Roasted Artichokes With Herbed Lemon Butter

I have to admit I am not a complete Artichoke fan yet, and perhaps will never be a dedicated one. But over years, after having been subjected to numerous instances of tasting them in various ways, one is bound to develop a certain respect for them, given the fact that they are locally grown in California, and are nutritious too, and can actually do good to your body. The "fleshy" leaves have a … [Read more...]

Are You In Control Of YOur Oral Hygeine?

Dental health is an essential part of keeping your body healthy. Looking after our teeth and gums is something that too few people take seriously enough. Yet it can be the difference between years of pain and discomfort, and a happy, healthy mouth for as long as you live. Taking care of your teeth does not have to be a difficult or time-consuming process, and in just a few minutes per day it is … [Read more...]

Cookies & Cocoa for Christmas Eve

Holidays can become really stressful if you have large parties and gatherings to cater too. All the planning and preparation can take a toll, and instead of relaxing and enjoying quality time with your family, you end up doing more work during the holidays! Entertaining can be quick and fun, and with just a few simple ideas, you can still throw a perfect party that everyone will enjoy, without … [Read more...]

Edible Holiday Table Lights

I am sure everyone has started preparing for Christmas, decorating their houses with festive lights and holiday decorations. And as you deck up your exteriors and hallways with Christmas lights, why not bring on a bit of holiday glitter to your dinner table too! As a cute and very festive dessert idea, try these Edible Holiday Table Lights, while entertaining friends and family. They are simply … [Read more...]

Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies

As we roll in towards December, the preparations are on for Christmas; we even put up our Christmas Tree last Sunday, as soon as the Thanksgiving fiesta was over, and I've been scouring the magazines for all the delicious Holiday recipes that will find their way into our kitchen! I have a list of recipes to share, but I wanted to kick-start the Christmas recipes with this very delicious and … [Read more...]

DIY: Recycled Cardboard Organizer

A filer or organizer made with recycled fedex boxes Ritika has been inspired by her Art teacher at school lately, and is now more and more involved in her craft projects at home; she even has her own homemade caddy with a set of glue-sticks, pencils, toddler scissors, ribbons and markers, which keeps her busy most of the time while I complete other chores. It is so endearing to see a 3-year old … [Read more...]

Raspberry Ice Cream Sandwiches

Ice Cream Sandwich is a very popular dessert, and one of my personal favorites, because it actually combined two desserts in one! What more could a dessert-lover ask for?! Though a large part of the world's population would think of Android's ICS as soon as they hear the name IceCream Sandwich, I am not going to talk about that geeky stuff on my Food BLog. But yes, I think this version of ICS will … [Read more...]

7 Best Online Learning Resources for Your Child

The world is moving towards a tech revolution at a very fast pace, and while eons ago, you could entertain your kids outdoors for hours together, the modern age pushes you to let them play with your iPhones and iPads, way longer than you deem fit. As a parent of a 3 year old, I myself try to look for ways in which I can restrict my daughter's tube-time or gadget-time to less than 1 hour a day. But … [Read more...]

Bake Fest #12 – Guest Hosting Event Announcement

Its October already, and as far as Holiday Season goes, I think its time to turn on your ovens and start baking treats for you and your family! Cookies, cakes, muffins, pies and all tasty treats that you have on your wishlist, this is the time to dig out those recipe printouts, review your bookmarked recipes or scourge your cookbooks to start making desserts that you are going to enjoy through the … [Read more...]

Refurbish Your Kitchen This Festive Season

The Kitchen is an integral part of any household, and there is no better way to celebrate your festive season by giving it a new stylish look! And this can be done without straining your pocket much and squeezing out your time, as well. Rather than starting the process of a new look right from the scratch here is how you can do so by just adding some appliances and remodeling the desktops, drawer … [Read more...]