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…
Tag: food decoration
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…
Caramelized Lemon Chicken Wings + a readership award
Chicken wings is one of the most popular appetizers across the United States and Canada. Large franchises specializing in Buffalo wings have emerged all over the place. In addition to the most popular Buffalo sauce, a variety of sauces are being used to cater to the tastes of different people. Buffalo wings are generally…
Chicken Mini Tarts
Who said a dog is a man’s best friend. We have a pet Persian cat Fluffy. Actually she is my daughter’s pet. We brought her home when she was just a month old and both of them have literally grown up together. They are the best of friends and can’t stand a word against each other 🙂…
Black Velvet Chicken : Weekend celebrations part 2
When the night is cold and dry or your family is lazy and quiet, serve this fiery hot tender chicken rolled in crushed pepper cons which in a most indulgent fashion spices up the palate and tantalizes your senses. The aroma and flavors of this dish is sure to make mouths and eyes water. The brining,…
Chocolate cookie tarts
This weekend was an occasion for double celebrations. First, was obviously the Mother’s day and second was for the nomination of Versatile Blogger award bestowed by Nancy of Feasting with Friends . No wonder I was super excited. I may sound childish but I love awards and I can’t thank Nancy enough for nominating me. The…
Ice Apple or Palm fruit Smoothie
Palm fruit also known as Sugar palm or Ice Apple grows on the Palmyra plant.Palmyra palm tree is the national tree of Cambodia and Borassus flabellifer is the Latin name. It grows in the suitable climate of Southeast Asian countries including India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Laos, Burma, Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia. This delicious fruit is delicately extracted from…
Kung Pao Chicken
Nǐ hǎo !! 这是一次为中国的食品再次Zhè shì yīcì wéi zhōngguó de shípǐn zàicì.我爱中国菜 .Wǒ ài zhōngguó cài.. Hi Everyone !! That is all I could write in Chinese to impress. But I can surely share an awesome chinese recipe I tried recently. Kung Pao chicken also known as Gong Bao or Kung Po, is a classic dish in Szechuan cuisine made with chicken, peanuts and peppers…
Coffee Brined and Grilled Chicken
I have been marinating chicken all my cooking life. It was only recently when I discovered the joys of brining, then I realized WHAT I have been missing all these years. Brining is a beautiful cooking technique which will make a huge huge difference to your chicken.The process of brining keeps the chicken plump and…
Aromas and Flavors from my Kitchen 