Sorakaya Pachadi - Bottle Gourd Chutney
Friday, September 5, 2008 - Sailu's Indian Food & Andhra Recipes
Usually this pachadi is prepared because there is left over bottle gourd lying in the refrigerator. Many a time its just a very small portion that is left and there is nothing much that can prepared w.. .. read more..
Preserving Summer: Jams, Jellies, Chutneys and Relishes
Thursday, September 4, 2008 - What's For Lunch Honey?
Cooking School – Preserving 101! The markets, home gardens and stores are simply bursting with fresh and ripe fruit and vegetables at this time of year. Not only am I getting tons of gorg.. .. read more..
Thotakura Pulusu - Tangy amaranth leaves stew
Thursday, September 4, 2008 - Sailu's Indian Food & Andhra Recipes
Thotakura Pulusu with rice I have already blogged three recipes using chauli aka amaranth greens, Thotakura Pappu (dal), Thotakura Pesarapappu (with yellow moong dal and more of a stir fry dish) and .. .. read more..
Raving Red For A Heart
Thursday, September 4, 2008 - What's For Lunch Honey?
I would like to turn to you for help. Imagine a young 28 year old girl, a mother and only parent of two young children. Imagine her facing hardships throughout her life, husband leaving her with two s.. .. read more..
A Summer in Austria
Tuesday, September 2, 2008 - What's For Lunch Honey?
There’s a nip in the air! The pavements are scattered with yellow oak leaves, the apples in the orchard are red and almost ripe, and the farmers at the market have brought in crate loads of pump.. .. read more..
Indian Food Trail - Maharastra (Guest Post by Nupur)
Monday, September 1, 2008 - Sailu's Indian Food & Andhra Recipes
One of the most fascinating aspects of food blogging is the throwing open of fellow blogger kitchens, who share the same passion as me - food and cooking simple meals. Food blogging is helping me expa.. .. read more..
C'est Bon: Chocolate Eclairs
Sunday, August 31, 2008 - What's For Lunch Honey?
Daring Bakers Challenge August 2008 None other than your's truly was hosting this month's Daring Bakers challenge! So you can imagine my nervousness and my excitement all rolled up in one. I had two v.. .. read more..
Chicken Curry
Friday, August 29, 2008 - Sailu's Indian Food & Andhra Recipes
Many a time, infact very often, I cook a dish (especially chicken) with the available ingredients at home and no particular recipe in mind. Trusting my instincts, take the risk and play with the ingre.. .. read more..
Orange Sunshine
Thursday, August 28, 2008 - What's For Lunch Honey?
A bit of sunshine to brighten your gray days. You there? Yes you - feeling blue? Well look here what I brought you. Some orange sunshine. Now that's better - there is always some orange sunshine deep .. .. read more..
Carrot - Alfalfa Sprouts salad sandwich
Thursday, August 28, 2008 - Saffron Trail
Sorry about the break that just kept getting longer and longer. This is an attempt to stick to my promise of getting back before the month of August ends and it is about a refreshing & inspiring brea.. .. read more..
Press, News & Awards
Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - What's For Lunch Honey?
This page to offers a comprehensive view of various awards What's For Lunch, Honey? has received, articles I have written and press mentions this blog has received over the years (of course all with m.. .. read more..
Pachi Kothimira Pachadi - Raw Coriander Chutney
Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - Sailu's Indian Food & Andhra Recipes
Pachi Kothimira Pachadi with Pesarattu Regular readers of my blog will know that I'm a huge fan of fresh coriander leaves. Pachi kothimira pachadi is a very simple recipe that is easy to make, health.. .. read more..
Bombay Street Food: Vada Pav
Monday, August 25, 2008 - What's For Lunch Honey?
Bollywood Cooking - Bombay's All Time Favorite I love getting emails (and comments) from my readers and blogger friends. I especially love those emails, telling me that they tried one of my recipes an.. .. read more..
Tomato Pickle
Monday, August 25, 2008 - Sailu's Indian Food & Andhra Recipes
Issues that required my immediate attention and also the planning, preparation and celebration of a themed birthday party for Nehal, who turned 6 a few days ago, had me away from the blogging world an.. .. read more..
