Food

Chocolate Truffles – Recipe & Variations

February 6, 2012 by Mansi

Truffle Recipes for Valentine's Day There are some things that go hand-in-hand with Love - flowers, cards, gifts, diamonds and chocolates, especially Truffles, which have been a symbol of Love for ages and eons! So your Valentine Day celebration would indeed be incomplete without a round of deliciously smooth and chocolatey truffles for dessert. Just look at these seductive Chocolate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Chocolate Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Food, Kid-Friendly Tagged With: chocolate, christmas

Cherry Blossom Cupcakes

February 1, 2012 by Mansi

Cherry Blossom Cupcakes It is so nice to have some fantastic sunshine around here; looks like Spring has finally arrived! The lush green mountains provide a perfect backdrop to the gorgeous pink and white Cherry Blossoms, and to celebrate the season, we have some beautiful Cherry Blossom Cupcakes that have Spring written all over them! Decorating cupcakes is always a fun exercise, where there is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cake Recipes, Cupcake Recipes, Food

Red Velvet Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

January 27, 2012 by Mansi

Valentine is still 2 weeks away, but I have already received tonnes of requests for Valentine Day recipes, and the one that tops the list is none other than Red Velvet Cupcakes! And why not, these pretty red cupcakes topped with luscious butter-cream or cream-cheese frosting are perfect to express your love to someone, and the bite-sized desserts help enjoy the pleasure without feeling guilty. I … [Read more...]

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Baingan Bharta (Eggplant Curry)

January 24, 2012 by Mansi

The eggplant, or Aubergine, is a large pear-shaped vegetable with a glossy purple skin and firm white flesh, embedded with tiny brownish seeds. It is a very versatile ingredient, as it can be fried, baked, boiled, steamed or grilled, and can be used in curries, appetizers, dips, spreads, and more. Its a popular ingredient in Indian, Middle Eastern, Italian and Moroccan cuisines. However, you will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Healthy Recipes, Indian Recipes, Main Course Recipes Tagged With: curries, indian

Khandvi – Gujarati Snack Recipe

January 6, 2012 by Mansi

Khandvi - Rolls Made With Chickpea Flour And Tempered with Spices Khandvi is an extremely popular Gujarati Snack made with Besan flour, and though it looks like a lot of work, it is actually very simple to make, and totally worth the effort! Besan is mixed with very sour buttermilk to create a lump-free blend, which is then heated, either on stove-top, or more conveniently in a Microwave, keeping … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizer Recipes, Food, Healthy Recipes, Indian Recipes, Kid-Friendly, Snacks & Sides Tagged With: appetizers, indian, sides

Red Lentil & Mixed Vegetable Soup

January 2, 2012 by Mansi

Red Lentil & Mixed Vegetable Soup 2012 has begun, and I am sure you all have a list of goals or resolutions that you'd like to stick to, at least until the end of January, when the fervor dies and its all back to normal. Like most other people, weight-loss is at the top of my New Year resolutions too. And one way that I'm going to achieve this is by including more protein and veggies in my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: lentils, soups

Sweet Tangy & Colorful Quinoa Salad

December 21, 2011 by Mansi

Quinoa has been characterized as a super grain for quite some time now, and yet I see very few recipes that are unique. I think its potential is under-rated. Quinoa does not have any over-powering taste, so you can mix it with pretty much anything else that you like, and it will take on its character and flavor. Just like this delicious-looking Quinoa Salad, made with cucumbers, mangoes and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Healthy Recipes, Kid-Friendly, Snacks & Sides Tagged With: quinoa, salads

Strawberry Santa Hats

December 19, 2011 by Mansi

Christmas is just around the corner, and this time, though we have baked a batch of cookies to lure Santa to our house, I am also going to serve him these cute and delicious Strawberry Santa Hats, which I am sure he will not be bale to resist. In fact, he might just be so happy that he may leave a gift or two extra for the home-chef who made his day! So how did this recipe find its place in our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizer Recipes, Food, Kid-Friendly Tagged With: christmas, strawberries

5 Deliciously Addictive Fudge Recipes

December 14, 2011 by Mansi

Just like cookies are an essential Holiday tradition, so is making Christmas Candy, and old-fashioned Chocolate Fudge tops the list, as it never fails to impress your guests. In fact, you can make a large batch, then pack a few pieces in a gift box, deck it with a ribbon and a Christmas message, and you have the perfect Gourmet gift to share with friends and family. The old-fashioned Fudge recipes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Chocolate Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Featured, Food, Lists Tagged With: chocolate, christmas

How to maintain healthy glowing skin as you age…

Image Credit: Alexander Grey from Unsplash. Getting older is often seen as a good thing, but it also comes with its drawbacks. One of the more notable is how it affects peoples’ appearances. Fine lines, wrinkles, and gray hairs all start setting it. It’s not uncommon to want to prevent these, and you could want to maintain your appearance as you get older. It’s a natural desire to have, even if it seems like it’s impossible. It could be more within your reach than you’d think, though. In fact, it doesn’t even need to be complicated. Once you know what you’re doing, there shouldn’t be anything to worry about. Some steps and tips could … [Read More...]

Seasonal Depression is a Thing – Here’s how to win over it…

Image credit As the days get shorter and winter settles in, it’s no wonder that many people start to feel a bit low. Actually, a large number of people tend to feel this way! So, it’s usually called the “winter blues,” “seasonal depression,” or even the more official term “seasonal affective disorder.” it’s just a common struggle that lasts for multiple months. If you live in places in the world with six months of darkness, then the rates go up a lot higher. But why is this so common? Well, there are a lot of reasons, such as less daylight (meaning less vitamin D and A), holiday pressures, colder weather, and those sky-high heating … [Read More...]

6 Unique & Unheard Ways To Reduce Stress…

Pexels - CC0 License There are so many of us who are absolutely sick of feeling stressed all day, every day, and if you are one of those people, it can almost be overwhelming to see the wealth of options for treating our stress levels. We need quick ways, we need ones that benefit us over time, but we also need access to things that are not necessarily conventional. There are plenty of unique ways to reduce stress levels that you may find interesting but also, more importantly, effective: Purify the Air We need to remember that cleaner air is something that can help us with our overall well-being, and this could reduce … [Read More...]

How to plan for a stress-free retirement…

Source: Unsplash (CC0) Thinking about retirement planning already? Whether it feels miles away or just around the corner, planning for your retirement doesn’t have to be an overwhelming experience. The key is to break it down into manageable steps and, most importantly, make sure it’s something you actually want to achieve. So let’s walk through some tips that’ll help you build a retirement plan you feel confident about, plus we’ll tackle important topics like Medicare and Medicare Advantage along the way. Tips for Defining Your Retirement Goals Visualize your day-to-day: Think about where you’d like to live, what activities … [Read More...]

Going Beyond Digital Marketing: Expanding Your Business Horizon…

Digital marketing has quickly become an indispensable strategy for reaching and engaging consumers. However, in an era where brands vie for attention online, simply relying on digital tactics can become restrictive. If you want your business to move to the next level, expanding its horizon beyond digital may require innovative thinking outside the digital box. In this blog, we will look at a few approaches you could try that will increase its reach while deepening your customer relations. Photo by Luca Bravo on Unsplash Cultivate a Community Forming a sense of community around your brand goes far beyond traditional digital … [Read More...]