Spinach and Split Peas (Moong Dal) soup flavored with garam masala and mint Spinach is not called a superfood without a reason! Loaded with vitamins and anti-oxidants, it is a very nutritious ingredient that does not have a very distinct taste, and hence can easily be added to several of your favorite recipes without altering their taste too much, like these Super Moist Spinach Banana Muffins. … [Read more...]
8 Proven Ways To Bond With Your Baby
September 30, 2013 by
I can't believe that my little one is 3 months old already! I still remember the day we brought him home - he was so tiny, curled up under the noose of my neck, feeling safe and protected and unaware of the world around him! Merely holding and cuddling him made me feel instantly happy. Bonding with my baby was the most active anti-depressant in the first few days post-partum, and now, even though … [Read more...]
Vanilla Buttercream Milk Shake
September 26, 2013 by
A few weeks back, I received a wonderful package from Godiva, which contained 5 packs of delicious Godiva Truffles for me to review and share with friends and family. I love chocolate, and Godiva truffles means they would have to be one of the best, so there was no way I could refuse this opportunity! I was asked to serve these for a Girls Flight Night gathering, and since I had invited my friends … [Read more...]
Sweet & Savory Cracker Bites
September 10, 2013 by
You can imagine how hectic our lives are with a 4 year old and a 3 month old consuming all of our time! I have no idea when the evening blends into the night and before I can realize that I have slept for a couple hours, its morning again! So this weekend, when the elder one was out for a long play-date, and the little one blessed us by napping for a full 3 hours, me and my husband decided to … [Read more...]
North Festival: Icelandic Pancakes (Pönnukökur)
September 5, 2013 by
Last week, the folks from Honest Cooking challenges a bunch of us bloggers to try our hand at Nordic cooking, and believe me, I had no idea what that meant! With a little bit of research, I found that The Nordic countries is a term used collectively for five countries in Northern Europe, namely Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. I was specifically asked to work with the cuisine of … [Read more...]
Top 10 Natural Remedies To Remove Blackheads
September 4, 2013 by
Blackheads are also known as 'open comedones' in the medical terminology, but for you and me, they are simply the first stage of acne, and are generally caused due to poor hygiene, excess generation of facial oils, poor diet, poor digestion and possibly thyroid disorders. Exfoliated skin, dirt, and bacteria congeal beneath the outer layers of skin to form unsightly blemishes, which are called … [Read more...]
The 2-ingredient Ice Cream You Can’t Resist!
August 16, 2013 by
I am sure most of you must have heard about the famous Biscoff Cookies that hail from Europe, right? And if you haven't then you have definitely missed something, and should go and buy a packet today. However, if you can't find a packet of Biscoff cookies, then do not fret, because something even better is now available in your grocery stores - Biscoff Spread. Made from original Belgium Biscoff … [Read more...]
Healthy Choices For a Healthy Life
August 6, 2013 by
These days, almost everyone has jumped on the Be Healthy, Stay Healthy bandwagon. and why not. With the increasing knowledge about how obesity can lead to tonnes of diseases, it is only fair to start being healthy right from the beginning, and its all the more important to keep your kids healthy, and inculcate a healthy perspective in your entire family. Being a working mom, I try to keep a … [Read more...]
Fresh & Easy Cheese Enchiladas
July 31, 2013 by
Its no surprise that time is a luxury when you have a full-time job and 2 kids fighting for your time and attention as soon as you get back home! So even a cook like me finds it hard to make elaborate or gourmet meals during weekdays. That's why I jumped at the opportunity to try and review a new alternative in ready-made meals. Fresh & Easy, the up and coming grocery outlet has recently … [Read more...]
Quick & Easy Cherry Granola Crumble
July 31, 2013 by
I love the variety of stone fruits that adorn the markets in the summer, out of which, peaches, plums and cherries are my personal favorites! Unfortunately this year we did not have a great cherry season, but I am happy I was able to grab some bags of fresh cherries off the grocery aisles before it disappeared from the scene altogether. My daughter also loves cherries, and last week when I … [Read more...]
