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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..