Garama-Garam Parathas served with some hot and spicy Indian curry, with a serving of rice and some raita on the side makes for a whole and hearty Indian meal! These Mooli Parathas that follow are a popular Indian flatbread, where whole-wheat chapatis(pancakes) are stuffed with Mooli, or White radish. With its peculiar taste, this simple and no-fuss recipe is something that serves well for lunch, … [Read more...]
Tips & Recipes for a Vegetarian Thanksgiving
November 20, 2009 by
Thanksgiving is just one week away and this year we have a few green additions to our family. With most of us going vegetarian, this year Thanksgiving presents a whole new set of challenges. But the idea of a green or even a vegetarian Thanksgivingseems like blasphemy to die hard turkey lovers. To ease them into this culture shock, I already started dropping the idea of a green feast that goes … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Centerpiece Ideas under $10
November 11, 2009 by
The Holiday season is already upon us, and soon it'll be time for Thanksgiving, and then Christmas! If you haven't started planning for this festive season, I beg you to buckle up and put on your thinking cap, as there's lots to finalize! From holiday decor to family dinners, there's plenty to keep you busy. To take away some of your pain, I give you a list of 5 easy Thanksgiving Centerpiece … [Read more...]
The Handcrafter’s Companion – for Homemade Bath Salts & Lotions
November 6, 2009 by
As our lives tend to become more and more busy, making us tensed all over, spending an hour at the Spa is often on the wish-list for many of us. But unfortunately, this can be highly expensive, or it may be hard for us to find an hour's worth of time to spend on our indulgences, not to mention driving out to a spa salon! but the perfect solution to this problem lies in the book called The … [Read more...]
Pairing Wine with Indian Food
November 20, 2008 by
When it comes to serving Wine with your food, there are some basic ground rules that people have followed since ages, like serving Red wine with meats, and white wine with poultry, fish & seafood. But most of the Indian food has several vegetarian recipes, so you might need a new ground rule in place! The trick lies in choosing a fruity wine that goes well with rich, creamy and spicy Indian food, … [Read more...]
How to Host a Freakingly-Fun Halloween Party
October 24, 2008 by
Every year most of us have the same questions nagging us around this time - Planning a Halloween Party for your kids and thinking how to make it different than any other year? Here are some basic party ideas to get you started. With some background research, and a talk with your kids about what they expect from their halloween party, you can come up with an efficient plan to make your house spooky … [Read more...]
20 Ideas for Healthy Kids Snacks
October 16, 2008 by
As a responsible parent, one of our main concerns is to supervise what our kids eat. As obesity becomes more common, its important to ensure that we feed them healthy food, and that includes healthy snacks too! A growing child has higher metabolism, and snacks often add up to the regular meals. Unfortunately, that means a lot of extra calories, sugar, and fat. So the next time you are searching … [Read more...]
How to Make Candied Edible Flowers
October 14, 2008 by
Candied Flowers are nothing but edible flowers covered with sugared egg wash and then dried, then used for decorating cakes or garnishing food. Though natural flowers look pretty enough on a plate, candied flowers have a beauty of their own. Plus, they can be preserved for a longer time, and can also be eaten alongwith the food! For those who are not experts at frosting or sugar-crafting, this is … [Read more...]
Healthy Brown Rice & Barley Salad
October 5, 2008 by
This healthy, Brown Rice & Barley salad, mixed with Brown rice and chopped vegetables is a great way to fill yourself up with proteins, carbs and fiber. The rice lends a distinct flavor to the salad, while barley, sweet potato, chickpeas and coriander add a tonn of spice and taste to this salad recipe. It is particularly interesting how this salad is tasty, and yet low-fat, low GI and healthy. … [Read more...]
