Count your blessings, name them one by one, Count your blessings, see what God hath done! Count your blessings, name them one by one, And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done. That is my mom’s favorite hymn and one of mine too. It is so apt for this season of Thanksgiving. It…
Preschooler Thanksgiving Turkey Craft
Having a preschooler at home means that I am acutely aware of all the seasons and upcoming celebrations. In October, Boy comes home with cute ghost and pumpkin crafts, November is for turkeys and fall leaves, December is for Santa, reindeer and snowflakes, February is for hearts and I Love You cards, and so on.You…
Rustic Grape, Blackberry, Ricotta Tart & A Smoothie
Hmmm… what a weird combination for a tart, one might be inclined to think. This tart was inspired by two events. One, was when Nadja of Cause Baking Makes Happy posted a lovely grape, ricotta and thyme tart recipe. We go through grapes here like they are soon going to be extinct or something. Then…
A Few Of My Favorite Things #2
I have shown you a few of my favorite things earlier. Here are some more. A rustic, not-quite perfect twiggy wreath. The colors and texture of my favorite bed sheets – pure cotton, traditional hand-loom ones that mom sends from back home. Elly, our elephant friend. Do I hear you go “Aww…”?!! My little journal…
DIY Kids Art – Stamping With Legos & Cars
I love doing art with my little kiddo. We don’t do anything fancy or too complicated. Mostly, it’s just us two, drawing something fun and then filling it with lovely colors. It is the perfect exercise for little hands and minds and the perfect bonding experience for me. As an added bonus, I get to…
Mysore Pak: An Utterly Delicious Indian Sweet Treat
I am doing a complete turn-around from my usual oh-so-easy-yet-yummy dessert posts today. Indian sweet treats are a test of patience, endurance and experience. Mind you, that does not mean we cannot make them at home ourselves. With a little practice and attention to detail, it can be done! We take everyday ingredients (like lentils,…
Photography Styling Challenge #5 – Bedroom
By now you guys know what the Photography Styling Challenge is, right?! If not, please go here, take a look and come back. I shall wait. So, ever since last month’s challenge post was published and done with, I’ve had an uneasy feeling about the next theme – Bedroom. The most important room in the…
Ennai Kathirikkai – Spiced Baby Brinjal/Eggplant In Tangy Gravy
Brinjal, eggplant, aubergine or whatever you want to call it, is very popular in Indian cuisine. Owing to its versatile nature and high nutrition value, it is often called the “king of vegetables”. I distinctly remember a cartoon in my childhood (in the state-owned Doordarshan, of course) that showed a stout brinjal with a crown on…
The Perks Of Blogging
When I decided to start this blog, I was just looking for a creative outlet. I enjoyed cooking, baking, crafting, planning (to a fault, sometimes) and organizing. I loved all those food and DIY blogs out there. And I thought to myself, “Why not?”. Thus this blog was born. If you read the first line…
Quick & Healthy Brussels Sprouts & Mushroom Stir Fry With Black Pepper
Brussels sprouts are like the cute baby cousins of the hearty cabbage. They are extremely easy and fuss-free to cook.I make them into a stir fry along with button or bella mushrooms, seasoned with a touch of salt and cracked black pepper. This ensures that their nutritional value is intact, which is otherwise lost if…
Simply The Best Chocolate Cake
There is a certain kind of craving that can only be satisfied by a rich chocolate dessert. There is something in that dark product from cacao beans that is scientifically known to induce a state of happiness in man. I read in one of Good Housekeeping’s dessert books that unsweetened cocoa powder is the best…
Banana Carrot Cake With Streusel Topping & Powdered Sugar Glaze
One can never have enough recipes that help use up over-ripe bananas. Unless you are into eating over-ripe bananas (yuck for me). You could use it in an ice cream shake or milkshake or the ubiquitous banana bread. I have posted a lovely version that uses peanut butter. I am a safe baker. Which means…
