In India, Summer is synchronous with Mangoes - yes, you will find markets and homes flooded with this sweet juicy colorful fruit, which is known as King of Fruits for a valid reason! There are several varieties of Mangoes available in India, but Kesar and Alphonso are among the most famous ones. The former has a more elongated shape with a pointed tip, and is more sweeter than Alphonso, which is … [Read more...]
10-Minute Chocolate Peppermint Bark Recipe For The Holiday Season
November 24, 2014 by
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GoNutsForNuts #CollectiveBias I am a strong believer in throwing Holiday parties and gatherings, and perhaps a bit fashioned, but I love mailing hand-written postcards along with homemade gifts to share with family and friends. It really brings more meaning into the holiday traditions, … [Read more...]
Chocolate & Peanut Butter Granola Pancakes
September 3, 2014 by
Every Saturday is Pancake day in our house. We start off with a delicious pancake breakfast IHOP style, with some cheesy scrambled eggs on the side! And since this is a weekly fare, I try to create different kinds of pancakes so it doesn't get boring, and also try to sneak in some healthy ingredients that would make the morning meal more nutritious for my kiddo. Last week I decided to make some … [Read more...]
Deliciously Healthy Chocolate Cookie Crumble Smoothie
May 22, 2014 by
Do you ever fret about how skinny your pre-schooler or kindergartner looks? Do you often worry that you are not feeding her the right amount and type of food to keep her healthy? If you do, then you are not alone. Every mom feels responsible for how her child's physical and mental growth, and for good reason. Eating the right amount of healthy, nutritious food is imperative, especially in the … [Read more...]
Blueberry Banana & Soy Milk Smoothie
March 27, 2014 by
The temperature has been rising steadily these fast few days, and I've been sweating off a lot of calories during my workout sessions! If you are like me, you crave for a nice cool smoothie or milkshake post-workout that helps you restore your energy without breaking your calorie bank. That's where my favorite Smoothie recipe comes to your rescue. If you are looking for a deliciously unique take … [Read more...]
Baked Cheese Tortellini in Chipotle Cream Sauce
December 18, 2013 by
The temperature outside has started to drop, and it gets dark and chilly when I get back from work. Who likes to look when it's cold and dark like that? Sometimes I really wish there was a Magic Wand for Moms so they could whip up healthy yet delicious food in no time - maybe just grant one wish a month, that would be good too, right?! Sigh!!! I don't think that's going to happen unless I move to … [Read more...]
How Does Your LEGO Family Look Like?
December 12, 2013 by
I am sure all of you have started buying Christmas presents and started making Holiday cards to send wishes to friends and family. I know people don't have much time in this cyber-age, and everything is done online, but I still prefer making my own cards and mailing them to family. However, when I was asked to review this quirky and cute software to make your own LEGO Minifigure Family Holiday … [Read more...]
Spinach & Lentil Soup
October 14, 2013 by
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...]
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...]
Chocolate (Chip) Chunk Cookies
July 25, 2013 by
As Summer rolls in, there are lot of potlucks and picnics planned in the calendar. And with graduation parties, school picnics and summer concerts and events, there are plenty of opportunities to try out some new recipes, be it for yourself, or to entertain someone else. My daughter's pre-school class had a parents-kids conference where they asked us to bring tidbits and munchies from home. Both … [Read more...]
