By Gauri Trivedi #002 If food habits and preferences are any indication of what part of India one belongs, they got it all wrong with me! Maybe it is on account of the fact that my mom fed me plain white rice and ghee most of the my childhood (she…
#001 Cauliflower is one versatile vegetable. Cook it anyway you like and you will love the final dish. Of course I’m assuming that you like the basic flavor of this creamish – greenish vegetable. I first tasted ‘Honey Gobi’ long time back in Chandigarh (India) and it was…
Hosting a dinner party is always a pleasure for me. Whether it’s for forty or just four people, I miss no opportunity to entertain people. Last week for TG, it was just four of us and not only we planned the menu but also cooked it together. So here…
I like so many things about this bread. First, I get to use over riped bananas which, otherwise, are not liked by anyone in the house. Secondly, to bake this easy and delicious bread, I just need a fork and a large spoon to assemble the whole batter. No…
Updated May 2021. Don’t skip the end to read my latest update. Standing 5 feet and 5 inches tall, I was always skinny before I had my first baby. Did I just say skinny and not healthy ? Yes, because at 102 lbs, I was just skinny and not…
I came across this article only to realize that I was eating most of the fruit and veggies ( except avocado ) in a wrong way. Check if you are treating them right ! http://www.womenshealthmag.com/nutrition/eating-fruit-and-vegetable-tips?cm_sp=Hotlist-_-Nutrition-_-5FruitsandVeggiesYouveBeenEatingWrong Do you know of better ways of eating fruit and veggies ?
This dish is ready in less than ten minutes and finishes even faster every single time ! If Tofu does not appeal your taste buds, substitute it with paneer cubes. This is a very healthy post work out snack or any time snack too. Course…
A healthy twist to a classic recipe ! This recipe has been pending for long. Many of you have asked for the recipe and my sincere apologies for being this late in posting. Before I start with the recipe here are a few questions which frequently come to…
Avocados offer many health benefits. They are rich in fats but they are the ‘good fats’ needed in the body. The link below tells us why we should eat them. http://www.healthyfoodplace.com/7-reasons-why-you-should-eat-avocado
Turmeric or Curcuma longa is a medicinal plant and I had the opportunity to learn about its medicinal properties during my M. Sc. (Botany) days. We had a subject by the name of ‘Medicinal Plants’ and were introduced to a wide variety of plants which were of great medicinal…
Thandai is a North Indian festive drink, especially popular around Holi and Maha Shivratri. This milk based beverage is made of exotic ingredients like almonds, pistachios and poppy seeds. Its flavor is further enhanced by the aromatic spices namely green cardamom and saffron. It is served as a refreshment when…
Check this article to make sure you are picking the best veggies at the grocery store.After reading this , just realized I was missing a couple of them ! http://www.prevention.com/10-ways-get-best-food-grocery-store
Plant Proteins Vs Animal ProteinsCame across this article on animal proteins and their role in longevity. Check it out yourself.And pick your sources of proteins wisely !http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/too-much-protein-could-lead-to-early-death-study-says/2014/03/04/0af0603e-a3b5-11e3-8466-d34c451760b9_story.html
My first experience of enjoying scones was at Wisdom Tea House. We tried Chocolate chip scones and Raspberry scones. It was love at first bite – not very sweet, melt-in your mouth and crumbly. They were served with lemon curd . Scones are generally not very sweet and hence they…
Love In A Tea Cup !! When you see over priced flowers and chocolates in the supermarket, and when almost everything displayed is either red or heart shaped, you know Valentine’s day is around the corner. Whether you are a single, dating or married, you know how you are going…
My son turned five in July this year. He has been waiting for his special day since the beginning of this year. Looking at his excitement, I wanted to organize a memorable birthday party for him and his friends. After much thought and research , I knew an ice cream…
A spicy and crispy pastry, kachori is popular in many parts of India. It is essentially an appetizer which can be savored any time of the day. When paired with masala chai , it takes your tea experience to a different level. This appetizer also happens to be a festive…
13 Things TV Chefs Won’t Tell You by Michelle Crouch (January 2013 Reader’s Digest) I was reading this article in Reader’s Digest last month & thought it is worth sharing with everyone. See if you can relate. 1) Many TV chefs don’t write or develop their own recipes. Some don’t…
By Gauri Trivedi Beet Greens Dumplings Is it possible to make a super healthy recipe any healthier? You bet there is. Haven’t you heard, nothing’s impossible in the culinary world! On a random search once, I came across this Tarla Dalal recipe using spinach and fenugreek leaves and tried it…
Mexican food is probably the only other cuisine (first being the Indian ) which I can have meal after meal. The reason seems to be simple: It is as flavorful as Indian food . Ever since I moved to USA, I have been yearning to cook authentic Mexican. Just last…
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