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Date: 27 Apr 2024

Top Tropicals is now in Telegram!

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We Grow Happiness

Date: 26 Apr 2024

Cat of the Day - Wesley

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🐈 Cat of the Day - Wesley.

Wesley is a cat with a chillax attitude. He just enjoys his cat life, no questions asked. He wishes everyone to have a happy Friday night and enjoy your weekend to the fullest!🍹

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Date: 26 Apr 2024

Tamarind

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Tamarind fruit - Tamarinus indica

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Tamarind fruit - Tamarinus indica

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Tamarind flowers - Tamarinus indica

📖 Fun Fact: Tamarind is used as a souring agent in many cuisines around the world, adding a tangy flavor to dishes. How to use Tamarind in cooking?

🍲 Tamarind Chutney Recipe

Ingredients:
  • · 1 cup tamarind pulp
  • · 1 cup water
  • · 3/4 cup brown sugar or jaggery
  • · 1 tsp each of ground cumin, ginger, and coriander
  • · 1/2 tsp red chili powder
  • · Salt to taste


  • Instructions:
  • · Simmer tamarind pulp and water.
  • · Strain, return to heat, and add sugar.
  • · Stir in spices and salt.
  • · Simmer until thickened.
  • · Cool and store in the refrigerator.


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Date: 26 Apr 2024

Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Red Dwarf Poinciana

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Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Red Dwarf Poinciana

🎨 "Gardening is the art that uses flowers and plants as paint, and the soil and sky as canvas." - Elizabeth Murray

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📷 Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Red Dwarf Poinciana, Bird of Paradise, Pride of Barbados, Peacock flower...

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Date: 25 Apr 2024

Cat of the Day - Marco

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🐈 Cat of the Day - Marco.

Marco loves unusual spots. But regardless of a position, he always looks comfortable. Stay content and comfy tonight! 🌜

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