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wp-1464171216745.jpegAromas and Flavors trigger so many memories of wonderful days gone by, Childhood memories of Grandma’s kitchen, the school canteen, hanging out with college friends or that family barbecue outing. Certain aromas like the wafting smell of a cake baking in the oven, mom’s home cooking, onions frying , chicken on the grill create an instant craving for them.  While Aroma is related to the sense of smell, flavor is the combination of a food items’ smell and taste. Aroma plays an important role in the flavor of a dish so much so by altering the Aroma, we can alter its flavor while keeping the taste intact.

Beautiful Aromas floating from a kitchen reflects a happy home. I always believe that the way to a person’s heart is through his or her stomach. So if you are out to impress your family or friends and make a special place in their hearts, cooking a beautiful dish is a sure shot way to it.

Balance the Aromas and Flavors in your cooking. It will go a long way in balancing your life with the Fragrance of love and Taste of happiness.

Each of the dishes included in this blog have been tried out personally in my kitchen . Go ahead and give ’em a try.

All the Best………

skd

 

 

251 Comments Add yours

  1. muthahar's avatar muthahar says:

    Very nice & original recipes. Keep up the good job

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  2. Meena's avatar Meena says:

    Waiting for your nargisi kofta recipe…

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    1. skd's avatar skdarvesh says:

      Ok. Will do that soon. 🙂

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    2. skd's avatar skdarvesh says:

      Posted Bird’s Nest for you. my own version of Nargisi Kofta. …..:)

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  3. firecook's avatar firecook says:

    Thank you for liking a post and I click the link you gave me . Right on what you wrote Your picture are colorful and it looks like you was having such fun. Take care and Nice work

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    1. skd's avatar skdarvesh says:

      Thank you for your wonderful comments. Truly encouraging…

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      1. firecook's avatar firecook says:

        No problem it shows your work;) Take care.

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  4. Bandhna's avatar bandhnabajaj says:

    Enjoying your blog!
    x
    B

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    1. skd's avatar skdarvesh says:

      Thanks for your encouragement. Do keep visiting…..

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  5. Well said … looking forward to wonderful recipes 🙂

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    1. skd's avatar skdarvesh says:

      Thank you for the encouragement. Please keep dropping by…..

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  6. Mustang.Koji's avatar Mustang.Koji says:

    You are so right about aromas and taste. Until ten years ago, I had a distaste for lamb. However, a chef friend threw a BBQ dinner for us and it was just delicious. It turned out to be FRESH lamb. The lamb that I learned to dislike so long ago was because of a combination of it not being fresh and how it was prepared. I enjoy it immensely now.

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    1. skd's avatar skdarvesh says:

      Yes. Food tastes good only when fresh. I had the same experience with chicken once when I had bought it from a department store and it put me off chicken for a long long while..

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  7. Thank you for visiting and following my blog. I’m glad to have discovered yours as well. 🙂

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    1. skd's avatar skdarvesh says:

      The pleasure is mine. Very interesting blog you have…

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  8. Nancy's avatar Nancy says:

    You have a lovely blog, I’m looking forward to your future posts!

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    1. skd's avatar skdarvesh says:

      Thanks a ton for your encouraging words and also for stopping by. Do keep visiting….

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  9. Nancy's avatar Nancy says:

    Dear Skdarvesh
    I have nominated you and your blog, for the Liebster Award!
    Congratulations!
    Please know that participation in purely optional, no hard feelings or unfollowings on my end! I do not expect any action to be taken, or for you to generate a post [unless you wish to pass on the award nominations]. Promise 🙂
    You can pick up your badge and information/rules on how to pass on the award at: http://feastingwithfriendsblog.com/2014/03/23/award-acceptance-wishing-for-spring/

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    1. skd's avatar skdarvesh says:

      Hi Nancy,
      Thanks a ton for nominating me. It’s an honor for me. I would definitely love to participate. Is there a time limit or could i take a day or two to work on this? And anything else, I can do from my end please let me know.

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      1. Nancy's avatar Nancy says:

        You are very welcome! You have a wonderful blog, and are well deserving of the recognition 😀 Please take your time with the rules of acceptance as there is no time limit. No hurry, no worry…take a day, a week, a month…whatever works for you. Congratulations! I’m really enjoying reading your blog 🙂

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      2. skd's avatar skdarvesh says:

        Thanks again. It sure is encouraging for me…….

