The 11-odd pounds of peaches we picked the other day actually decided to ripen at once, that too on day 3. There were only so many ripe peaches and glasses of peach milkshakes a family of three could possibly devour. Initially I thought of jam. But that was too predictable. And we don’t consume a…
Archives for June 2014
Wholesome Indian Meal {Aloo-Palak Paratha, Palak Dal & Quick Aam Achar}
This is a jumbo post that has not one or two, but three delicious recipes. All three work together to make a wholesome and delicious Indian meal, packed with both nutrients and flavor. It all started with a big bunch of fresh spinach that I got on my last grocery shopping trip. I knew right…
Easy Chocolate Muffins, Baking With Kids And A New Venture
Whoa! Do I have your attention with the unusually long and cryptic blog title? Good, read on then. Let’s start with the muffins and the whole ‘baking with kids’ thing first. I feel so lucky that Boy suggests a baking adventure on his days off from school. Lately, he’s been into rainbow-colored cakes or cupcakes…
Egg Drop Soup
Which is the easiest and most popular soups of all time? Some would say it is chicken noodle soup. But I would say it is the egg drop soup. If you are feeling low, in a real hurry or just need a comforting bowl of soup, all you need on hand are two ingredients –…
Honey Roasted Peaches And A Sorbet
I’ve been on a frozen dessert roll this summer. I’ve made mango kulfis, blackberry swirled no-churn vanilla ice cream and strawberry popsicles so far. Nothing says summer quite like a cool dessert and no fruit better describes summer here in the South than peaches. The fuzzy yellow-red skin holds the most delicious, juicy flesh within….
Steak & Roasted Vegetable Fajitas With Peach Salsa
I love Tex-Mex cuicine. There is something about flavorful food wrapped into warm tortillas that gets me every time. Every bite of a well-made taco bursts with flavor. We eat tacos at home all the time, sometimes filling them with ridiculous ingredients that is nothing like the traditional stuff. But I’ve never made fajita style…
Honey Lemon Cake
Oh honey! It’s such a wonderful product. All those bees buzzing around from flower to flower and gathering sweet nectar. No wonder Pooh likes it so much. While the medical benefits of honey are many, the fact is, honey packs just as much punch as regular sugar in terms of calories and sweetness. It’s just…
Pineapple And Ginger Agua Fresca
Agua Fresca, which literally means fresh water, is a Mexican/Central American cool drink. It is made by pureeing fruit (any ripe, seasonal one can be used), straining it and mixing with cold water. I know I’ve said earlier that I love milkshakes. But can you imagine, the possibilities there are to something as simple and…
Strawberry Focaccia Bread {With Cinnamon Sugar}
If someone asks me what inspires me to cook, I would say it depends on the feedback of a man and a boy – my hubby and son. When the bigger one goes for seconds, sometimes thirds, I know he truly likes what I’ve cooked. He rarely talks with his mouth full. I know its…
Easy Dessert: Apple & Paneer Kheer (Indian Milk Pudding)
Here is a very different kheer recipe that is sure to please both adults and kids. Kheer (or payasam, as it is known in the south) is an Indian pudding-like dairy dessert. Traditionally broken vermicelli, rice or other grains are added to reduced and sweetened milk to make this rich dessert. But kheer is one…
Fresh And Juicy Strawberry Popsicles / Ice Pops
I am back with another frozen treat. This time it’s the super easy, light and refreshing strawberry popsicles (or ice pops, ice lollies, stick ice or whatever it is called in your neck of the woods). Done right, popsicles are the perfect summer dessert. Cold, refreshing, fruity and what’s more, it comes on a stick!…
Photography Styling Challenge #12 – Personal
I am having mixed emotions as I sit down to type this post. The Photography Styling Challenge is on its last leg and I am amazed how far we’ve come. First and foremost, I’ve grown fond of this eclectic collection of participating bloggers; some of whom are amazing professional photographers, whereas some (like me) are…
