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November 14, 2011 By rolittle Leave a Comment

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Sweet Potato & Basil Parathas (Flatbread)

October 31, 2011 By Mansi Leave a Comment

Sweet Potato & Basil ParathasSweet potatoes are still in season, and I was trying to create a recipe to use them in the form of Parathas, because my daughter loves flatbreads, and its an easy way to sneak in some veggies into her system. As I mulled over the idea, my eyes fell on the pot of fresh basil growing in my garden. Instantly, an idea clicked into my head, and I knew what I was going to … [Read more...]

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August 1, 2008 By Mansi Leave a Comment

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Cherry Blossom Cupcakes

Cherry Blossom Cupcakes It is so nice to have some fantastic sunshine around here; looks like Spring has finally arrived! The lush green mountains provide a perfect backdrop to the gorgeous pink and white Cherry Blossoms, and to celebrate the season, we have some beautiful Cherry Blossom Cupcakes that have Spring written all over them! Decorating cupcakes is always a fun exercise, where there is no limit to your imagination, as as the surface area to work with is considerably small, you are less prone to mess up with your cute or funky decorations. Though old-fashioned buttercream frosting works just fine for most occasions, when it comes to … [Read More...]

Red Velvet Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

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Baingan Bharta (Eggplant Curry)

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Whole Grain Zucchini Bread

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FFC Custom Calendar 2012 Giveaway

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