It has been almost 3 years that I got into this blogging world and it has been a very unique experience. There are some blogs that I fell in love with either for their writing or for the photography or for their creative recipes or simply the warmth…

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Every Andhra soul would have tasted this quintessential street food at least once in their life time. Unlike Chat vendors who have different types of chat on the same cart, these vendors dedicate their carts exclusively to these fritters. My Dad used t…

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So, I have never told you that I was brought up by my maternal grandparents till I was 8 years old. I was fortunate to live in a small town with plenty of family around and in the midst of nature in my formative years. It is a simple life with no hustl…

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It was V’s birthday and it has become more or less a norm for me to bake the cake each year. The last year was Lemon Curd Cake and this year, it is the Red Velvet Cake. The little one gets the privilege to choose the Cake and the flavor. I simply hop…

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This simple,short and an exquisite book captures observations, the lifestyles and culture of Japan.The beauty of this book is you can randomly open a page and Surprise!- you don’t have to know the story preceding that page. Each page has a unique th…

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Spring is here and unusually early with the pleasant smells of freshly cut grass in the air!! With not many snow flakes burying us down and flowers blooming quite early this year, this year seems one with no Winter. Am I speaking too early? But the …

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Milk sweets are adored in my house by V and the little one.As for me, I indulge in the more notorious sugar sweets like the Boondi Laddu and the Halwa. To pass by a sweet shop in India and to not have an adorned box of irresistible sweets in your hands…

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Unbelievable weather with the temperatures soaring up to 75F. For March, it seems impossible.Nonetheless, we are enjoying it. These cookies were made during Christmas Holidays and yes, they have been lurking on my desktop for about 3 months now. I am s…

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“May in Ayemenem is a hot, brooding month. The days are long and humid, The river shrinks and black crows gorge on bright mangoes in still, dust green trees. Red bananas ripen. Jackfruits burst. Dissolute bluebottles hum vacuously in the fruity air, Th…

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This curry has a subtle bitter taste coupled with the sweetness of peas and the richness from the Cream. I was debating between the Potatoes or Paneer although one is not a substitute for the other, widely different in textures and taste, I went with P…

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Brie is a cheese that I tasted and learned of very recently. I heard of this at work when my colleagues brought a Cheese plate with crackers, fruits and honey. Well, I know the Cheese plate but never did I question the names of the cheeses or the perfe…

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Nutella is a favorite in my household. The little one and I can lick from the jar without any second thoughts. These cookies have a mild bitter taste and are not all that sweet. Perfect for treats. I skipped the Hazelnut Extract and did not garnish wit…

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Thanksgiving or not, this dish is worthy a trip. One of my ex-colleagues makes a seriously tasty Sweet Potato Casserole. She is from Alabama and I feel it comes as a second nature to her to make these casseroles. It was when I never tasted her Casserol…

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Cucumber is one of my favorite vegetables that I snack on.Seasoned with salt, black pepper and a dash of lemon juice, this vegetable typically fills my hunger pangs.Pureed mint is stirred into beaten yogurt spiced with Cumin, Coriander and Paprika powd…

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This is a perfect one pot meal. Typically, I make it in a pie dish but for a change, I decided to make it in individual ramekins which turned out to be neat.3 tbsp Butter1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed2 carrots, finely chopped1 cup Button Mushrooms, c…

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“In the evening, I would approach the stove armed with lofty intentions, the Joy of Cooking or Gourmet magazine tucked under my arm, and little kitchen sense. My meals were satisfactory, but they took hours of laborious effort to produce. I’d usually p…

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This is a great recipe for leftover dosa batter.Done in a Paniyaram pan, this will serve as a delicious evening snack.2 cups Dosa Batter1/2 cup Chopped Onions6 Curry leaves, chopped1 tsp Chopped ginger1/2 tsp Jeera/Cumin seeds2 green chillies, finely c…

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We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” – Winston ChurchillIt is hard to read a story of an orphan let alone associate the stories with their innocent pictures. I often listen to myself screaming at my little one to eat …

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 “Everything in moderation… including moderation.” – Julia ChildV comments and smirks, “Your blog should have 2 categories- ‘Artery cloggers’ and ‘Healthy recipes’!. I might as well! My blog is not all about healthy foods but a combination. …

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So the little one was way too excited to go to her day care on Friday and the reason being that the school has an hour long class to prep them for Kindergarten. Not certain on if she is excited for K or excited to have fun in those classes. Regardless …

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