion

It was fun to flaunt the oversized glares and outrageous hats or look out coquettishly from under a parasol. The Hippy fashion of bellbottoms, broad belts, scarfs, headbands and beads, platform shoes, glam and glitter is synonymous with the Disco Dances. 

Summer Coolers

Fascinating India has myriad summer coolers, with different versions in every region. The body craves gallons of cold drinks; chuck the soda pops. Stir and shake up some traditional Indian thirst quencher.

Thanda Thanda Cool Cool

Coconut water hat & Sunglasses

Coconut water is high on the list followed by homemade Aam Panna, Jal jeera or homemade Shikanji(Lemonade), masala buttermilk or the sugary lassi topped with a dollop of decadent malai. How can you forget the king of mangoes? Mango Mojito, juice and shakes are guzzled at any time. The ubiquitous sugarcane juice is an underrated drink that is good for summer and weight loss.  Banta Soda in Delhi or Nimmakaya Soda in Andhra helps you beat the heat in the scorching summer. There is Ice apple (Munjal), kokum sherbet, Thandai, Jigarthanda from various states

What do you do to channel the joys of summer? Good People, Good Food = Good time?

Summer coolers

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Tags: beachboard gamescold drinkscoolershippy fashionholidaysindian summermangoessmoothiessummersummer foodssummer vacationsvacations
Harjeet Kaur

Harjeet Kaur

I’m Harjeet Kaur, the voice behind Wordsmithkaur, a lifestyle blog that’s ranked among India’s Top 20. My writing journey started unexpectedly with articles for The Hindu, and I even had a weekend column that had loyal readership. Over the years, I’ve juggled many hats—content creator, freelance writer, and blogger—all while nurturing my love for words. On my blog, you’ll find a little bit of everything: recipes straight from my kitchen, travel diaries, gardening tips, and stories about beauty, mental health, and sustainability. Cooking is my therapy, and I take pride in turning simple, traditional recipes into gourmet dishes—with love as my secret ingredient. I write to connect, to share, and to inspire. Whether it’s content for social media, blogs, or brochures, I thrive on crafting stories that resonate. If it’s writing you need, I’m your go-to wordsmith. Take a peek into my world—I promise there’s always something interesting waiting for you.

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Comments 5

  1. Suhani says:
    3 years ago

    Summer is my favourite season and it’ll sure be fun to read about it ! All the best to you ❣️

    Reply
  2. Pradeep says:
    3 years ago

    Summer can be cruelly hot. But it can also be made enjoyable, as described in your post.
    Looking forward to the Challenge!
    I will be posting on random stuff during April. Hopefully you will drop by.
    See you!

    Reply
  3. Manali Desai says:
    3 years ago

    The pics are such a nostalgia ride and those drinks and fruits photos are so tempting. Looking forward to read more posts about summer:)

    Reply
  4. Vikas Nainwal says:
    3 years ago

    I’m more of a winter person but the presence of mangoes does more than make up for the scorching heat. Mango puri looks delicious. Will try it for sure this time. Looking forward to reading your posts.

    Reply
    • Harjeet Kaur says:
      3 years ago

      Thank you..do check out other recipes as well

      Reply

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