How To Cut Onions Without Crying
- 05
- June
- 2013
Onions are wonderful addition to many dishes; They are highly flavorful either fried, sauteed or caramelized! However, it has a tendency to make us cry when we cut it! For some of us, this is an issue and especially with some varieties which are very potent. Why Do We Cry When We Cut Onions? Reason: […]
Cinnamon Coffee – I Love Coffee
- 30
- May
- 2013
“Love yourself, everything else will follow” – I love this phrase because I can claim that my love for self is still running without the risk of being called a narcissist. I love coffee. Whenever I need a shot, I’ll make one. Otherwise, I don’t start out my morning with a perfect cup! Or even […]
Spicy Masala Fries – Anyone?
- 28
- May
- 2013
Also Known As Indo French Fries. Finger Chips. Potato Fries, Freedom Fries, Curried Fries. Spicy Masala Fries. Lately, I have been obsessed with fusion cooking! I know, I haven’t shown any proof to you all for this claim, yet! Well, in the process, I have discovered a short cut for Indianizing everything that comes to […]
Meetha Paan Beeda – Innocent Kid-Friendly!
- 23
- May
- 2013
Also Known As Beeda, Sweet Beeda, Meetha Paan Beeda. Supari Paan. Thambulam, Vetrilai, Vethalai, Killi or Tambulam, Sireh (Malay), Sirih (Indonesian), Suruh (Javenese), Mark (Lao). In India, offering a paan (betel leaves) has numerous meanings: it is an honor if presented to guests; it is a gracious hospitality when served after a festival meal; it […]
Idichakka Thoran – Kerala Special
- 21
- May
- 2013
Also Known As: Pala kai Kari. Pinju pala kai Poriyal. Raw Jack Fruit Stir-fry. Please raise your hands and introduce yourself as foodies. Okay, I will do it first, ‘am an addicted foodie and a compulsive cook’. Needless to say that blogging has certainly played its fair role on it! Whenever, I find a way […]
Banana Milkshake – Wholesome Meal
- 16
- May
- 2013
I am on this strange liquid diet! No, not a weight loss plan or anything. But, apparently for no reason, I fell for this ‘wholesome nutrition’ without tripping the balance. Well…that’s how banana milkshake came about. And, not all fruits are forbidden fruit, you know! Though many think bananas may go straight to our thighs. […]
Culinary Dictionary – Cooking Terms and Meaning
- 12
- May
- 2013
Confused over the culinary terms??? I agree, you are all well-qualified and no doubt about your language skills. But, did you know that these bunch of words could mean different in a kitchen?! Well, when I was a newbie to cooking, I had a hard time figuring it out. And I believe a novice cook […]
Dinner Table Settings – Good House Keeping
- 08
- May
- 2013
In the recent years, casual dining and more and more informal eating habits has become a trend. Most of them are comfortable having their meals in front of the Television sets or computers! I don’t blame anyone!! Well, in today’s fast-paced life…who has time to set a table and let alone have a meaningful conversation? […]
Almond Chocolate Milk – Silk & Smooth
- 07
- May
- 2013
I admit it…I did not believe myself when I set out to make this. Vegan food freaks me out. But, what made me to fix this? I will tell you…actually, will show you some cool pictures in a bit. I have dreamed of sinking chocolates in every food since childhood! Spent hours of manipulating my […]
Kitchen Pharmacy – Spicy Remedies
- 05
- May
- 2013
Centuries ago, the mere taste for spice kindled international trade, sparked voyages of discovery and triggered the wars on want! Yep, for thousands of years, spices have been valued so much…used as flavoring agents, medicines, aphrodisiacs, perfumes, dyes and even as weapons. While spices could be characterized by their distinct aroma and pungent flavors; they […]
