The last week of October heralds the fabulous festival of Diwali, marching in with all its glory, urging Indians all around the world to gear up to celebrate one of the biggest festivals of the season! Marked with Diyas (decorated oil lamps), beautiful clothes, lovely colors of the Rangoli, and lots of delicious snacks and sweets, this is one Indian festival you don't wan to miss! Diwali is … [Read more...]
How To Make Ghee At Home
June 6, 2020 by
Just like every household in US has 2 canisters lying on the kitchen counter, one filled with olive oil and another with vinegar, you'll find 2 canisters in every Indian household, one containing Vegetable Oil, and another filled with Ghee. Pure Ghee, also known as Clarified Butter, is often preferred over regular cooking oil for several Indian recipes. And there is evidence to support that … [Read more...]
Apple Date & Walnut Muffins
June 5, 2020 by
Apple Date & Walnut Muffins, packed with fiber and protein Halloween officially marks the beginning of the Holiday season, and as November-December approaches, everyone begins their hunt for delicious recipes that will adorn their holiday traditions! Every family has a cherished recipe that has been passed on since ages, something that resides in your head, or something that you have … [Read more...]
Layered Chocolate Cake
December 28, 2019 by
Who doesn't like chocolate Cake, especially when its homemade, and has rich layers of creamy chocolate butter-cream frosting, and a moist dark chocolate cake center that melts in your mouth! Its no wonder that Layered Chocolate Cake still remains to be at the top of the Perfect Birthday Cake list! Inspired by Dorie Greenspan's Layered Birthday Cake in her prestigious cookbook Baking: From My Home … [Read more...]
Thinking Beyond The Six Pack Abs!
February 25, 2018 by
For most people, the image of human perfection revolves around the washboard abs. After all, that’s the feature that seems to unite virtually every model currently shown in magazines and on TV shows. Thanks to the role of social media, sculpting a six-pack is an even greater desire than ever before. Make no mistake - Getting six-pack abs is certainly a major achievement that’s worth … [Read more...]
Melt in Your Mouth Cheese & Jam Cookies
February 14, 2018 by
When it comes to different varieties of cheese, or the art of cheese making, no one can come close to European Cheese. I still remember the taste of artisan Swiss cheese that had lingered on my tongue when we went there for our vacation. And now, after several years, I had the opportunity to try not one, but three different flavors of European cheese, thanks to Castello! A few days ago, I … [Read more...]
How to Cut a Pomegranate – Mess Free Technique
January 26, 2018 by
Pomegranates are a Fall to Winter fruit, and I am seeing a lot of them in the farmer's markets, as well as hanging on some trees in the neighborhood, ready to be picked, if they can survive the attack of the birds and squirrels! The ruby red fruit has been added to the list of Superfoods recently, due to its several health benefits. However, when it comes to enjoying this fruit, people tend to … [Read more...]
The Best Christmas Fruit Cake Recipe You’ve Ever Seen!
December 17, 2017 by
Christmas Fruit Cake What's Christmas without Santa Clause and sparkling lights? or without some fresh white snow up in the mountains? or without some traditional Holiday delicacies like Eggnog, Stollen, Yule Log Cake or Fruit Cake! Yes, some holiday traditions govern our lives for a good reason. They help us stay rooted as families, maintain relationships and customs over generations, and help … [Read more...]
Cooking The Biggest Meal Of The Year? How To Keep Calm And Entertain Stress-Free
December 6, 2017 by
December is here and with that comes the idea of Christmas day and what can be classed as one of the biggest meals of the year. While you are decking up your Christmas tree with homemade christmas ornaments, there can be a lot of pressure placed on the person who happens to be shooting the big christmas feast. So much goes into the lead up for the big day that the ones eating the glorious food can … [Read more...]
Appetizer Crisps with Cran-Apple Chutney & Aged Havarti
September 21, 2017 by
It's that time of the year when almost everyone is busy planning parties and gatherings, and food definitely takes a center-stage on all these occasions. From appetizers to dessert, everything deserves some elaborate planning. But I often think, entertaining shouldn't be such a hassle always, right? I mean, I love preparing elaborate meals for my family and friends, but sometimes I just want to … [Read more...]
