Smoothie Trails #1 Banana Flaxseeds and Vanilla

I am kickstarting a new series called the "Smoothie Trails" on the blog. This series will feature some( I am aiming for 5-10 atleast) easy and healthy smoothie recipes to start your day on the right note. This is my attempt in spreading the word on eating well. All of these recipe ideas will use … Continue reading Smoothie Trails #1 Banana Flaxseeds and Vanilla

Some television talk and a healthy recipe 😁

First of all, I am not a TV person. I don't remember the last time I sat down on the couch to watch some tele on my own. Not because I am so busy but it is just not my thing. Pah! What a boring wife/friend do I make of myself! My way of relaxing is … Continue reading Some television talk and a healthy recipe 😁

A Mangooooeey fudge recipe.

Is your mother one of those generous souls who never knows to cook in small quantities? Mine for sure doesn't know. The other day when we were on the phone chatting, my mother had told me she was busy all day as her dearest sister visited her after long. I knew she must have cooked … Continue reading A Mangooooeey fudge recipe.

My inability to deal with helplessness and a quiche recipe

If you have been reading my blog, then you may have read a couple of posts on how much I miss my homeland.It looks like I am never going to get over this feeling. Well, there is so much to love about the place where you grew up and where you have such wonderful memories. … Continue reading My inability to deal with helplessness and a quiche recipe

Our reading journey –Part 2 of Our favourite books

  If you have read my previous post here, you may have known that I embarrass my husband quite often. But you might have also read that I do a few things that save me from all the rubbish I get up to. Number one is cooking good food and here is number two-- Reading with … Continue reading Our reading journey –Part 2 of Our favourite books

A few ways I embarrass my better-half and a tikka recipe.

I do feel that the husband-wife relationship is probably the most funniest of all relationships. At least, in my case it is. Well, purely because, I never fail to amuse him and so does he. Oh but I am the agreed winner when it comes to being an total embarrassment. I hope at least by … Continue reading A few ways I embarrass my better-half and a tikka recipe.

Touchy-feely Mother’s Day post! 

It's Mother day in the UK on this Sunday (6th March). And just about two years and a week ago, I was still pregnant with a rather huge bump and only tossing and turning on the bed wondering when the bun was going to come out of the oven. I was excited, nervous and happy all … Continue reading Touchy-feely Mother’s Day post! 

Roasted garlic and butternut squash soup

I have to admit I don't make soups very often. Firstly, most of the recipes call for some kind of stock to be added and that sort of puts me off. Not because I hate stock solutions but simply because I hate store brought stock and I am lazy to make my own. Plus, I … Continue reading Roasted garlic and butternut squash soup

Pistachio-almond cake!

So, I have been going to these cooking sessions with my little man for the past few weeks. To be honest, I enjoy it more than him because he is under strict control as it is not our own kitchen to mess about.So basically, he is not allowed to have much fun. He is at an age … Continue reading Pistachio-almond cake!

The joy of simple food!

Did you know that Indians eat yoghurt/curd rice which is just rice and yoghurt mixed together? Okay, it's more of a south Indian thing than a "Indian" thing actually. A daily affair in every south Indian's home if I may say so. It may sound like I am over exaggerating a very simple combination or … Continue reading The joy of simple food!