The Girls point of view

[Zainub]

Well making lassi is really easy, you don't need to go to a resturant to get it. I've got an aversion for yogurt that's why I don't drink it but I make it all the time at home for my sisters. It's relatively simple.

Just get some yougurt (about 1 cup) , sugar or salt (yes, you can have it salty too) (to your taste but I put about 3 tea spoons) and 3/4 cup of cold water - blend this is all at high speed using your processor, and then add about 2 and half cups of milk - blend again wildly. Now take a class, put some finely crushed ice in it, and pour our the mixture. Easy as it gets! To make mango/banana lassi instead, substitue the milk with mango/banana pure (banana and mango lassi can only be served sweet)

[Occasional Fan]

There was something else I need a blender for the other day, so maybe I'll go and buy one! Thanks for the recipe, Zainub: I'll give that a go during the summer. I prefer it sweet myself and can't stand bananas, so it's pretty straightforward for me.

[treasuredbrook]

Originally Posted by Andy Mellon

Unlucky my friends, unlucky! I am in the fortunate position where my girlfriend not only accepts cricket, but plays it too. This has its positives and negatives

Positives:

She will willingly attend cricket matches with me and not ask questions about Lbw, why they are still playing when its wet or why I have to drink beer to help assist my enjoyment. In fact, if I'm lucky - she may buy a round.
I can have a chat with her about cricket and its many and limitless facets

Negatives:

She really doesn't understand when I get back at 12am when nets finish at 10pm. She knows that they finish at 10pm and she knows that I've been drinking afterwards!!
She doesn't understand why I have to wield a bat a full lb and a half heavier than hers!
She derives far too much enjoyment from watching Freddy Flintoff bat
It means I get roped into umpiring for her team on a regular basis.
She supports Middlesex

Hi...so whom does your girlfriend play for??

Thanx

[Teatime FatCat]

Right, this summer, instead of a ****-up (oh, all right then - as well as a **** up!) we're all go round to Zainubs for a Lassi party. Bring your own bananas.

[Andy Mellon]

Originally Posted by treasuredbrook

Hi...so whom does your girlfriend play for?? Thanx

She plays for New Forest Womens Cricket Club in the New Forest (i believe they have a website - try a google search for New Forest cricket). They play in the Dorset League against Weymouth, Wareham, Warminster and Bournemouth. And yes, I know the New Forest and Warminster aren't in Dorset.

Also, she occasionally turns out for Sway if they are a player short. In fact, I was playing for Sway 1sts against Bournemouth III on Sunday, and they had one of the Bournemouth ladies playing for them. Hopefully, this will be more common place in years to come as there's some decent female players out there.

[Zainub]

i believe they have a website

They do Andy: http://www.nfwcc.co.uk/

[treasuredbrook]

Hi
As mentioned earlier, I am writing an article on women playing cricket...would she be interested in giving me an interview...??? even if its is a phone interview or maybe via email...just a questionnaire...would she be interested???
Do let me know...
Thanks

[imaginarydiva]

If anybody is interested in a saltier and spicier version,try adding ginger powder,raw mango powder,a pinch of line juice and a little red chilli powder.I know it does defy the intended effect of lassi to 'cool the body' but it does taste great.Over here in India,there are a lot more takers for salted lassi than the sweeter one.Plus milk is optional.Ofcourse,usually while travelling in trains and in local ships,we get the milkless lassi,only curds,salt and the spices.However,for reasons that I can't comprehend, it is called Buttermilk.

[Occasional Fan]

Even though it is not quite tropical here today, I have tried Zainub's lassi recipe. It is the business! Thanks, Zainub - and give it a try, folks!

[Zainub]

You're most welcome.