Vanilla Bean Custard

My husband works in the food industry and he gets occasional treats from suppliers at work. The other day he brought home a bottle of pure vanilla extract and some vanilla beans. I have seen chefs cooking with vanilla beans on Food Network and used to wonder how it would taste like. I couldn't wait to try it out and  found this simple custard recipe on Martha Stewart's website. I could smell the fresh aroma of the beans while cooking and it was fun experience. One vanilla bean could be replaced with two teaspoons of vanilla extract in the recipe.
Recipe Courtesy: Marthastewart.com

Mango Banana Orange Smoothie

This smoothie is a delicious combination of fruits and very easy to prepare. Banana is a versatile fruit which could add a nice flavor to any smoothie. If you want the orange flavor to stick out, you may want to add more oranges.
Recipe courtesy: Chef In You