Who am I?
Hi there! I am Anjana, the brain and brawn behind this blog. I am an Electronics engineer by profession (fancy-shmancy, ahem!). I worked for about 5 years in an MNC in India. Meanwhile, I got married to my college best friend-turned-sweetheart and had a baby. My husband came to work in the US (‘on-site’, as we call in Indian IT professional circles), and we tagged along. That was in 2010. Since then I have been a happy home maker and mother to a very busy, super energetic, sweet little boy.
In late 2018, I donned the corporate hat again, and yes, the blog has suffered for it. But, please try my recipes, feel free to comment on my posts or email me, and I WILL get back to you!
What is this blog about?
In January 2013, I had this marvelous idea to start a blog. I never thought I would stick with it so long, but I have. I began by sharing my interests in cooking, baking, and home decor, with a little bit of DIY crafting and party planning thrown in. Gradually, it evolved to a purely food-based blog and I’m happy with that! It’s fun to see how my blogging style has grown and how my tastes (both food and aesthetics) have evolved. (Take a look in the archives or rather, don’t! There are some not so pretty pictures in there!) I love how this blog has been such an enriching teaching experience for me. It’s really my second baby.
My cheer-leading team is made up of my dear parents, my hubby and our darling Boy, who was a wee three-year old when I started the blog and is quickly growing up, much like a bean sprout! He occasionally models for my food photographs and I unabashedly use him for all his cuteness and adorable all-round awesomeness!!
My cooking and blogging philosophy.
I cook anything and everything I fancy. I share my family favorites, simple heirloom recipes I grew up eating, taught to me by mommy dearest. Sometimes I try my hand at classics from cuisines around the world, though I do have a soft spot for Chinese, Thai and Mediterranean, but only after Indian, of course. And sometimes I put my very own spin on ingredients I happen to have on hand. If the guys of the house love it, it’s sure to find its way to the blog. And oh, we have a MAJOR sweet tooth. Ice creams, cakes, muffins, cookies, puddings and sweets, bring them on!!
Photography is also a big inspiration for me. I have grown hugely as a passable ‘photographer’ over the past few months year. All photographs in my blog have been taken by me and are copyrighted to At The Corner Of Happy and Harried. Do read my Copyright & Terms Of Use policy for more details.
What can you do to stay in touch?
So, what are you waiting for? I have so much to share. Come on in, grab yourself a cold drink and spend some time with me! And if you like what you see, don’t forget to follow my blog via Email (you will find a button on the right) and other social media pages.
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I absolutely love hearing from my readers. Blogging is definitely a two-way street. Leave a comment in this page or on any of my posts or contact me any time via email at happyandharried(at)gmail(dot)com. Write to me if you want to share your experiences cooking one of my recipes or if you want me to post a particular recipe or simply to say hello! Have a nice day and thank you so much for being here. Hope you enjoy my little space!!
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Hey really like your blog…fellow indian girl here ;)….I am a complete foodie and a stay at home mom who blogs about beauty and makeup look..if you are interested you can check out my blog…xxx
https://www.themakeupsaga.wordpress.com
Thank you. Hope you enjoy my blog space!
Hi Anjana, I really like the lovely photographs in your blog. we have some common interests, hoping to get inspired by your decorating ideas. Do check my blog when you get the time.
Thanks for the lovely comment, Apsara. So glad you liked my blog. Do follow my blog and FB page so as not to miss a thing 😉
Looking forward to visiting your space!
Hi Anjana! Always let you know that you have a great blog here. I am in awe of your energy, ideas, and resourcefulness in so many areas! I wanted to let you know that I have nominated you for the Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award. Check the nomination post here –http://hookedonhomes.net/2013/12/24/blog-award/. Congratulations and lots of love! Happy Blogging!
That’s awfully nice of you. Thank you Supriti!
Dear Anjana, I’m happy to have gotten to know you through blogging so I’m passing on the WordPress Family Award to you! Do check it out here: http://sugarfreesweetheart.com/2013/12/19/passing-on-awards/
Aww… that’s so sweet of you, Priya. Thank you!