It's all coming to-get-her!
Saturday, August 23, 2008 - What's For Lunch Honey?
She told me to stop picnicking and barbecuing and start deep frying, so that I would make it to her mad tea party on time. How could I miss it? After all last year was so much fun! As you can see I am.. .. read more..
Coconut Potato Curry with Basil & Cashews
Thursday, August 21, 2008 - What's For Lunch Honey?
We’re well into the first week of 1st Grade! A few posts ago I had mentioned that Soeren would be starting 1st Grade this week and in Germany it is tradition to celebrate this milestone with a l.. .. read more..
Minty Peach & Cardamom Goat Cheese Tart
Monday, August 18, 2008 - What's For Lunch Honey?
I am a tart kind of a girl. I really enjoy the whole concept of tarts. Crust, filling and topping it’s like having the best of everything in one dessert. Especially in the summertime, whe.. .. read more..
Monthly Mingle August 2008: Fruit & Chocolate
Sunday, August 17, 2008 - What's For Lunch Honey?
Thanks to lovely Sig for hosting the last session of the Monthly Mingle. Sig hosted a fantastic summer fun mingle with Grill it! You can check out the roundup on her blog here. Now it's time to unveil.. .. read more..
Tarte Flambée with Tomatoes and Creamy Spinach
Thursday, August 14, 2008 - What's For Lunch Honey?
A few nights ago I was flipping through the channels of our TV. Tom was, as always is currently the case, upstairs working on his thesis, Soeren was in bed and I was too lazy to play around in my stud.. .. read more..
BBQ Favorites: Salads & Salsa
Monday, August 11, 2008 - What's For Lunch Honey?
In my last post I shared my passion for being outdoors and enjoying our meals in some scenic spot. Picnics and sandwiches a great combination and from your comments I see I share the passion with seve.. .. read more..
Methi Chicken
Saturday, August 9, 2008 - Indian Potpourri-Recipes,Culture,Ethnicity
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Sandwiches & Picnics
Thursday, August 7, 2008 - What's For Lunch Honey?
The three of us most definitely are the picnic type of family. You'll often see us on a warm, sunny Saturday afternoon loading our backpacks on the bicycles and heading off for the afternoon to one of.. .. read more..
Refreshing: Crème Fraîche Strawberry Basil Ice-Cream
Tuesday, August 5, 2008 - What's For Lunch Honey?
We all get so caught up in our daily routines, that we just forget how great the simple things in life can be. Everyday we get out of our beds, drag ourselves to the bathroom, jump with fright at the .. .. read more..
Summer Delight: Berries on Lemon Buttermilk Mousse
Saturday, August 2, 2008 - What's For Lunch Honey?
Isn't this just wonderful. Long summer days, with cotton candy clouds gliding past a sea of baby blue skies. As I sit out in my back yard the fragrance of lavender and mint in the air, I can hear the .. .. read more..
All the reasons I love Summer - in a bowl!
Friday, August 1, 2008 - What's For Lunch Honey?
I am off to a barbecue party tonight and as always I have been assigned the dessert! But I am not complaining because in my cool refrigerator I had Summer glowing at me in a bowl. I did make a dessert.. .. read more..
Berrylicious: Raspberry Hazelnut Tea Cake
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - What's For Lunch Honey?
July has mysteriously vanished and as I head into August I am left to think that never have I had a month zoom past me at the warp speed I experienced this month. Besides the vacation, the buzz at our.. .. read more..
Munagakaya Mamsam - Mutton Drumstick Curry
Monday, July 28, 2008 - Sailu's Indian Food & Andhra Recipes
Meat lovers will relish this mutton curry which is cooked in combination with drumsticks. The meat becomes succulent and flavorful from the slow simmering to absorb the spices and the drumsticks give .. .. read more..
Spicy Black Sesame Sea Bream with Corn-Coriander Salad
Sunday, July 27, 2008 - What's For Lunch Honey?
Finally the sun came out on Wednesday. After our return from Austria, where the weather was so la-la - a bit of rain, a bit of sunshine, sometimes warm, sometimes cold - I was hoping for a bit more of.. .. read more..
