Vegetarian recipes, desserts, indian recipes and health & fitness articles
Homemade Christmas Ornaments Gone are the days when everything used to be Homemade, especially during Holiday season. Lack of time and easy availability of stuff at affordable prices make buying stuff an attractive bet, versus making something yourself. However, I'm sure everyone of you will agree, that making things yourself is a great way to indulge your creativity, and holiday crafts are a fun … [Read more...]
Spiced Nuts are often the best tidbits to serve at any Holiday gathering. Their versatility makes them a crowd favorite, and you can make them spicy, savory, sweet, or a dash of all together. Get inspired by holiday flavors and add cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, maple- any flavor that you fancy and give a new twist to your spiced nut recipe. They also make a wonderful gourmet gift or party favor. Just … [Read more...]
Ultimate Holiday Cocktail Recipes Thanksgiving is literally just around the corner, and pretty soon we'll be setting up our house for Santa as Christmas draws closer. Holiday season gives all of us a chance to spend some good quality time with our families, laughing away at kids' jokes, and swapping high-school stories with friends and family. This is also a time to celebrate good food, and so … [Read more...]
Delicious Side Dishes for Easy Entertaining As much as you plan and prepare for your Turkey, or any other Vegetarian main course, do not forget the side dishes. They are as important as the main course or the dessert, as they add an interesting texture and variety to the menu, in their own endearing way. This Thanksgiving, you don't have to go for the staples like Green beans or Mashed … [Read more...]
Diwali Celebration & CraftsIf you have Indian neighbors, you have probably already seen them stringing lights around their house, as Diwali approaches. Diwali is a very popular festival celebrated all over India, and Indians residing around the world. It is also the Hindu New Year for some Indians, and is generally celebrated as a 3-5 day festival, just like Christmas or Thanksgiving. It helps us … [Read more...]
I am sure all Moms out there experience a time when their kids will just not eat what's served at the dinner table. 7pm is not called the Witching Hour for no reason - a happily playing kid suddenly turns into this "NO" maniac who refuses to eat what's on his plate. Though our daughter has been a decently good eater, lately, its getting more challenging to feed her at dinner. She only wants one … [Read more...]
How to do a Facial at HomeThese days, life has become so hectic for women that its hard to find time or energy to take care of your skin! Yes, you might squeeze in a facial visit to your beautician once every 2 months, but that is not enough. Not everyone is blessed with flawless skin like Aishwarya Rai or Cindy Crawford, but that does not mean we can't look beautiful too. If you want a healthy, … [Read more...]
In this world of growing gadgets, one finds it hard to choose something that works for them. There are so many choices out there, and so many options to consider. Price, use, affordability, technical differences - its just like a mystery to many of us. Measy.com helps you navigate through this maze of the gadget world. Measy’s online quiz makes it easy to compare tons of electronic products so … [Read more...]
Whether you are serving wine to friends at a cocktail party, or just passing around a new label for people to taste, it is important to know the basics of storing and serving wine. In order to enjoy the true taste of wine, it has to be stored and served at the right temperature; in fact, the type of the glass it is served in also makes a huge difference to someone's wine-tasting experience! You … [Read more...]
Photo courtesy of Hostess BlogEvery year, most of the Christians celebrate Easter in Spring, somewhere in the month of April. As part of modern traditions, everyone joins the celebrations, especially as Easter Bunny and Easter Egg Hunts promise to be a source of joy to little kids. Being a mom of a toddler, I am trying to get up-to-date with US trends and traditions too, so I can get my little one … [Read more...]
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Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Oatmeal Raisin Cookies may be a second-runner to the more favored Chocolate Chip Cookies, but they have their distinct fan following, especially among those who want to choose something healthier from time to time. Plus, the classic combination of Oatmeal flavored with nutmeg and cinnamon, combined with sweet golden raisins and a handful of nuts is too good to resist! I got my first taste of these babies in Subway, and I instantly became a fan - the crunchy chewy texture that is only accentuated by the additives makes oatmeal cookies ideal for tea time, or a quick sweet tooth craving. These cookies … [Read More...]
Asian-Style Tofu Fried Rice When it comes to comfort food, there are a few favorites that spring right into your mind - Mac & Cheese, Parathas (flatbreads), Rice and Dal, warm soups or your favorite dessert. These are some of the things that you never go wrong with. But I think more innovative cooking happens when you take your favorite comfort foods and enhance them or re-design them with unique flavors from the global cuisine, thereby giving a new meaning and identity to those childhood favorites. For most Indian families, Rice is often a comfort food, and if you Google it, you'll be amazed to find how many Rice Recipes you can come up … [Read More...]
There was a time when I used to turn to Google Search when I needed to find a recipe. But now, times have changed, and my best resource for online recipes is the world of fellow food bloggers! I know I can rely on these recipes because they have been tried, tested and certified by my friends, and will most likely not let me down. Plus, if I run into issues, I can always email them and be rest assured I'll get a reply back for my query. So with Valentine on my mind, I once again turned to my cherished blogger friends for inspiration, and undoubtedly, I found some wonderful dessert recipes that will surely add a sweet touch to our Valentine. … [Read More...]
Being a vegetarian since birth, a lot of people ask me how I fulfill the need of proteins in my diet. Do I use protein powders? Well, as most other vegetarians, getting enough protein into our system just by means of diet can be a bit of a challenge, especially if you are trying to gain or lose weight and are on a special fitness regime. I have used protein shakes while following diets, so I'm going to try to address a few basic points about protein isolates, especially whey protein, and what role they play in your daily life. Protein Powders have long been associated with Bodybuilding, as they are primarily used by those who like to build … [Read More...]
Truffle Recipes for Valentine's Day There are some things that go hand-in-hand with Love - flowers, cards, gifts, diamonds and chocolates, especially Truffles, which have been a symbol of Love for ages and eons! So your Valentine Day celebration would indeed be incomplete without a round of deliciously smooth and chocolatey truffles for dessert. Just look at these seductive Chocolate Truffles made by Nic at Cherrapeno - filled with a ruby-red raspberry filling that oozes out in every bite, these are perfect for Valentine's Day, and unlike a gorgeous layered cake, a fancy cheesecake or Red Velvet Cupcakes, these are not as hard to … [Read More...]