This quote will always remind me of an amazing person,my father in law who sadly passed a few months ago. Orphaned at the age of 8 years,he took upon himself to look after and educate not only himself but also his 6 siblings,showering them with love and affection,in short being a parent to them.At the…
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Juiciest Home Made Rotisserie Chicken and How to make time for home cooked meals
We all know the value of home cooked meals, their health and social benefits. but often get tempted by the glitz and convenience of eating out.Eating in restaurants and from take-aways is becoming more frequent than it ever was .When we are eating at home we know what is going into our meals. We…
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….
Cheesy Chicken Pops
Cheesy chicken pops are excellent butlered hors-d’oeuvre for a party menu. These delicious, cheese oozing bite-sized appetizers are just ideal for big parties where there is lot of mingling around and there is still time for the main course to be served. They can be prepared in advance, even a couple of days prior to the…
Vietnamese Rice paper Rolls – Fiesta Friday Anniversary:Week One
The count down has begun, the carpets have been laid, the invites have been sent out, preparations are on full swing, menus all planned, mise en place well organised for service, the best of silver polished and the dresses are out of the wardrobe for the biggest ever block party- …
Orange Glazed Chicken and Fruit Skewers -Barbecue and Bonfire on the Beach
Family outings can be real fun, especially when it is a weekend holiday by the seaside with two dozen excited people of all ages. Building sand castles, playing beach volleyball, bonfire parties, barbecuing, surfing, swimming, star gazing, day dreaming, relaxing… name it we did it ,whilst munching on the endless goodies which kept coming out…
Grilled Chicken Salad- Lebanese Fattoush
When you have been partying hard during the festive season and you have literally lost count of the calories, a fresh and healthy salad brunch comes as a life savior. Fattoush is a Lebanese peasant salad made with fresh vegetables, greens, crispy toasted pita bread and a flavorful sweet and tangy vinaigrette dressing made of…
Aromas and Flavors from my Kitchen 