Cheesy, Crispy, Crunchy Samosas….. If someone asks me what was my favorite snack while growing up, I would say instantly without any further pondering: Samosas. Yes, this was and is my favorite snack, especially to munch on in the evenings along with a cup of hot tea. This crispy, crumbly triangle shaped stuffed pastry with either veggie or non-veg filling...
Fried rice with a Pineapple twist… Fried rice being a versatile and flexible dish, could be made with almost anything or nothing at all. When I say nothing, I mean, we can have just the rice fried and cooked to perfection with added aromatic spices. With almost anything means, we can put all kinds of ingredients in it; doesn’t matter whether it is veggie...
After blogging about the benefits of fruits and veggies, I went for a mega grocery shopping and I blindly took almost all the fruits and veggies that was in the store. When I was ready to check out, my shopping cart was stacked up with all healthy stuffs. I occasionally sneaked into others cart, and what I saw was all frozen and unhealthy stuffs heaped up. Looking...
Finally fall is here, the season I always look forward to…. I am roaming around with my camera to take all the breath taking shots of nature attired in its most vibrant red and yellow colored gown. I lack words when it comes to admiring the beauty of nature in fall: it’s stunning, mind-boggling and hallucinatory. Besides enjoying the nature, the other...
Stop searching for healthy life, it’s right next to you.. Who would say NO to fruits? I can think about a big NO when it comes to Veggies. I used to be a picky veggie eater when I was a kid. As a kid we all have heard one thing from our moms at the dining table over and over, almost everyday: eat your veggies; it’s good for your eyes, bones, health,...
A sumptuous, mouthwatering Kerala delicacy: Meen and Kappa ie, Fish and Boiled Tapioca. One of the amazing things about growing up in Kerala( the most beautiful and serene state in India) is the inseparable connection we have with fish. If you are a non-veg and if you happen to be in Kerala, you can definitely devour fish everyday, that too the catch of the day....
Midnight baked sweet potato fries… Here is the flashback: Last night I was sleeping to glory cuddled under the blanket, suddenly my hubby (who had slept all evening and was watching TV the entire night) patted me, which partly woke me up and I heard him whisper into my ears that he wanted baked sweet potato fries. For a while, I felt like I am dreaming, if...
Mmmmmmmmmmm….this is the sound I make after every bite of this heavenly dessert… It took me a while to get introduced to this dessert, after I found this we became inseparable. I have tasted this dessert in many restaurants, and I love CPK’s ( California Pizza Kitchen) the best so far. I often go there just to have a bite of this dessert. Every...
This herbal coffee is a great home remedy for cold, headache, sinus congestion & when feeling down; will instantly open up your senses and makes you feel better… If I have a cup of this homemade herbal coffee, I would shy away from any other branded coffee in the market. I have been feeling dizzy and lethargic for the last couple of days, the only thing...
I am still in the Eid celebration mood, before it fades away I wanted to blog about the big feast I had for Eid, and so here I am blogging, even after feeling exhausted. I am up for any kind of celebration any time of the year. Before, when there were any celebrations, I would look forward to the special dishes my mom would make for us. Now, I would look forward...