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…

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,…

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…