Diwali, the enchanting festival of lights is right around the corner, and people all around the world are gearing up to celebrate this in a grand way. Diwali is as important as Christmas for Indians all over the world, and preparations start almost a month in advance. The celebration itself lasts for 3-5 days, and food, lights, clothes & gifts are all an essential part of this beautiful festival. … [Read more...]
No Bake Cheesecake Recipe With Red Velvet Cookie Crust
September 16, 2014 by
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. However, the choice of ingredients, the recipe idea and the photos are all mine alone. #ChooseSmart #CollectiveBias I love entertaining, and it gives me a nice feeling to be able to please people with my food. But sometimes you want entertaining to be fuss-free, and yet not have to compromise on the … [Read more...]
Afraid of DIY? These Tips Will Help You Get Started
September 10, 2014 by
The Do It Yourself epidemic has taken over a vast proportion of the American households. But not everyone feels conquered about it. For some, DIY is worst than an urban insult. It is a living nightmare. The simple idea of crafting something seems overwhelming for non-DIY people who find it hard to imagine that there could be any joy in such activities. More importantly, they find it hard not to … [Read more...]
Chocolate & Peanut Butter Granola Pancakes
September 3, 2014 by
Every Saturday is Pancake day in our house. We start off with a delicious pancake breakfast IHOP style, with some cheesy scrambled eggs on the side! And since this is a weekly fare, I try to create different kinds of pancakes so it doesn't get boring, and also try to sneak in some healthy ingredients that would make the morning meal more nutritious for my kiddo. Last week I decided to make some … [Read more...]
Pizza & Ice Cream Make a Perfect Pair – Good Food Good Life
September 1, 2014 by
People usually have a lot of friends and family over for labor day weekend, and all that entertaining can get really strenuous. So for last night, we wanted to do a party that is relaxing for everyone, and a bit fun too, something where I don't have to laboriously work in the kitchen. So Pizza seemed to be the obvious choice. But making gourmet pizza can be a lot of work too, chopping the wedges, … [Read more...]
12 Healthier Desserts Perfect For Any Celebration
August 29, 2014 by
Once Labor Day kicks in, I mark the calendars to think that the Holiday season has officially begun. This would perhaps be the last celebration of Summer, and people start thinking about Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. And then its time to start preparing the Menu for all these occasions. Before you know it, the heat is on in your kitchen as you are cooking and baking every weekend, and the … [Read more...]
Irresistible Rocky Road Espresso Brownies
August 27, 2014 by
Back-to-school Night is coming up, and my Kindergartener is as excited as can be! I have never seen her so meticulously arrange and sort out all the things she needs for school. From supplies to notebooks to her lunch and snack boxes, she is really excited about getting everything in order. Whether she's trying to impress Mommy, her new teacher, or her new friends at school, I am hushing with … [Read more...]
Curried Chickpeas & Cheese Bruschetta
August 26, 2014 by
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Rioja Wine. The text, opinions and images are all mine. We have been blessed with nice sunny weather here in California, but the days have started to get a tad bit shorter, and the evenings now have a chilly draft to them. As I watched the pink and orange hues of the sky last evening, I felt like enjoying the best of summer before it was … [Read more...]
A New Board Game That Has Us All Hooked!
August 25, 2014 by
“This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and EQtainment, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #Qsracetothetop http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV” As a family, we love playing Board Games; in fact, we started playing board games with our daughter when she was 2, and now even our 1 year old is joining the bandwagon. Board games are a … [Read more...]
Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies
August 20, 2014 by
School is about to begin in one week, and I am sure every Mom is out there hunting for Back-to-school recipes. If you haven't looked at it yet, here is a compilation of the Top 12 Back-to-School Vegetarian Recipes that I'm going to turn to for my daughter lunch-box needs. And now its time for Dessert! Yes, like every other kid, my daughter loves to get a treat in her lunch box for snack, and … [Read more...]