Less is More: The Round-up!
Saturday, July 26, 2008 - One Hot Stove
A couple of years ago, Coffee started the Monthly Blog Patrol as a way for food bloggers to cook and learn from each other's recipes. This month, 64 bloggers from all over the world took up a challeng.. .. read more..
Potato Salad for Lunch, Honey!
Friday, July 25, 2008 - One Hot Stove
Every month, Zlamushka, she of the spicy kitchen, selects one blog and opens it up for a widespread taste-test. Last month, my blog was lucky enough to be chosen and tried and tasted; a lot of pav bha.. .. read more..
Bollywood Cooking: Murg Makhani - Creamy Butter Chicken
Thursday, July 24, 2008 - What's For Lunch Honey?
Anyone who is a fan of Indian cuisine will certainly have tried the famous Butter Chicken or murgh makhani (if you are not a Vegetarian). It's on every menu in any Indian restaurant in countries all o.. .. read more..
Monthly Mingle Mango Mania Roundup
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 - What's For Lunch Honey?
It's here - the roundup for Mango Mania! I simply knew that everyone would be joining in on this session of the mingle. Mangoes are so popular and rarely do I come across a person who does not like th.. .. read more..
How Do You Like Your Chicken?
Monday, July 21, 2008 - What's For Lunch Honey?
The first question here should be - what kind of chicken am I looking for? Many of you know already know that I put a lot of care and effort in my cooking. My recipes are always prepared with c.. .. read more..
Announcements: Monthly Mingle, Tried & Tasted, Times of India and Home
Sunday, July 20, 2008 - What's For Lunch Honey?
This is a sneak peak of my travelogue to Austria - coming soon! I'm back home after a fantastic week in the Austrian Alps. We had a fantastic time trekking, climbing and taking in the breathtaking sig.. .. read more..
Sweet. Sinful. Cold. Rich.
Friday, July 18, 2008 - One Hot Stove
No, I'm not describing one of the Desperate Housewives; I'm talking about a wonderful dessert I made last weekend. Chunks of tangy-sweet oranges dunked in thick cardamom-scented milk. This beauty of a.. .. read more..
Kobbari Annam & Aloo Kurma - Coconut Rice & Potato Curry
Friday, July 18, 2008 - Sailu's Indian Food & Andhra Recipes
Kobbari annam, aloo kurma and perugu pachadi (raita) ~ Our weekend meal During weekends, I like to prepare elaborate or special meals. One of my best-loved meals is a coconut flavored aromatic .. .. read more..
Sun-dried Goodness
Thursday, July 17, 2008 - One Hot Stove
Today's recipe is another one that is low on the number of ingredients but very high on flavor: Thakkali Thokku , a sun-dried tomato spread at Delectable Victuals. Sheela's creative touch in the kitch.. .. read more..
An Open Letter To The Times of India
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 - What's For Lunch Honey?
Dear Editor in Chief, Ms. Meenal Baghal and Ms. Sudipta Basu, I am writing this letter to you as an open letter on my website, as I have no way of getting the desired response from your team. As you c.. .. read more..
Nilava Allam Pachadi - Ginger Pickle
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 - Sailu's Indian Food & Andhra Recipes
Amma prepares pickles which are out of the world and today I'm blogging one of her most-relished pickle recipes using ginger. A bright, unique flavored achar, nilava allam pachadi aka ginger pickle is.. .. read more..
Caramelized Onion Bread
Sunday, July 13, 2008 - One Hot Stove
Today's few-ingredient recipe is a savory bread- Caramelized Onion Bread from Baking Bites. Bread certainly is a miraculous food- powdery flour and plain ol' water coming together in a fluffy loaf wit.. .. read more..
Flavors: Ginger Mango Bread
Friday, July 11, 2008 - What's For Lunch Honey?
A short post today. I was planning on something more elaborate for this post but, I am busy. See I am in the midst of packing! Tomorrow morning we'll be heading towards Austria for a long awaited fami.. .. read more..
Small breads - Buns, Pav, Bowknot & Twist Rolls
Friday, July 11, 2008 - Sailu's Indian Food & Andhra Recipes
Although I bake pretty regularly, I'm yet to master the art of baking especially breads. My recent quest with bread making, had me gingerly tip toeing into preparing different types of dinner rolls fr.. .. read more..