Anjana, you and your blog are absolutely GORGEOUS! I’m so glad to have met you through Maggie May. I hope if I hang around with you lovely, creative, mamas, you’ll rub off on me 🙂 What I lack in crafting ability, I hope to make up to you with my passion for making a happy home so families can thrive! I also love to support mothers as they love their little ones. Glad to connect ❤
Aww… thank you for such a lovely comment. I am glad to have connected too!
Hi Anjana, Finally got time (post Diwali socializing!) and I just loved your blog! You are so creative! Will keep coming over for tips!
Thank you, Supriti!
Just stumbled upon your blog! Look forward to following.. Yes fancy-smancy profession! 🙂 xx
Thank you, Bandhna! Hope you enjoy my little web space.
I’m really enjoying your blog. Thanks for stoping by mine.
Thanks for the lovely comment, Jennifer!
Hi Anjana,
I love your blog & the nice crafty ideas along with the recipes that you share. Hope your creative edge flourishes & we get to see more interesting ideas on your blog 🙂 I have nominated you for the versatile blogger award. Kindly check out the rules to accept this award at http://kelipaan.com/awards/.
Cheers,
Anitha
Thanks for the award, Anitha! Glad you enjoy hanging out at my little place!!
Anjana, thanks for stopping by my blog.
You have lots of great ideas, and good food posts too.
Cheers!
Thanks for visiting, Suzette. Keep coming back!
Hi Anjana, I’ve really enjoyed browsing through you blog this morning. Your blog has a sweet, calming feel to it and I love all the recipe’s you’ve shared. I’m definitely going to give some a try. I love roti with dal and sag, and biryani. Not to mention smosas!;)
Thank you so much! Appreciate it. Do try the recipes and let me know how you like it!!
Hey Anjana, I’ve really enjoyed reading what you have to say on your blog. I just nominated you for the Versatile Blogger award. Head over to my neck of the woods to check it out. Congrats!
Such a lovely comment, Annie. Thank you!
Hi Anjana,
Thank you for visiting my blog…. you have a wonderful blog here…. Interesting posts 🙂 Thanks for sharing….
Thanks for following. Appreciate it!
What an awesome blog Anjana!
Thank you!
Good person. Good life. Good blog.
I can imagine how the young one would be keeping you busy.
Read a few of the posts. Dwelled a little longer at grilled chicken advisory.
Going away with good feelings. Thank you.
Thanks for visiting!
Hi Anjana – I found you via Cozy Little House. You have a lovely blog and I can’t wait to catch up with your previous posts! Come by and see me at Home In Douglas!
Thanks Paula! Do keep visiting.
Thanks for the follow. Look forward to your posts 🙂
Cheers!
Ritu
Thanks Ritu! You have a lovely blog.
Hi! I like your blog. So you have a Google Plus or Facebook page?
Thanks Lauren! I do not have my blog on G+ or FB yet, but you could follow me via Email or Bloglovin’ or my Pinterest boards (see buttons on the right side of the page). I’d appreciate if you follow this blog any way you choose!
Your blog is lovely! Glad to meet you – from a fellow mum to an energetic four year old boy!
Sophia 🙂
Aww… thanks Sophia! Boys are the best, aren’t they?!!
Hi Aparna, Thank you for visiting my site(myfoodtapestry). Its a pleasure to see you engage in such creativity. Im not that great a party planner, but I too did one for my kid recently(http://myfoodtapestry.wordpress.com/2013/04/03/milees-6th-birthday/)… would love to get great tips from you.
Thanks for visiting. Appreciate the comment!
Xo,
Anjana.
Hey! I think you already saw {sorry i’m late on notifying} but I always enjoy your blog so I wanted to let you know that I nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger award, all of the info is here 🙂 — http://mygoodmorning.com/2013/06/22/happy-summer-thank-you/
Yep! Guess I jumped the gun! Thanks again!!
Awesome thing you’re doing here.
Thanks Jean!
hi anjana, i cannot reply to you through email because you’re showing a noreply blogger…
the contributors wanted has no deadline set, i will wrap up the list by end of this month and will still accept more who are willing to contriute…
huggies♥
rea
Thanks for popping in!