My dear friend Alice has just taught me this. She has her own wonderland “alifemoment “where she records her culinary adventures.Her place is a visual treat and a foodaholic’s delight. She has been generous enough to pass on The Very Inspiring Blogger award 2014 to me. I am overwhelmed by her gesture. I have always been inspired…
Sweet and Savory Canapes
Nibbles, bits, bites and morsels, in short finger food are an essential part of every party. In fact they kick start an awesome party. They are the Hors d’oeuvre, the first course of food items served before the main meal. And since that is the first item presented to the guests, every party host or…
Veggie Ice Cream Bars
Have you ever been presented with a food that looks like one thing but tastes like another. At a party you forward your hand to grab a hamburger, but it is only after you sink your teeth into it, that you realize you have been skilfully tricked into a cake. Chefs have been…
Chicken and Corn Samosa
JUL 9, 2014 was an incredible day in World Cup history. Germany on a picture perfect day obliterated host Brazil ,by an unbelievable, unexpected,historic and inexplicable 7-1 to earn a spot in the World Cup final. All those who have been reading my posts know me , my husband and my son were rooting for Germany…
Green chicken : Petrichor
It has been raining here since a couple of days. The green season is finally here after a long spell of hot , dry weather. The trees and the plants have got their shower and look squeaky clean. The fields and landscape look lush and breathtakingly beautiful. And who doesn’t like the scent of rain…
Pink Cupcakes
If you are planning an all girls party for your little girl with a Pretty Pink theme , try baking these easy to make cupcakes. They turn out not only delicious but sit very pretty on the table. Stand back and watch those squeals of delight and the oohs and aah s , as your…
Crunchy Quinoa Salad : My vegan day out
I turned vegan for a day. The whole of last week I was out of town and travelling, which meant eating literally twenty one meals in restaurants and fast food joints. Despite choosing the best places while eating out, the guilt of consuming high calorie and not so nutritious diet overpowered me by the end of the…
“My Writing Process” Blog Tour
I was invited to participate in the “My Writing Process” Blog Tour by Aiswarya, a wonderful blogging friend of mine. The Tour has been making the rounds since at least a year and a half if I am not wrong, and it might be interesting to trace its origin. Each participant is asked to answer four…
Flavored rice with Meatballs
This weekend was a busy one with parties and get togethers. With just a couple of days left to go for the most awaited sporting event, FIFA world cup 2014, the mood and flavor of all parties had to be football. The conversations had to be seasoned with football banter. I am sure you all…
FIFA fever : Chill with an Iced Mocha Coffee
The most popular sporting event of the world is less than 10 days away. FIFA World Cup 2014 kicks off in the land that already houses five such cups – the land of football, Brazil. The run-up to the event is heating up, the teams have been announced; the players are ready, are you? This…
Aromas and Flavors from my Kitchen 