There’s no doubt about it; the kitchen is one of the most vital rooms in any home. It’s a space that’s utilized by every member of the household several times each day and is home to many different processes. So if it has gone a little undervalued in recent times, now is the time to give it an upgrade. Here are some key lessons to help guide you to the perfect transformation. Get them right, … [Read more...]
Sour Cream Pancakes With Blueberry Sauce
April 15, 2011 by
Sour Cream Pancakes with Blueberry Sauce Pancakes are a family favorite, no matter what the occasion. And with tonnes of pancake recipes out there, it can get hard to find the one that works flawlessly. In fact, every mom has her own cherished pancake recipe; my recent favorite is this soft and fluffy Sour Cream Pancake [Photo by Kate Sears via Woman's Day], which also plays with a hint of … [Read more...]
Mac and Cheese – 3 Family Favorite Recipes
April 12, 2011 by
Mac and Cheese - Delicious Recipes Mac and Cheese is a hit with kids and adults alike, and over the years, a lot of busy moms must have relied upon Kraft's mac and cheese to fill up lunch-boxes or serve dinners to their children. However, i am a firm believer of feeding as much fresh and home-made food to them as you can, and something like mac and Cheese, which is so easy to make, should never … [Read more...]
Pineapple Cake with Coconut Buttercream Frosting
April 8, 2011 by
Pineapple Cake with Coconut Buttercream FrostingI often watch Paula Dean, aka the Butter Queen, whisking away her bowl of frosting and slathering it on a perfectly baked layer cakes, and I think, can I seriously bake something so beautiful someday!! I call myself a better-than-average baker, but layered cakes with elaborate frosting still make me nervous. Like this amazing Pineapple Cake adorned … [Read more...]
Does Your Home Need a Health Check?
April 7, 2011 by
A lot of us don’t think of our property as problematic to our health. After all, it’s our shelter which keeps us safe. But you need to be aware that there are hidden dangers which can actually jeopardize our health. In fact, here are some ways to ensure you have a healthy home so that you can have a healthy family! Make sure you clean it from top to bottom regularly It can be a challenge to … [Read more...]
Manchuria – Vegetarian Manchurian Gravy
April 5, 2011 by
Vegetable Manchurian Gravy (Indo-Chinese)Those of you who have been following my blog for some time now, shold know that I am a huge Indo-chinese food fan. And frnakly, most of the Indians fall into this category. The rich spicy taste native to this realm of fusion cooking is hard to resist, and if you haven't tasted Indo-Chinese food yet, you are surely missing something. Today we talk about one … [Read more...]
Raspberry Ice Cream Floats
April 4, 2011 by
Raspberry Ice Cream FloatsSummer has kicked in nice and strong in my part of the world, and people are all geared to enjoy the sun, sand and the cool waters of the Pacific by hitting the beaches. What you need to beat the heat is something cool and refreshing. Just like these lovely red Raspberry & Champagne Ice Cream Floats. In fact, they are so versatile you can easily add them to your any-time … [Read more...]
Pineapple & Mango Quick Bread
March 31, 2011 by
Tropical Mango-Pineapple BreadSummers in India are synonymous with bowls full of Aamras (fresh mango pulp) and gobbling up sweet mangoes all day long! And though I miss those childhood days, I am at least thankful of being in a state that offers Mangoes almost every season. They may not be as sweet and flavorful as the Indian ones, but beggars are not choosers, and so I am happy to grab whatever I … [Read more...]
Italian Focaccia Bread with Rosemary – Caramelized Onions & Sun-dried Tomatoes
March 28, 2011 by
Everyone loves relishing slices of warm Focaccia Bread dipped in olive-oil pesto or some olive oil and vinegar. In fact, there are so many ways to enjoy this Italian classic bread, top it with your favorite veggies to make a quick Pizza, use as a base to make some Bruschetta, bake it as a flatbread, or eat it nice and warm with your favorite bowl of pasta - this is one bread recipe that never … [Read more...]
Homemade Wheat Bread
March 25, 2011 by
Homemade Wheat BreadBread is pretty much a staple breakfast item in almost every US household. And if you think about it, you do end up spending at least $20 per month, if not more, buying bread for your family. But you can bring this number down considerably if you take up the challenge of baking bread at home. It is not hard, from what I have gathered from my friends who bake regularly. … [Read more...]
