Maggi Noodles – Childhood In A Bowl
- 21
- April
- 2021

Maggi is my kind of Yellow Gold! Maggi is my favorite curry-flavored Magic! Maggi – literally brings back the child in me. This two-minutes magic is not just the noodles. Maggi is a phenomenon!! Maggi – is Vinaithogai (Tamil) in my opinion! Oh yeah, Maggi made me happy when I was a kid, makes me happy now […]
read moreBallerina Ruffle Cake – And Everything Sweet!
- 03
- January
- 2021

Time for another Birthday cake! Which means another year has successfully passed by! The birthday girl missed and still missing her dance class; during this whole pandemic situation! The idea of Ballet themed cake is to cheer her up. Needless to say about the vibrant color – Pink! Girly girl’s only choice. I decided that […]
read moreLegend Story For Kids and Pongal Dish
- 09
- December
- 2020

HUNDREDS of years ago, there was a king in South India and his name was Bhoja Raja. He was such a good king. He was both brave and wise! He had a great army and kept his war skills sharp! He captured many small neighboring nations in his time and expanded his kingdom. However, […]
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Kids in general are fascinated by animals talking/behaving like humans in the stories (Videos or Books). When it comes to story-telling or listening time…it certainly unravels one’s imagination and creativity! What can be a better therapy in this cold weather; rather than falling asleep with a good story and music! The Story Of Two Cats […]
read moreThe Story Of Krishna and Sudama
- 13
- November
- 2020

Story-telling is my new-found entertainment at home! From my Indian background, one of the oldest and most durable stories that have enthralled generations is mythologies! So, recently I happen to tell Lord Krishna and Sudama story to my little one. A True Friendship – Lord Krishna and Sudama This is a story that demolishes the […]
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Paati Vadai Sutta Kadhai is a classic short story for the kids. The story of crow and a piece of morsel (that it stole from an old woman). The story’s setting maybe the same but the piece of morsel keeps changing from region to region. In South India its Vadai (fritters), in North India its Jilebi, […]
read moreIndian Meal Planning 101
- 06
- November
- 2020

If you prefer homemade meals over a sandwich or takeout. This meal prepping and planning guide is definitely for you. Is meal planning for working ladies (persons)? Not necessarily, it can be for anyone who values time and energy. Talking to my fellow desis about meal plan for a week is kind of hard! We […]
read morePani Puri – Aroma From The Streets
- 29
- August
- 2020

Good Friend, Good Food, Good Times. Street food is one of the unique feature of Asian countries! Its a way of expression of the culture – through colors, spices, texture and fragrance. It is an integral part of the Indian culture, varying to each geographical location, climate and language. Few tips and pointers to […]
read moreKaruvaattu Kuzhambu – Eat, Pray and Cook
- 12
- August
- 2020

A tiny piece of scrap-dry-fish imparts an immense flavor to a pot full of vegetables. Ingredients Dry Fish(Anchovies)1 cup Dry Snow Peas/Mochai Kottai 1 fistful Peanuts 1 fistful Eggplants 2 sliced Radish 1 sliced Plantain 1 chunks Garlic 1 whole head peeled and crushed Onion 1 chopped Tomatoes 2 chopped Tamarind puree 1 cup Salt […]
read moreHomemade Potato Chips Are The Best
- 01
- August
- 2020

Homemade Potato Chips are the best. – Thara My weekend routine started as usual this morning — grocery shopping! Its almost like, taking a vacation to do a peaceful shopping (alone) these days!! I secretly do enjoy it. But, somehow…I kind of forgot to buy my little one’s favorite snack (Jalapeno flavored Kettle cooked chips)! She […]
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