It has been so long since I posted one of these. Reading has kind of taken a back seat. But, I read my magazines… and blogs! I am sure they count as reading!! 1). Reader’s Digest I loved it when I was young, especially the jokes and little funny stories they put at the bottom…
Archives for July 2013
Easy Dessert – Apple Crumble With Pudding
I love apples. They are my favorite fruit hands down. I like them as a simple fruit snack or with a little pat of peanut butter (You’ve never tried it, you say? Well you should!). Sometimes I make a simple apple crumble (or crisp, as it is known in some places) which is usually a fall treat,…
Indian Chicken Pepper Fry / Pepper Chicken Masala
This is a spicy south Indian chicken preparation spiced with a lot of black pepper. In Indian cuisine, the term ‘fry’ sometimes refers to a dish prepared by simmering the ingredients slowly till it has been reduced to a thick, almost dry consistency. Such is the case with this dish, and do not confuse this…
DIY Painted Jewelry Box
I found this cute, but boring jewelry box at a thrift store. It was in pretty good condition, except for a little dent in one corner. The insides were in good shape too. It sat on my dresser for a long time. And since I am on a “paint-anything-that-does-not-move” spree, I thought I could easily…
A Few Of My Favorite Things #1
Let me show you a few of my little treasures, gathered from here and there and everywhere! It is a random collection of items in my home that I love and enjoy! Wildflowers in a vase. I just love yellow blooms! And white ones too. Delicate crepe myrtle blossoms gathered from under a tree in our…
Simple Vanilla Cake
It’s been a while since I baked a cake. So I think a cake recipe is overdue. I love a simple vanilla cake. I have tried many recipes, and think I may have found the perfect one. It is simple enough to make any time you are craving for a cake. No need for boxed mixes…
Thai Red Chicken Curry
I love Thai food. I find some of the flavors to be quite similar to South Indian cuisine with the copious amounts of red chilies, ginger and coconut milk used in both. But the soy sauce, fish sauce and lemongrass give it a more oriental touch. It is a unique blend of flavors. I came…
Weekend Getaway – Sun, Sand, Surf & More
We went on a mini vacation last weekend to Corpus Christi in Texas. It is a small city along the Gulf of Mexico, with beaches as the main attraction. But we decided to skip the famous beaches, and headed out to the remote Malaquite Beach, along the Padre Island seashore. Boy had a list of…
Summer Cooler – Tomato Watermelon Juice
A friend gave us some home-grown juicy tomatoes. I used a couple of them in curries, when suddenly my mom reminded me that I could juice them for little Boy. Tomatoes are full of essential nutrients, you know. So I made this super summer cooler with the rest of the tomatoes. They were quite sour…
{Ditto} DIY: Framed Fabric Art
Last month, I took part in the {Ditto} DIY monthly design challenge issued by Fieldstone Hill Design. The aim of the challenge is to find simple, bite-sized ways to add fine design elements into our own homes – a month at a time! July’s challenge is to “Frame some fabric”. Here is the inspiration picture – a framed pair…
Photography Styling Challenge #1 – Food
Two of my favorite blogs, Redesigned By M and Red Lovin Pixie, have issued a monthly Photography Styling Challenge starting in July. The first month’s theme is Food. The objective is to get to know our cameras, whether a point or shoot or DSLR and other equipment, better. And also to develop a keen eye…
