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 Cocktails
November 21, 2011 by
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...]
5 New Side Dishes For Thanksgiving Menu
November 18, 2011 by
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 – Ideas Crafts & More
October 19, 2011 by
If 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 Indians spread … [Read more...]
Easy 5-Step Facial at Home
August 2, 2011 by
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...]
iPad vs Kindle or iPad vs Nook??
August 1, 2011 by
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...]
How to Store & Serve Wine
August 1, 2011 by
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...]
Easter Egg Hunts & DIY Crafts
April 20, 2011 by
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...]
Key Ingredients For a Cool Kitchen Makeover
April 18, 2011 by
There’s no doubt about it; the kitchen is one of the most vital rooms in any home. It’s a space that’s utilized by every member of the household several times each day and is home to many different processes. So if it has gone a little undervalued in recent times, now is the time to give it an upgrade. Here are some key lessons to help guide you to the perfect transformation. Get them right, … [Read more...]
Healthy Snack Recipes For Super Bowl Party
February 1, 2011 by
Super Healthy Recipes for Super BowlSuperbowl has sadly come to be synonymous with fried food, greasy chips, gallons of prepared potato salads, dripping barbecue wings and a thousand other things I hate to even mention on this blog site! When it comes down to it, I truly do watch the Superbowl for one reason and one reason only, and that IS the food. But, I hate potato chips, I could live on … [Read more...]
