Christmas is just two months away. Hold on, I didn’t mean to alarm you…. yet! The stores here have been stocking Christmas stuff ever since the beginning of September. I actually did not intend this to be a Christmas post. I set about making a batch of (healthier) oatmeal cookies and ended up thinking of…
DIY Fabric Covered Ball Pumpkins
Fall is definitely here! Even is usually oh-so-hot south-central Texas. We just had a cold front blowing in from God knows where. Whaaat?!! (Cue: Whiny minion voice. By the way, I just love that movie, don’t you?!) Coming back to the topic, the cool weather just inspired me to create a little something. While I…
Comforting Butternut Squash Soup
Now that the weather is getting cooler, it is time to think of warm, robust and comforting foods. And what better way to start other than with soup? There are countless varieties available in cans, packets, and what not. But, soup just might be the easiest thing to put together. Most people like soup. I…
Easy Dessert – Mango Pudding: Two Ways
Luscious, sweet and creamy mango pudding made with juicy ripe mangoes is a favorite summer treat. Even better when the recipe is eggless and can be made with just a few pantry essentials. Here are two ways to make Mango Pudding. Note: Post updated – May 2016. Sweet, luscious, juicy mangoes. Who doesn’t love them?…
Photography Styling Challenge #4 – Morning
Ah, the first Monday of October. Time for yet another Photography Styling Challenge post. Usually I crib about the days flying by, and a little Boy growing up too fast for my liking. But when the last week of a month rolls by, I find myself looking forward to our monthly challenge posts! This month’s…
DIY Paper Accordion Birthday Banner
You must think I am on a DIY/crafting hiatus. I just realized that most of my posts for the month of September, are recipes. What with planning a birthday and coming up with the October Photo Styling Challenge post, crafting has taken a back seat. Not to worry, I have an easy one to share…
End Of Summer Bounty And Some Quick Recipes
We used to visit a Farmer’s Market this summer. It was a fun place, with lots of fresh produce, lively music and livelier people! Once we came home with quite a lot of vegetables, mainly, red okra, brinjal/eggplant and button mushrooms. I had planned to blog about it, but it somehow got lost in my Drafts…
Simple Birthday Party Decor
So, we celebrated or rather have been celebrating Boy’s birthday the past week. Since we were having a party for his friends elsewhere, I decided to keep the decor at home simple and sweet. PHOTO WALL BACKDROP Some of you may have noticed the photo wall backdrop in my race car birthday cake post. I…
Race Car Themed Birthday Cake & Cake Stand
Boy turned 4 recently. Okay, let me stop right there and take a deep breath… Where on earth does the time go?!! Four is such a fabulous age. I call him my ‘little big’ boy now! Like any four-year old boy, he loves cars. And when I say loves, I really mean it. It is…
Chili Chicken With Pan-Fried Boiled Eggs
The title might put you off a bit, but please don’t go yet! I promise it is worth it. I love Chinese cuisine, but did you know there is a unique variety of Indo-Chinese or Indianized Chinese dishes? Yep, I am talking about the curry versions of chili chicken, chicken manchurian, or chili paneer, gobi…
Easy Dessert – Beetroot Halva (Indian Pudding-Like Dessert)
A family favorite, this unique and delicious halwa is made with juicy red beets. It is an exceptional gluten-free Indian dessert that can also be made vegan-friendly. Note (Mar 17th, 2017): This blog post was originally published in Sep 2013, which I have now updated with new pictures and a new recipe card. This is a…
Homemade Pizza With Easy Rise Dough
I thought I would give you guys an update on my attempts at homemade pizza. I was feeling pretty good after all the response and encouragement I got for this post. Fellow bloggers, you guys rock! So, remember how I told you I found an easy rise pizza dough recipe. The same dough can be refrigerated…