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  10. ohiocook's avatar ohiocook says:

    Thank you for dropping by my blog.

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    1. skd's avatar skdarvesh says:

      The pleasure was mine. I am glad I discovered it.
      And thanks. Do keep visiting.

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  11. easygoingmama's avatar Victoria says:

    Thanks so much for the follow!

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    1. skd's avatar skdarvesh says:

      I am glad i discovered it…

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  12. Melody's avatar Melody says:

    Thanks for the visit and follow! Wonderful job you’re doing on your blog 😀

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    1. skd's avatar skdarvesh says:

      Thank you sooo much. Visiting your blog was a beautiful experience for me 🙂
      Have a nice day

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  13. sharmic's avatar sharmic says:

    Thanks for the follow! You have a really wonderful blog 🙂

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    1. skd's avatar skdarvesh says:

      Most welcome. The pleasure is mine.:)

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  14. firecook's avatar firecook says:

    Thank you for liking a post. Your food pictures look great:)

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    1. skd's avatar skdarvesh says:

      Most welcome and thank you for the nice words.

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      1. firecook's avatar firecook says:

        Thank you and no problem:) Keep on Blogging:)

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  15. Nancy's avatar Nancy says:

    Congratulations…you’ve been nominated for The Versatile Blogger Award! Participation is purely optional. If you’re interested here is the link you need to view the rules: http://feastingwithfriendsblog.com/2014/05/04/shout-out-sunday-an-embarrassment-of-riches-part-2/

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  16. Melody's avatar Melody says:

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! You have a really wonderful food blog! I’m gonna try your recipes when I step into my kitchen! 😉

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    1. skd's avatar skd says:

      Thank you so much for appreciating and also for stopping by. Do let me know how they turned out when you try 🙂

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  17. Tilly Frueh's avatar Tilly Frueh says:

    Thank you for stopping by my blog. Looking at your recent posts, I can’t wait to try a few of your recipes. Hope to see you again. ~ Tilly

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    1. skd's avatar skd says:

      I am glad to have discovered your blog. Do let me know how the dishes have turned out. Do keep visiting. Have a nice day 🙂

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  18. Frugal Fish's avatar Frugal Fish says:

    Thanks for liking my post, “Chocolate-Covered Raisins Craving,” especially since there was no aroma there!

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  19. jamesmatter's avatar jamesmatter says:

    Thanks for the like. I love cooking, so need very little encouragement.

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  20. veronicahaunanifitzhugh's avatar veronicahaunanifitzhugh says:

    thank you for liking peer review! 🙂

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  21. Thank you so much for following my blog 🙂 I look forward to many more posts !
    Linda

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    1. skd's avatar skd says:

      I am glad I discovered your blog Linda. It’s awesome :).
      And thank you for stopping by my blog and for the follow. I highly appreciate it 🙂

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  22. firecook's avatar firecook says:

    Thanks for liking a post .Keep up the good work on your blog;0

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    1. skd's avatar skd says:

      Thank you 🙂

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      1. firecook's avatar firecook says:

        You are welcome:)

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  23. Hi Skd, I’ve been invited to join the “My Writing Process” blog tour and have accepted for June 9th, 2014. This tour rolls out across three new bloggers’ sites each week. So, I can invite three writers to carry the tour forward. It would require you to answer a few questions and generate a post. Your date would be June 16th, 2014. Please let me know if you’re interested and can participate for June 16th. If yes, then in my June 9th post, I will mention your blog! Can you let me know if you would like to participate?– Aiswarya

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    1. skd's avatar skd says:

      Hi Aiswarya,
      Thank you so much for thinking of me. It would be a pleasure to take part in the tour. I will be out of town for a few days from June 12 the. So if you can pass on the questions and the format earlier, I will make sure I generate the post before leaving.
      Regards
      Skd

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      1. Sure. I will pass on the questions by sunday, the 8th June, if it is ok with you. Do let me know…

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      2. skd's avatar skd says:

        Yup. Go ahead 🙂

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      3. Hi Skd, here are the questions for the “Writing Process Blog Tour”. You are expected to publish the post on 16th June. But as asked, i am forwarding the questions to you early.
        A brief introduction.
        Thank and link the person/ blog who invited you for the Writing process blog tour.
        1. What am I working on?
        2. How does my work differ from others of its genre?
        3. Why do I write what I do?
        4. How does my writing process work?
        Finally, introduce 3 new bloggers whom you have come to greatly admire and who also so kindly agreed to join you on this tour and share their writing process stories.

