Sometime back I shared on Instagram on how on an average we make 40 lunch boxes a month. Discount three months of summer, winter and other breaks and we are talking about 360 lunchboxes a year for one child! Now, add to this all those days when our kids return only in the evening and […]
In conversation with Madhur Jaffrey.
Her memoir, Climbing The Mango Trees is one of my favourites and words will never be enough to describe how much I adore and respect her and how she continues to inspire me and thousands of people across the globe. Madhur Jaffrey; a food and travel writer, hosts of several cooking shows, award winning actor […]
HAPPEE BIRTHDAE SARA!!
My little girl LOVES to read. There are times when we have to remind her to blink, remind her to eat and remind her that there is school tomorrow so she needs to put away her books and those lights need to be switched off!! Early last year she discovered the world of Hogwarts and […]
Cheese and Pesto Mini Muffins.
We love baking mini muffins; both sweet and savoury. Yes, muffins don’t always have to be sweet! When made using the right ingredients it is a great snack to have around. One of Sara’s all time favourite are these Cheese and Pesto Mini Muffins. Flavours of Mozzarella, green pesto, green olives and sun dried tomatoes […]
Roasted Butternut Squash and Root Vegetable Rice (Halloween Rice)
That day of the year when all of a sudden we seem to be surrounded by two very contrasting colours; orange and black. Orange representing warmth, celebrating life and the bounty of autumn and black representing cold and winter and darkness. Yes, its Halloween! My little girl who is currently obsessed with Harry Potter (which […]
Happy & Healthy Halloween Treats For Children.
We have barely recovered from Diwali and Halloween is already here! Growing up, I did not observe Halloween. Sara, however is fortunate to be surrounded by friends from different parts of the world and together with her we have welcomed this ritual (like so many others that she is getting exposed to while growing up […]
Black Rice Pudding with Blueberries and Prunes
Rice pudding. The magical combination of rice, milk and sugar when simmered over low heat that is both creamy and comforting. It also reminds me of my childhood. There are just so many satisfying and simple versions of it in each part of the world. Kheer, payasam and paayesh are some that I grew up eating. […]
Edible Gifts: Masala Chai Sugar (DIY Tea Flavoured Sugar)
Hello October! Tenth month of the year! In less than 100 days we would be saying bye to 2017! Is this making you nervous or are you done with 2017 already and can’t wait to welcome 2018? It’s interesting how a lot of us (including me!) begin the year reflecting on the last twelve months, getting shiny planners […]
20 Days of Diwali: Countdown Calendar for Children
You know what is more magical than Diwali; the days that lead up to Diwali! Planning menus, cooking traditional spreads, going overboard with the cleaning and decorating, thinking of meaningful presents for all the people who are a part of your life and those who silently make each day better than the previous one, wearing […]
Edible Gifts: Madras Curry Spiced Nuts
Exactly four weeks to Diwali! The warm glow from the diyas, colourful rangolis, fragrant strings of marigold, tons of mithai and lots of love and laughter (Diwali always evokes beautiful and cherished memories of childhood and home and if you’ve grown up in India some of these will definitely take you back to your childhood) […]
My Little Chefling
Cinnamon, star anise and cloves are a part of her vocab, George and Gary are her heroes and icing cookies is her favorite pastime. Meet my little chefling.
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