When things don’t look that bright wait and take a step back, this is the rule I follow. Me and my husband love dessert and every family gathering or a joyous occasion call for sweets. However, when the big guy in the house was warned to keep a close eye on the sugar intake during…
Category: Dessert
Crunch your way!!!
A mixture of delicious and healthy ingredients. A choice of infinite combinations. Making it a great breakfast option with a lot of crunches. Yes, I am talking about “GRANOLA.” I have tried a few options that are available in the market. However, till date, none of them have impressed me with the taste, level of…
Shades of Green
No, I am not talking about an element on the Periodic table. It’s the green healthy powder I got recently introduced to…Moringa powder by ZolaFoods. Even though I am familiar with Moringa tree and it’s culinary/medicinal uses, I am surprised at the variety of ways the powder can be incorporated into our diet. My first…
Mango Falooda
Walking along the narrow streets mesmerized by the bangles market in the Charminar area of Hyderabad, I and my friend stumbled upon a cart loaded with drinks. This was our first visit to this wonderful city of the Nawabs. After the mandatory dose of kebabs and biryanis, we looked for other things the place had…
Light-en up your breakfast!
If you like having dessert for breakfast you will love this. Its super simple with a very short preparation time. The sauce can be easily stored in an airtight container for 3 days. You just need a handful of ingredients. The pudding which we also call ‘firni’ is something I grew up eating. It is…
Memory can conjure up a cake!!
Eight years ago, when I got married, I was not very fond of cooking. To be honest, even though I loved watching my grandma and mom cook and occasionally help them with some simple steps but I never imagined myself cooking up a meal. Well, the biggest surprise is always within you, for me, what…
A Scoop of ‘Love’
Who doesn’t like being hugged by their little ones? They hug and fill your heart with love. My little fella is not very expressive with words but he has a way of expressing his deep moment of happiness and exuberance. His food choices are like any other kid. Hates veggies but loves most of the…
Beery meets Algae
A simple and quick dessert made with a handful of ingredients yet it can look so elegant on your dinner table. It’s a classic that never fails to impress. My version of berry pannacotta is with coconut cream is light, vegan and refined sugar-free. I used agar-agar in the place of gelatin. I remember using it…
Black is a Miracle
Oryza Sativa or Rice is a miracle crop. A lot of hard work and labor goes into raising a single crop of rice. A background in agriculture and experience of the process of rice cultivation has made me understand the real value of this crop. Not just nutritionally but also it’s economic value. Assam is…
Bonhomie over Winter Chill!!
As I sit next to my little one, in the corner of our bedroom where plenty of light seeps through, allowing me to write my blog with the mandatory tea and a slice of beet carrot bar, I recall some vivid memories from my Uncle’s Tea-estate bungalow. Winter vacations were usually reserved for spending time with uncle’s…
