Maggi Noodles Childhood In A Bowl

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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 […]

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Ballerina Ruffle Cake And Everything Sweet!

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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 […]

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Legend Story For Kids and Pongal Dish

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  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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The Story Of Two Cats and A Monkey

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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 […]

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The Story Of Krishna and Sudama

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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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The Crow and The Fox Grandma Tales

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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, […]

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Indian Meal Planning 101

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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 […]

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Pani Puri Aroma From The Streets

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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 […]

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Karuvaattu Kuzhambu Eat, Pray and Cook

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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 […]

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Homemade Potato Chips Are The Best

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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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