Coriander Rosti...
Wednesday, July 9, 2008 - One Hot Stove
...or how to kick up brunch a notch! Last weekend, an old college friend dropped in for brunch and I got a chance to try a bookmarked recipe from Sunita. Sunita's world is a place full of luscious foo.. .. read more..
Khari biscuits
Monday, July 7, 2008 - One Hot Stove
A few days ago, I was idly leafing through a food magazine while waiting somewhere and a boldly highlighted recipe caught my eye. It claimed to be 2-ingredient guacamole. Ever since I decided on this .. .. read more..
Less is More: Vegetables
Thursday, July 3, 2008 - One Hot Stove
Getting your 5 (or more) a day is easy and delicious when you find the right recipes...that's what I have been learning from the bloggers. First up, a gorgeous and couldn't-be-simpler subzi from Arund.. .. read more..
Onion Chutney: Less is More
Sunday, June 29, 2008 - One Hot Stove
Onions + Red Chillies + Tamarind = Zesty Onion Chutney. TBC shared her mother's recipe for the simplest Onion Chutney. A few weeks ago, I made dosas and realized at the last possible minute that I had.. .. read more..
A Quick Breakfast Fix
Friday, June 27, 2008 - One Hot Stove
Raaga is hosting Weekend Breakfast Blogging this month with the theme Express Breakfasts. I wake up at all sorts of unearthly hours, and am usually famished by the time the normal breakfast hour rolls.. .. read more..
Kohlrabi Sukke
Sunday, June 22, 2008 - One Hot Stove
Many thanks to all those who left me comments and e-mails asking if we are doing OK here in St. Louis. This region has been in the news lately because of the devastating flooding of the mighty Mississ.. .. read more..
Announcing the Monthly Blog Patrol for July 08: Less is More!
Wednesday, June 18, 2008 - One Hot Stove
Many months ago, Coffee started a popular food blog event called the Monthly Blog Patrol (MBP). The event revolves around browsing through our favorite blogs and choosing recipes to cook in our own ki.. .. read more..
Kizartma and Couscous
Friday, June 13, 2008 - One Hot Stove
So often, a restaurant dish is my primary inspiration to head into the kitchen and try something new. This is especially true of cuisines that are new to me, some from countries that I would have trou.. .. read more..
Cool Spinach Raita
Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - One Hot Stove
Everywhere I go, the conversation seems to turn to food. It seems that Indian food is increasingly popular here in the US, and friends and acquaintances (and sometimes even perfect strangers in stores.. .. read more..
Traditional Lunch Series - Day 6 (Mor Kozhambu, Vazhakkai Curry)
Sunday, June 8, 2008 - Saffron Trail
Sorry for the two day break in series...not that i did not cook, but the weather has been too glorious to sit and blog. I have been lingering around in the balcony watching from the heights as the mon.. .. read more..
Goan Egg Curry
Friday, June 6, 2008 - One Hot Stove
Today's dish: a filling and comforting Goan-inspired Egg Curry. I am sending this picture to CLICK: Yellow for Bri. Goa: a sliver of a state on the West coast of India, consisting of beach after beach.. .. read more..
Traditional Lunch Series - Day 5 (Carrot Sambar, Avarakkai Curry)
Thursday, June 5, 2008 - Saffron Trail
Here's wishing my dear friend Sig and her partner of 10 years Siv a very Happy Anniversary! Here's to many many more decades of togetherness, love and warmth sweetheart. Nothing much to ramble or 'sh.. .. read more..
Traditional Lunch Series - Day 4 (Capsicum baath, Pumpkin Pachidi, Thair Saadam)
Wednesday, June 4, 2008 - Saffron Trail
Capsicum baath is something I tasted in Mysore in one of the several feasts during my cousin's wedding. This was served on the day after the wedding where just the family members from both the bride'.. .. read more..
Testing, Tasting, Feasting
Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - One Hot Stove
While things are sluggish here on the blog, my real life is a bit of a whirlwind (by my standards anyway) as I meet up with friends, attend social engagements, do some summer cleaning and try not to t.. .. read more..
