R A M bles

R A M bles

There is a new TV serial of the Ramayan. While channel surfing I arrived to watch it during a moment of intense drama and stopped. It was the moment when Bharath had come with about half the population of Ayodhya to request Ram to return and take charge of the kingdom. Ram looked extremely intrigued and fascinated by everything - you know the kind of expression that firangs have when you bring them to an Indian wedding? Somewhat lost but aware that the proceedings have enormous significance to others and not knowing how to react? I seriously think...

Green Healthy Lassi

Green Healthy Lassi

मराठीमध्ये वाचण्यासाठी इथे क्लिक कराFew days back I was reading an article in paper and thats when I got this idea of this healthy drink.Ingredients1.5 cup Curd1/2 cup Pudina Leaves1 cup Corriander Leaves1...

Shrikhand

Shrikhand

मराठीमध्ये वाचण्यासाठी इथे क्लिक कराThis preparation is almost same as amrakhand especially since the main ingredient is 'Chakka'Ingredients1/2 Ltr Milk3/4 cup SugarA pinch of Safron1 spoon Milk powderA...

Dadape Pohe

Dadape Pohe

मराठीमध्ये वाचण्यासाठी इथे क्लिक कराWhen I want to cook some thing light for the breakfast yet tasty, this is the item that comes to my mind.Ingredients3.5 cup Thin Poha1 Onion2 Tomatoes1 spoon Sugar1.5...

Spicy Biryani

Spicy Biryani

मराठीमध्ये वाचण्यासाठी इथे क्लिक कराLast time the biryani I made was on the suggestions of our maid. But today I read up in a book and found this recipe.. The biryani tastes awesome and it was quite spicy.Ingredients4...

Lassi

Lassi

मराठीमध्ये वाचण्यासाठी इथे क्लिक कराI loved the lassi which i use to have in pune near ABC corner. And this one turned out exactly like that one.Ingredients1/2 Ltr Milk2 Spoon Milk Powder1 Spoon Corn...

Tomato Thandai

Tomato Thandai

मराठीमध्ये वाचण्यासाठी इथे क्लिक कराAnother cooling drink to beat the summer, this one i read from the magzine and did some modifications to get this to my taste.Ingredients1/2 cup Sweetened Condensed...

Beef with Green Beans in Peanut Sauce

Beef with Green Beans in Peanut Sauce

I'm sharing a real special treat with you today. REAL special. If I make this recipe for my husband, it's almost guaranteed he would lick my feet if I asked him too. Seriously. We both love this dish...

Watermelon Lassi

Watermelon Lassi

मराठीमध्ये वाचण्यासाठी इथे क्लिक कराWith souring temparatures, I am trying out variety of fruit juices, and other cooling drinks that will help us beat the summer. This is one of them.Ingredients3 cup...

Cornbread Muffins

Cornbread Muffins

When I was about 12, my Dad took us to Kenny Roger’s Roasters. Remember that restaurant? I don’t think they even exist anymore, but your chicken dinner came with a cornbread muffin, and this was my first...

Kin's Kickass Chili

Kin's Kickass Chili

I'm all about chili. I love it so much. Especially on a blizzardy April day like today, it warms the toes. I like a good full bodied chili, with a bit of spice. Not so much that my mouth is on fire,...

Changin' Things

Changin' Things

I wasn't digging the whole dark background thing on my last template, so I went for this new one. I like that it's in theme with my little red notebook, which is where this whole thing started anyways. Do you like?P.S. Two new recipes comin' your way later today! My Kickass Chili and Cornbread Muffi...

Spicy Sausage Linguine

Spicy Sausage Linguine

This recipe came together when I was visiting my Dad in Saskatchewan last week. I was in my glory as I searched through his PACKED pantry, fridge and freezer. When I lifted the lid of that freezer or...

Dad's Kitchen

Dad's Kitchen

2968 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95818, (916) 443-3237Last Sunday was the perfect picturesque, sunny Sacramento day. I was excited to check out Dad's newest venture--Dad's Kitchen and engage in some...

Banana Pan Cake

Banana Pan Cake

मराठीमध्ये वाचण्यासाठी इथे क्लिक कराToday when I saw 3 riped bananas, i got reminded about this recipe.. Sometime back I had read this in an article and was curious how exactly this will turn out. Believe...

Pumpkin Puri

Pumpkin Puri

मराठीमध्ये वाचण्यासाठी इथे क्लिक कराWhen Mom had visited us few months back, she had prepared this pumkin puri and I had developed instant liking towards it.Ingredients2 cup Pumkin3/4 cup Jaggery3 cup...

Choco Chip Cookie

Choco Chip Cookie

मराठीमध्ये वाचण्यासाठी इथे क्लिक कराEarlier when I had tried preparing cookies it had turned out great but then instead of 10 small cookies it turned out into 1 large pizza size cookie. So today when...

Banana Fry

Banana Fry

मराठीमध्ये वाचण्यासाठी इथे क्लिक कराWhen I want to cook something quick and yet 'chatpat' that will make simple food delicious this is one thing that comes to my mind. One can eat it as it is or as a...

Monochrons and Polychrons

Monochrons and Polychrons

Rendezvous 11 a.m at the bookshop. Then off to the meeting followed by lunch and finish off at 3.This was the arrangement with the friend and I had planned for the day in careful detail working backward. I had cancelled all other activities normally scheduled between 10 and 4 and left home at 10 so as to be at the bookshop by 10:45. At 11:10 I get a message from the friend: "on my way. Should be there in 15 minutes." And then she arrives at 11:45 telling me that she thought she'd have a haircut before coming and got delayed at the parlour. We...

Formoli's

Formoli's

3260 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95816. (916) 448-5699Moving to new location end of May 2011- 3839 J StreetWhile contemplating how to articulate my first experience at Formoli's, a saying of Julia Child's...