Why I am A Minimalist – A Functional Kitchen
- 11
- April
- 2022
“There are two ways to be rich: One by acquiring much, and the other is by desiring little.” - Jackie French Koller, 1948 Minimalism is all about owning very few, but ultra-essential of all. Picture This: Imagine an archeological site of a primitive man…when we explore his territory, not all the polished pebbles scattered around […]
My Favorite Food Books
- 15
- July
- 2021
Like one can stop breathing consciously (well, unless if you r-e-a-l-l-y want to); Some of us…can’t stop reading! I mean…not just read “r-e-a-d”; We are really into reading / living. I completely forget myself…and slip into the world of words…and drift to the magic land that it creates! So, here I compiled a collection of good […]
Indian 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 […]
Foodie’s Artwork
- 14
- September
- 2019
The food blog has its own unique niche group of foodie followers! Whether its just for reading a recipe; or to follow step-by-step instructions to improve ones culinary skills; we don’t know! Some are interested in the anecdotes and yet others love the food pictures! However, we connect and communicate through food. In my opinion…Food […]
A Balanced Meal Plan – South Indian Style
- 28
- May
- 2017
10 Healthy Ways To Balance Your Meal Make half of your plate vegetables and other half of your plate protein. Take a control of your food. Eat more at home. Look out for more healthy options, when you eat outside. There is always a way to stay on the track. Use whole grains for your […]
An Epic Breakfast Feast
- 31
- March
- 2017
I am back, I am back…I am back. With three fold zeal to rock this culinary world! Wondering…who tuned my tabs? Aha, I visited my motherland and spent two whole months there with my folks! Now, that I am back with fresh ideas to blow this blog away. Whooo-ah! Does the jubilation make sense, now?? […]
Meals On The Wheels – Mumbai Dabbawala
- 23
- December
- 2016
The Cult of Dabbawala The historic old city of Mumbai (formerly Bombay) is not only defined by crowds, chaos, speed, multi-cultural ethos but also an unique phenomenon, dabbawala. Dabbawalas are actually the secret engine that keeps Mumbai going, the city’s population would be lost without them. […]
Indian Food Combos – Craft Your Menu
- 08
- December
- 2016
If you are quite new to Indian cooking, it could be overwhelming to understand what I am talking! If you are planning for an Indian menu, besides the recipe…one has to pay attention to each individual dish, like which dish will go with what. Otherwise, it will spoil the whole essence of the menu. For […]
Weekly Menu Planner – Lunch & Dinner
- 28
- November
- 2016
Years of cooking, slowly unfurls its own wisdom. Yeah, a decent weekly Menu Plan to my family is finally formed. Sunday Lunch Chicken Biriyani Eggplant Serwa Onion Raitha Boiled Eggs Dinner Sawa Millet Upma Onion Raitha Monday Lunch Rice Eggplant Sambar Cabbage Poriyal Beans Poriyal Masal Vadai Dinner Cilantro Uthappam Eggplant Sambar […]
Grains – The Storage Rules
- 19
- October
- 2015
Food storage will vary from an item to item and from place to place (varies by climate). The best approach to seal the freshness is to buy the goods only when you need it. An every week grocery shopping would be just perfect. But, we all like to store few things for a year round […]