Traditional Lunch Series - Day 3 ( Keerai Milagoottal, Cabbage Curry )
Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - Saffron Trail
Yesterday I managed to get some fresh spinach at my local grocery shop. Cabbage is another thing I always pick up on my visits. It is a useful thing for making simple saute curry for lunch, or koottu... .. read more..
Traditional Lunch Series - Day 2 (Peerkangai thuvaiyal and Red chauli in gravy)
Monday, June 2, 2008 - Saffron Trail
While one is a traditional recipe, the other is not. Both were had with rice, but I'm sure it will taste good with rotis too. Menu Peerkangai (Ridge gourd) thuvaiyal Red Chauli beans Served with rice,.. .. read more..
Traditional Lunch Series - Day 1 ( Vengaya sambar, Vendakkai curry, Potato Roast..
Sunday, June 1, 2008 - Saffron Trail
For the next few days - we are going to be having traditional Tambram food for lunch. When it's just me, I usually make one-pot meals which have a fair balance of carbs, proteins and loads of vegetab.. .. read more..
CLICK for Bri: My Raffle Prize
Saturday, May 31, 2008 - One Hot Stove
This is an appeal on behalf of a group of food bloggers who are friends of Briana Brownlow @ Figs With Bri. Bri was diagnosed with breast cancer two and half years ago. A mastectomy, chemotherapy and .. .. read more..
Japanese Language School - MLC Meguro Language Center (in Tokyo, Japan)
Thursday, May 29, 2008 - SWEET&SPICE
Japanese Language School - MLC Meguro Language Center (in Tokyo, Japan) .. read more..
A Tiny Giveaway
Saturday, May 24, 2008 - One Hot Stove
WINNER ANNOUNCED. Please scroll down to see who it is! I wanted to share a little bit of my latest obsession with you all. Today, it is a humble dishcloth. It is the very first pattern I tried (Thank .. .. read more..
Mango Jam starring in Saturday Morning Breakfast for One
Saturday, May 24, 2008 - Saffron Trail
THE MAGICAL MILLION While I was waiting for the magic one millionth hit to happen, it came and went without my knowledge and now it is a million plus some 7000, but thank you my dear readers, friends,.. .. read more..
Springing Back
Friday, May 23, 2008 - One Hot Stove
Hello, everyone! I have been too busy knitting (see end of post) and being sick (nasty flu virus), so the blog was unceremoniously ignored for a couple of weeks. Seriously, this spring has gone down i.. .. read more..
Meme : Table Talk
Sunday, May 18, 2008 - Saffron Trail
When one of my favourite bloggers, Usha, tagged me for this meme, there was no way to refuse :) What’s your favourite table? My dream table - Picture courtesy Ebay store Currently we have a small IK.. .. read more..
Awards and Mentions
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - Saffron Trail
Recently, some blogger awards have been coming my way :) Instead of doing several posts to cover them, I have decided to dedicate this one page to all the dedications that have come my way...Until now.. .. read more..
Happy Mother's Day
Sunday, May 11, 2008 - Saffron Trail
To all Mothers, Soon-to-be Mothers, Mother-in-laws, Happy Mother's Day . I am spending the day at my mom's place today, eating Keerai Kootan for lunch. Recommended reading for today: Usha's It's Moth.. .. read more..
A Taste of Rajasthan
Sunday, May 11, 2008 - One Hot Stove
Allergies still are shaping the daze of our lives here in St. Louis, but today I managed to pull my act together. I cooked up a flavorful and spicy meal for this rainy, stormy Saturday night that we a.. .. read more..
General stuff and junky dinners
Thursday, May 8, 2008 - Saffron Trail
OK, my two dear friends know how I attended my family wedding in Chennai sitting in Mumbai yesterday morning...but I still haven't gotten over the thrill of it, so had to share it with my larger audie.. .. read more..
Ajwaini Arbi ke Tikkey (Colocassia with carom seeds)
Monday, May 5, 2008 - Saffron Trail
Arbi ke Tikkey Arbi / Colocassia or seppankizhangu (in Tamil) can be an ugly looking vegetable...but lends itself to some delicious dishes. Ask those good Tamil boys who pester their wives to make Se.. .. read more..