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      4. skd's avatar skd says:

        Thankyou so much. I will work on this and schedule my post for 16 th. 🙂

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  24. dothattipz's avatar dothattipz says:

    Hi there,

    Thanks for passing by our blog.
    Your blog is really nice! Delicious food you have here. In fact, wealso have some trip tips inspired by the world cup.
    If you feel like sharing any tips of places to eat or do, please send us a trip tip at our blog:

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  25. Debb Stanton's avatar Debb Stanton says:

    I love your blog, your writing about the process of food and eating (what is all involved, like the senses), and the fact you have tried all the recipes you post. Consider me a happy new follower! 🙂

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    1. skd's avatar skd says:

      Thankyou sooo much for your kind words. I am honored. Please welcome to my small and lovely community 🙂

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      1. Debb Stanton's avatar Debb Stanton says:

        Thank you. I hope to be a good citizen of this little community! 🙂

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      2. skd's avatar skd says:

        Haha!! And I hope I am one such too 😉

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      3. Debb Stanton's avatar Debb Stanton says:

        I have no doubt! 🙂

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  26. fiona155's avatar fiona155 says:

    Thanks for stopping by and liking my recent post 🙂 You have some yummy looking recipes here!

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    1. skd's avatar skd says:

      You are most welcome ☺ Thank you for visiting…

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  27. Madraasi's avatar ddeeppaa says:

    Hi Skdarvesh, found your blog much interesting. so I am passing you this award, do chk this link:
    http://madraasi.com/2014/06/17/2122/

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  28. nancymn's avatar nancymn says:

    Thanks for the Like on my blog. Your photos are amazing!

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    1. skd's avatar skd says:

      Thanks and I am glad to have discovered your blog. Do keep visiting ☺

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  29. Hi there, I love what you have written about aromas and flavours, so true! Thanks you for checking out my posts I look forward to following yours x

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    1. skd's avatar skd says:

      The pleasure was mine, going through your posts. Thanks for a wonderful feedback. Do keep visiting 🙂

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  30. amarkhimji's avatar amarkhimji says:

    You liking my post has led me to your wonderful blog! Its interesting and has come at the right time honestly. Hoping to try some of your yummy recipes 😉

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    1. skd's avatar skd says:

      Thank you and most welcome 🙂 Do let me know when you try something out….

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      1. amarkhimji's avatar amarkhimji says:

        I will do!

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  31. Thanks for the Mom’s Recipe Box ‘like.’ Your blog looks interesting, I plan to sign on to follow. JB

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    1. skd's avatar skd says:

      Thank you for your valuable feedback. It would be a pleasure to have you in my small but wonderful community 🙂

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  32. charity valenzuela marces's avatar flyingfeet2anywhere says:

    YUMO!!!

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  33. Ema Jones's avatar Ema Jones says:

    Hi,

    What’s up? Hope you read my comment in good mood. Your blog has really yummy to try out recipes which needs to be shared more than on a blog medium.
    I can completely understand the effort you take to write and that you want maximum people to read it so that your thoughts can be shared at the max and you can explore more and more.

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    1. skd's avatar skd says:

      Hi Ema, I would definitely like to add my recipe to your app. Is it not enough if I share my link? Or I have to write the recipe in the column.

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      1. Ema Jones's avatar Ema Jones says:

        Yes, why don’t you share the link.
        It’s sufficient dear 🙂

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      2. skd's avatar skd says:

        OK ☺

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  34. Thanks for the like of “Mom’s Recipe Box – Macaroni & Cheese for Two”!

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  35. Hi – Thanks for stopping by my blog and giving me the chance to find your lovely blog. I’ll look forward to trying some of your recipes – they look delicious!

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    1. skd's avatar skd says:

      Most welcome. Do keep visiting. I am glad I discovered yours ☺👍

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  36. your page is like ALL SMILES 🙂

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  37. skd's avatar skd says:

    Thanks dear ☺

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  38. Lori's avatar Lori says:

    Fun new look on your blog Skd! I have nominated you for an award: “I am Part of the WordPress Family Award.” Congrats my friend! Grateful for you!
    Here is the link if you want to participate!

