Popeye- the sailor man with the spinach can is a memorable character from our childhood.Most of us have grown up reading Popeye comics and later on watching Popeye cartoons on the television. The plot revolved around the fight between Popeye a sailor and Bluto his navy buddy turned arch rival to win the love of…
Chicken Mandi- The Ultimate Recipe and How I overcame my Writer’s block
Every cuisine in the world has its own aromatic ingredients which give a unique depth of flavor to their dishes.. We can never relate to that part of the culinary world without its distinct aroma and flavors. Aromas and flavors play an integral part in deciding the delectability and lusciousness of the dish. In other…
SOS- Writer’s block
The Writer’s block Hours on my desk staring The blank screen never looked so white Fumbling fingers on the keyboard I just don’t know what to write. The cursor keeps blinking As if mocking at me.Thinking’s clouded,drained of inspiration Words aren’t flowing, not a single thought Hovering over an abyss,…
Honey and Sesame Chicken legs
Last week , i.e 19th of Feb, my Chinese friends celebrated their New Year. Chinese New Year also known as the Spring festival happens to be the most important celebration for families in China. This year most of them had a long holiday, from Feb 18th to 24. I know I am a bit late…
Oreo Ice cream with Chocolate cake – Blow Hot Blow Cold
Oreo Ice cream with hot chocolate cake Ice cream is so exquisite, pity it isn’t illegal Ι think I know what Voltaire was thinking when he said this. When someone puts a plate of this deliciously cold Oreo Ice cream with a slice of hot super moist, decadent melting chocolate cake, nine…
Domino’s style Garlic Breadsticks with Oregano seasoning
Domino’s has been my favorite pizza brand for a long long time now. It was in 1999 that I first tasted Domino’s pizza at the Times Square outlet. I still remember I was waiting with my mother-in-law in the restaurant for the pizza, while my husband was parking the car in the next block.There was…
Strawberry and Banana bread – My 100th post + A Lovely blogger award
Strawberries are in season. They are every where. Fruit vendors, ,markets,street stalls, kiosks in malls, vegetable vendors every where just every where.Every time I step out of my home , they are almost like waving out to me ‘Take us home, will ya?’ And take them home I did. Strawberry smoothies, yogurts, milk shakes,salads, tried…
Disney Pineapple pastry cake – Beam ’em all up Scotty
Hark! All Ye Netizens!! No more Windows Eating (as in window shopping ) or Wishful ogling,drooling and sighing at all the delicious food pics on the net. Years and years of drooling at the tempting displays of mouth watering goodies on the Windows (read computer screens) can soon come to an end. Because ‘Scotty ‘ is…
Basket Noodles with Vibrant Vegetables and Crispy Chicken – FF 53 and Superbowl Sunday
Week 1 of Fiesta Fridays First Annual party was a huge rocking success. There were many new enthusiastic guests who popped in besides the fiesta regulars.Every one was received with equal warmth by the gracious hosts . No wonder why people rush to The Novice Gardeners’ in flocks and droves. Congratulations to the awesome host Angie @ The…
Khubani ka Meetha – Apricot dessert
Khubani ka meetha is an authentic dessert from the Hyderabadi cuisine. Hyderabad fondly known as the ‘Pearl City’ is an enchanting land of heritage monuments,forts,palaces, lakes, museums, gardens, software parks and more importantly a delectable cuisine fit for the kings. The once princely state was a kingdom of the wealthy and powerful Qutubshahi and Asafjahi rulers….
Aromas and Flavors from my Kitchen 