Blast from the Past
Saturday, May 3, 2008 - One Hot Stove
As far as I am concerned, April showers bring May allergies! I'm taking a break from my relentless high-decibel sneezing, eye-rubbing and nose-blowing (yeah, it's real attractive) to bring you a child.. .. read more..
Click Au Naturel - Carrots and Thyme
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - Saffron Trail
Camera: Canon Digital IXUS 800 IS Entry for Click - Au Naturel (c) Nandita Iyer 2008 .. read more..
Handwo - a steamed savoury cake
Friday, April 25, 2008 - Saffron Trail
Grains soaking for handwo Handwo is a Gujarati steamed delicacy. The batter is made from soaked rice and a mixture of lentils, fermented, mixed with vegetables and steamed / microwaved. A delicious t.. .. read more..
Rhea's Dal - Warning: Addicting stuff ahead.
Monday, April 21, 2008 - Saffron Trail
We were over at our friend Rhea's place for dinner and stay-over some weekends ago. She had taken a lot of effort to prepare an all-vegetarian spread covering her entire table, but for me the star of .. .. read more..
Tucking into Taquitos
Sunday, April 20, 2008 - One Hot Stove
Myamii's Taste and Create event pairs up participating food bloggers randomly and they get to taste-test one recipe from each other's blog. This month, I was paired up with a blog that bears the intri.. .. read more..
Little Things, BIG Excitement
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - One Hot Stove
Every few months, Stephanie of Dispensing Happiness does exactly that; spreading happiness all around by hosting an event called Blogging By Mail. The premise is a simple one: bloggers are secretly as.. .. read more..
Our bundle of joy!
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - Indian Potpourri-Recipes,Culture,Ethnicity
Happy Vishu to all you friends out there...and many many thanks to all of you who have dropped in time and again and left a kind word... in spite of my blog being so silent for a long time... Our bun.. .. read more..
With love from the Calcutta Cookbook
Monday, April 14, 2008 - Saffron Trail
5th March,2008 As a part of my love for regional Indian cuisine, I've decided that once a week, dinner will be from any region other than our own. This week, we are enjoying some homely vegetarian Be.. .. read more..
Putthandu Vazhthugal - Happy New Year
Sunday, April 13, 2008 - Saffron Trail
Today is Varusha Pirappu, or the day when a new year is born according to the traditional Tamil calender. Here's wishing you a year full of happiness, love and prosperity and of course good food. Loo.. .. read more..
Dhokaar Daalnaa
Sunday, April 13, 2008 - One Hot Stove
Here is my second entry for Sandeepa's Regional Cuisines of India event; we are celebrating Bengali cuisine this month. This one comes from my beloved friend Sujayita, who indulged me with mega-doses .. .. read more..
What's Cooking?
Saturday, April 12, 2008 - One Hot Stove
What Bengali dish is being made (rather inexpertly) in the picture below? Care to guess?? .. read more..
Baby Carrots and Thyme
Wednesday, April 9, 2008 - Saffron Trail
That is a shot glass! The day before, in Godrej's Nature Basket, I found some infant carrots :) (Smaller than baby carrots) Some were smaller than my little finger and thinner! I couldn't resist buyi.. .. read more..
Orange-Sesame Soba Noodles
Thursday, April 3, 2008 - Saffron Trail
There are some recipes that the minute you lay your eyes on them, you know it's going to taste great. And you can't wait to make it and taste it yourself. This was one such yummy recipe that I came a.. .. read more..
Savoury multigrain yeast pancakes
Tuesday, April 1, 2008 - Saffron Trail
When yeast is used in pancake batter, it does away with the need for eggs, milk or baking powder. Kerala cuisine regularly uses yeast to make a variety of aapams . These pancakes made from a mix of f.. .. read more..
Review of The Blue Frog - a live music club in Mumbai
Friday, March 28, 2008 - Saffron Trail
6 of us decided to try this place out the new 'happening' club in Mumbai called the Blue Frog, news of which has been doing the rounds for its live music each night of the week. Reaching there As you .. .. read more..
