Food Art – Meal Time Fun
- 12
- September
- 2019
We all know the importance of nutritious and balanced diet. But, when it comes to kids…feeding the right food is quite challenging! There are tons of information on the internet to make them eat! From, carefully selecting colorful plates/bowls to choosing only easy to eat finger foods; thoughtful food styling and much more!! Mind-blowing! However, each […]
Banana Split Ice Cream – Scoop Adventures
- 30
- August
- 2019
It has recently come to my attention that my opinion about “fun” are absolute ” Non Sense”. Or at least in my little one’s mind! Don’t get me wrong; its not lack of energy or something. For a while… I considered myself as self-proclaimed fun-lover. As am more like….Jump rope, Roller coaster, Ball game…bring it […]
Rainbow Cake – Dreams Come True
- 03
- January
- 2019
“Rainbows: The Gift from heaven”. My Baby turned five, today. We had a humble celebration at home. Every year…the theme to her birthday party – just happens! Yeah…no exaggeration! I travel with her “likes” and “dislikes” and practically the idea unfurls & layers up to a central theme. At first…it was Yellow; then, Red; and Pink […]
Nibble Time With A Toddler
- 18
- October
- 2018
Even toddlers need a break, after eating on health foods all the time! Nibbling on…something delightful is a great way to kill time! And, every explorer finds their own junk food to sneak-in. My little one, loves Fries and Cookies. When…I run out of ideas, the occasional treats comes in. Sometimes, I pair the empty-calories […]
Baby Food – Mashed, Minced and Slurpees
- 18
- October
- 2018
The ideal time to introduce the puree or semi-solid food to babies varies between 4-6 months old. A transition from milk (Mom’s breast milk or formula) to puree food is a great way to include our ethnic food or meat protein in the diet. All based on our interest and Baby’s needs! However, one could […]
My Sandwich-Free Lunch Box
- 16
- October
- 2018
Lunch Box Ideas for Kids and Adults Stock the pantry with essentials. Do weekly shopping for fresh produce, meat and seafood. Prepare a weekly menu planner. Stick to the plan. Bear in mind…that whenever, we tweak an original recipe or just omit a side dish…the boxed food is going to be a disaster! Everyday (especially […]
Breast-Milk Storage & Handling
- 16
- October
- 2018
Mom’s Milk Storage and Handling Guidelines Colostrum — The milk expressed after delivery (first 5 days) can be stored at room temperature for approximately 12 hours. Fresh Expressed Milk — at normal room-temperature (32-36 degrees Celsius) could stay fresh for about 3-4 hours. If packed with ice/ in an insulated coolers, it could last for […]
Therapeutic Crab Soup
- 16
- October
- 2018
Ingredients 1 king crab 1 lemon, juice 2-4 garlic, minced 2″ ginger, grated 1 scallion, chopped salt to taste 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1-2 tsp white pepper cumin seeds, powdered 1 tsp olive oil green onions to garnish Method Heat a spoon of oil, add cumin seeds powder, scallion, ginger and garlic…saute for few […]
Aadi Perukku Pandigai / Festival Food
- 08
- August
- 2018
Aadi Perukku Pandigai (Festival) is a monsoon festival. This Tamil festival is celebrated on the 18th day of the Tamil month of Aadi (mid-July to mid-August). The festival pays tribute to Water-Goddess as a life-sustaining force. For its bountiful supply of resources! And, also the blessing of mankind with peace, prosperity and happiness. A form of nature […]
Cherry Tea – Tea For Two
- 15
- July
- 2018
If you have been following this blog for some time…you would have guessed “I am a coffee – Lover”. Its the best beverage in the world. But, I must admit this truth…this coffee lover met Tea. Not…the plain “Tea”, Cherry Infused Tea. I used chamomile sweet tea with freshly picked (and juiced) tart cherry, and […]
