Snacks & Sides | Fun and Food Cafe

Vegetable Rava Idlis with Cilantro Coconut Chutney

October 11, 2010 by Mansi

Vegetable Rava Idly served with Cilantro Coconut ChutneyIf you are familiar with Indian cuisine at all, you'd know the name of Rava Idli. A staple in many households in Southern India, these steamed cakes made with semolina are a quick and healthy way to satiate your appetite. As with any other recipe, the Idlis have also evolved over time, and they take on a more fancy look that's as appealing to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch Recipes, Food, Healthy Recipes, Indian Recipes, Kid-Friendly, Snacks & Sides Tagged With: indian

Spanish (Mexican) Rice with Tomatoes & Black Beans

September 17, 2010 by Mansi

Spanish Rice with Tomatoes Corn & Black BeansI was totally oblivious to the fact that there is actually something called Spanish Rice, until I came to grad school in the US and on one of our grocery trips, I chanced upon a package of ready-to-eat Spanish Rice in one of the food aisles! However, now that I consider myself to be a food enthusiast, i can give you some interesting information about … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Healthy Recipes, Kid-Friendly, Main Course Recipes, Mexican Recipes, Rice Recipes, Snacks & Sides, Uncategorized

Grilled (BBQ) Paneer Pizza

August 20, 2010 by Mansi

Tandoori Paneer PizzaPizza and Paneer are two favorites with Indians around the world, but after Arti Sequeria, the winner of the Next Food Network Star prepared a Mango Chutney Paneer Pizza for her final challenge, it has become a sensation overnight! I have already received 4 requests after the show to post this recipe, so here it is - the recipe for Tandoori Paneer Pizza. It might not be as … [Read more...]

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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...]