An antique brass ladle...
Tuesday, March 25, 2008 - Saffron Trail
...captured in the light of a brass oil lamp. Ladle with the lamp | Submission for Click : Metal Camera : Canon Digital IXUS 800 IS The ladle originally belonged to my great grandmother, who is too ol.. .. read more..
Shaved carrot and pear salad with curry vinaigrette
Tuesday, March 25, 2008 - Saffron Trail
To pick a pear recipe for AFAM Pears , I tried food blog search, Epicurious , the USA pears website and finally settled on Food Network's simple salad recipe from Giada's treasure of recipes. As much.. .. read more..
Pears for AFAM
Monday, March 24, 2008 - Saffron Trail
While I am deciding what to do with the pears for A Fruit a Month , hosted by my friend Raaga of The Singing Chef , here are a couple of varieties we've enjoyed eating - the brown organic pears, apart.. .. read more..
Something's fishy - Salmon Croquettes
Thursday, February 21, 2008 - Food For Thought
Though the pink fish is much loved by both the husband and I, I never really took to cooking it at home. It took just one recipe to change the status quo. A recent issue of Cooking Light had an easy a.. .. read more..
Cooking with a wise herb
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 - Food For Thought
2008 appears to be a year for unexpected gifts. It started with chocolate, then decadent mango burfi from my sister in law and most recently, sachets of dried sage (get the bad pun in the title?) from.. .. read more..
Koonthal fry/Squid fry
Monday, February 11, 2008 - Indian Potpourri-Recipes,Culture,Ethnicity
Substitute chicken with 'koonthal'/Squid in the kozhivaruthathu recipe .. read more..
Spilling the 'Beans' - Peshawari Biryani
Tuesday, February 5, 2008 - Food For Thought
Yes, I am finally sharing the recipe I promised here. It's a biryani with an identity crisis! When my sister in law gave me the recipe she said it was called Peshawari Biryani in the magazine she read.. .. read more..
Bittersweet Love - Dill Dosa
Friday, February 1, 2008 - Food For Thought
Sneaky tactic 1: add leafy vegetable to dal Sneaky tactic 2: add leafy vegetable to idlis, dosas & parathas Amaranth, turnip, pumpkin, drumstick, sour greens... I'd see them in the grocery bag, decide.. .. read more..
Scallion Zunka for JFI
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - Food For Thought
Yes, the plan was to make a 'dum' dish with the casserole but I realized my pantry was missing a couple of ingredients. Onions on the other hand? Never run out of them. Though authentic zunka is made .. .. read more..
Peek into the Kitchen
Friday, January 18, 2008 - Food For Thought
The only coordinated 'set' in my kitchen are the dishes; almost everything else is an haphazard collection assembled over the years. And this casserole is undoubtedly one of my favorites. It is 32 yea.. .. read more..
The Nun's Revenge
Wednesday, January 16, 2008 - Food For Thought
No blasphemy here. That is honestly the name of the drink. This Italian hot chocolate is so delicious and indulgent, it is assumed it can't be chaste! In fact the author has compared drinking it to a .. .. read more..
So(y), so good - Scrambled Tofu
Wednesday, January 9, 2008 - Food For Thought
In one of the magazines I picked up on the flight back home there was a lovely sounding recipe for scrambled tofu. To be honest tofu and I aren't the best of friends. Considering the darn thing is not.. .. read more..
Happy New Year!
Wednesday, January 2, 2008 - Food For Thought
I am back from my trip; it was a much needed, completely relaxing vacation that I enjoyed so much I am finding it hard to get back to work! But it is the 2nd of January and I have no excuse left. So n.. .. read more..
Kozhi pidi-RCI Kerala
Tuesday, January 1, 2008 - Indian Potpourri-Recipes,Culture,Ethnicity
Far from the blogging world....I was quietly enjoying my lazy slumber...or rather reserving all my creative energy for a greater moment in life ....but yes, I was occasionally blog hopping...and droo.. .. read more..
Lemon glazed chicken
Wednesday, December 26, 2007 - Indian Potpourri-Recipes,Culture,Ethnicity
Lemon glazed chicken .. read more..
