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…
Archives for October 2013
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…
Delicious Healthier Oatmeal Cookies
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…
