I am sure everyone has started preparing for Christmas, decorating their houses with festive lights and holiday decorations. And as you deck up your exteriors and hallways with Christmas lights, why not bring on a bit of holiday glitter to your dinner table too! As a cute and very festive dessert idea, try these Edible Holiday Table Lights, while entertaining friends and family. They are simply … [Read more...]
Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies
November 29, 2012 by
As we roll in towards December, the preparations are on for Christmas; we even put up our Christmas Tree last Sunday, as soon as the Thanksgiving fiesta was over, and I've been scouring the magazines for all the delicious Holiday recipes that will find their way into our kitchen! I have a list of recipes to share, but I wanted to kick-start the Christmas recipes with this very delicious and … [Read more...]
DIY: Recycled Cardboard Organizer
October 17, 2012 by
A filer or organizer made with recycled fedex boxes Ritika has been inspired by her Art teacher at school lately, and is now more and more involved in her craft projects at home; she even has her own homemade caddy with a set of glue-sticks, pencils, toddler scissors, ribbons and markers, which keeps her busy most of the time while I complete other chores. It is so endearing to see a 3-year old … [Read more...]
Raspberry Ice Cream Sandwiches
October 11, 2012 by
Ice Cream Sandwich is a very popular dessert, and one of my personal favorites, because it actually combined two desserts in one! What more could a dessert-lover ask for?! Though a large part of the world's population would think of Android's ICS as soon as they hear the name IceCream Sandwich, I am not going to talk about that geeky stuff on my Food BLog. But yes, I think this version of ICS will … [Read more...]
7 Best Online Learning Resources for Your Child
October 9, 2012 by
The world is moving towards a tech revolution at a very fast pace, and while eons ago, you could entertain your kids outdoors for hours together, the modern age pushes you to let them play with your iPhones and iPads, way longer than you deem fit. As a parent of a 3 year old, I myself try to look for ways in which I can restrict my daughter's tube-time or gadget-time to less than 1 hour a day. But … [Read more...]
Bake Fest #12 – Guest Hosting Event Announcement
October 1, 2012 by
Its October already, and as far as Holiday Season goes, I think its time to turn on your ovens and start baking treats for you and your family! Cookies, cakes, muffins, pies and all tasty treats that you have on your wishlist, this is the time to dig out those recipe printouts, review your bookmarked recipes or scourge your cookbooks to start making desserts that you are going to enjoy through the … [Read more...]
Refurbish Your Kitchen This Festive Season
September 19, 2012 by
The Kitchen is an integral part of any household, and there is no better way to celebrate your festive season by giving it a new stylish look! And this can be done without straining your pocket much and squeezing out your time, as well. Rather than starting the process of a new look right from the scratch here is how you can do so by just adding some appliances and remodeling the desktops, drawer … [Read more...]
Fresh Heirloom Tomato Salad
September 11, 2012 by
Tomato Salad with shaved Pecorino cheese, olive oil dressing, crushed pepper and chopped cilantro These days Heirloom tomatoes are flooding the markets, and we have a similar overflow of big fresh tomatoes in our garden too, as all the giant heirloom tomatoes ripen up at the same time, bringing me this bounty of fresh juicy tomatoes that I am struggling to use up before they turn bad! One of the … [Read more...]
Fried Broccoli & Cheese Fritters
September 4, 2012 by
Two days ago we observed a sudden change in the weather, and from warm and humid days, it suddenly became dark and gloomy, and the sky was overcast with clouds the whole day, as if officially announcing the end of Summer in the Bay Area! And today, as I celebrate Labor Day with my family and friends, I know this is probably going to be one of the last summer garden parties until next year! But … [Read more...]
DIY: Posicle Stick Kid’s Puzzles
August 27, 2012 by
Today was my darling daughter's first day at pre-school, and as I dropped her off, a collage of images filled my mind - it was like one minute she was this cute and cuddly newborn, so delicate to put down in an infant car seat as we made our way home from the hospital, and next minute she is this poised and perfect 3-year old, excited to be at her new school, telling me that "You can leave now … [Read more...]