    Awe….love being part of the family!

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    1. skd's avatar skd says:

      Yay 😀 Thank you Thank you Thank you ❤ You made my day Lori. What a beautiful Eid gift this is. Can't thank you enough 🙂

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  39. SavannaBel's avatar savannabel says:

    Thank you, skd, for dropping by my blog. Yours is very inspiring, and I look forward to following you. As an aside, I have been invited to the participate in the BLOG HOP, which I see you were too! I will be publishing in a couple of weeks :). All the best, Annabel

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    1. skd's avatar skd says:

      Thank you for your kind words Annabel. Looking forward to see more of your interesting posts. Do keep visiting.
      Regards
      skd

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  40. Hi skd, thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting and allowing me to find your awesome blog. Such innovative recipes you have!…Will keep visiting your blog to take a peek at your awesome creations.

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    1. skd's avatar skd says:

      Thank you for your kind comments. Do keep visiting. I am glad I discovered yours 🙂 It is a wonderful blog…

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  41. Ummey @notbikiniready's avatar Ummey @notbikiniready says:

    Hey:)
    I have nominated you for the versatile blogger award, wonderful team member readership award, the wordpress family award, and the liebster award 😊 I know it’s a lot to take but there is no pressure to participate but do check it out! Thanks 😊 ❤️ https://notbikiniready.wordpress.com/2014/08/23/blog-awards/

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    1. skd's avatar skd says:

      Thank you so much dear Ummey 🙂 I am deeply honored and humbled by this gesture of yours. I would love to accept the awards.Thank you so much for thinking about me ❤ 🙂

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  42. Thank you so much for the like of “Mom’s Recipe Box: ‘By Request’ White chocolate Cheesecake from Donna” !

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  43. Hi, Congratulations… I have nominated you for the Dragons Loyalty Award. Please collect it at – https://mykitchenmoments.wordpress.com/2014/09/11/many-more-awards-and-a-note-of-thanks-to-all/

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    1. skd's avatar skd says:

      Thank you so much Aiswarya. I lovvve awards and coming from you is so wonderful. Thanks again for thinking of me. Congrats for all your awards 🙂

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      1. You deserve the award dear 🙂

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  44. Thank you for visiting my blog and liking a post. It led me to your blog, which I really enjoy! I look forward to reading more posts from your blog!

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    1. skd's avatar skd says:

      I really enjoyed your blog. It looks very fresh and nice. i like your interesting recipes too. Thank you for stopping by 🙂

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  45. gypsybutterflyca's avatar gypsybutterflyca says:

    Hi, I wanted to take a moment & thank you for liking my post, To Satisfy Your Sweet Cravings. I savor when it comes to eating. I take my time & really enjoy. I’m going to have a look at your recipes.

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    1. skd's avatar skd says:

      Thank you so much for stopping by. Do keep visiting 🙂

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  46. Lety C's avatar Lety C says:

    Hi skd! Thank you visiting my blog that led me to yours. I agree in what you say about beautiful aromas from the kitchen reflects a happy home. Every time my childen are home I pamper with the food I know they like. Great recipes too, I will come and visit very often

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    1. skd's avatar skd says:

      Thanks a lot for stopping by Lety. Food tastes best when cooked with love. That’s precisely why mom’s food is incomparable in taste ☺ Do keep visiting 💕

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  47. Ema Jones's avatar Ema Jones says:

    Hi,
    How are you doing?
    Thanks for contributing your recipes. Have a look at your yummy delight here.
    http://bit.ly/1ytJaLA

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  48. Ana Perry's avatar Ana Perry says:

    Merry Christmas from Ana at Jubilee Journey & Geophilia Photography. Thank your for your support. Have a wonderful new year.

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    1. skd's avatar skd says:

      Thank you so much for your warm wishes dear Ana. Have a nice and enjoyable year ahead. It was a real pleasure to be a part of your awesome community. Hope and pray the same for the coming year 💕

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  49. Hi, I’ve nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award! If you choose to accept, please click the following link: http://hautemommyhandbook.com/2015/01/05/very-inspiring-blogger-award/

    Thanks! Jen 🙂

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    1. skd's avatar skd says:

      Thank you so much dear Jen ☺ I am really honored.I would definitely love to accept the award. Thanks again👍💕

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      1. No problem, have fun 😀

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