Diwali Card created using PurpleTrailThe festival season is upon us, and pretty soon, you'll find yourself planning for your Thanksgiving or Christmas Dinner, not to mention the Navratri and Diwali celebrations that are going on strong with the Indian community around the world. Festivals are very important in one's life, especially as it is often the time when the entire family tries to be … [Read more...]
Antioxidant Rich Foods & Their Benefits
February 19, 2010 by
It is a known fact that antioxidants are a valuable nutrient for our bodies, helping us develop our immune system and protecting the cells within against several forms of damage. Antioxidants are substances in our foods which can prevent or slow the oxidative damage to our body by mopping away the free radicals. They neutralize free radicals by donating one of their own electrons, ending the … [Read more...]
What Valentine Means As You Grow Older
January 20, 2010 by
Me and my husband have been together for 12 years now, and the years we spent in courtship have etched cherished memories that will stay with us for the entire lifetime. Unfortunately, as you transform from lovers to parents, its hard to find time to create those special moments and occasions that explicitly say I Love You! I'm sure most couples would find themselves in our shoes, but I would just … [Read more...]
Easy Candle Crafts for the Holiday Season
December 2, 2009 by
The holiday season brings with it a sense of sheer joy and excitement, and suddenly everyone, even the most lazy people find themselves enthused enough to join in the Holiday celebrations! To deck up your home for the festive seasons is an unparalleled joy, and though the markets are flooded with tonnes of enticing products, Doing-it-yourself is always more fun, and definitely more fulfilling. … [Read more...]
Mooli Paratha (Radish Stuffed Flatbread)
November 24, 2009 by
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...]
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...]
