Diwali is just round the corner. Twinkling diyas, homemade mithais, strings of marigolds, fragrant incense sticks, rangolis and torans. It is such a magical time of the year; one that we wait for all year long. Planning the décor, deciding the menu, handcrafting gifts, observing family traditions some that our parents made and we love to […]
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Chocolate Nariyal Laddoos For Diwali (Chocolate coconut truffles)

50 things I’ve told Sara to persuade her to eat her food.
Whenever I meet other members of my family,friends or readers who follow my blog most begin by saying, “Oh, so that is your little chefling!” “Yes she is”, grins her mother. This is followed by, “We read your blog. You are such a lucky mum. Your girl eats everything and our children…sigh!”“No! I am NOT”, […]

Understanding and Appreciating Ramadan.
We moved to Dubai a year and three months back. It was both an unexpected and a sudden move but one that we welcomed. They say that there are two gifts that you should give a child. One is roots and the other is wings. Moving to a country that is unfamiliar to you, experiencing […]

A fresh plate: 2014
A very Happy New Year to all you lovely readers. I absolutely love new beginnings for they give us a chance to look back on how the last year fared, an opportunity to start afresh, several new possibilities to grow, to learn and to experiment. Fresh plates and clean slates I love them both. […]

Orangey goodness at orangekitchens.
Growing up in India I did not observe Halloween (though in the last few years a lot of people have started observing it. Read: Partying). Things are a little different for Sara. Times have changed and over the years all of us have welcomed new festivals and rituals with open arms and ofcourse she is growing […]
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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