Another week to go before school reopens. Today morning I woke up to my nosy dogs, beautiful weather, a slight lethargy and the realization that in another week, I will have to start sprinting in the morning. My younger…
Author: Minnie
I created this space for you - and all of those who need a space to breathe in and breathe out. No matter what you are, a working person or a homemaker,you need help in many different ways. At home, when you have to take care of zillions of chores, iron out difficult issues, or find time to just be yourself, it's not easy balancing the act. Working out from my kitchen, I am here to share my experiences as a homemaker and hopefully help you be a one happy person 8 home!!! If you happen to be a Man, don't fret! My home is open to you. After all, a lady always needs great gentlemen around her to feel at home.
Ten-ichi Dynamic Kitchen & Bar (Sushi Hot-Pot and Dim Sum), Natick
This is my very first restaurant review. It was a bit awkward clicking pictures at random, and I was a bit scared of being told off, but other than the receptionist asking me if it was for any commercial…
Happy Weekend, a refreshing drink and one lovely blog award
It’s already weekend. The week flew by quickly with all the winding up work taking up most of my time after a whirlwind of friends and family visit. It’s amazing how days can run into each other. The school…
Dada’s kirti, Rakhi, and ‘Shujir Payesh’ – Bengali semolina pudding
First, I missed you, all of you. Blogging, writing, posting, clicking pictures – all of it. For full one week. I did try to visit some of the blogs, but missed out on so many that I normally make…
Banjo with Egglands eggs
As an adult, some of us are fortunate enough to be able to buy whatever we need – the necessities and some luxuries – for a happy existence, and I have truly been blessed in that regard. Still,…
How green is my valley, an Illumnating Award and winner of Blue Ribbon Challenge
Summer vacations are fun. I like sun, I love it when it’s sunny and golden. The grass looks green, the paint looks brighter, and in general, the world looks happy. Even the flowers are dancing most of the time. East…
Easy Pulled Pork in Crock Pot recipe
I love blogging about food. All kinds of food. Those I have discovered now, or those I have been eating since childhood. Coming from India, I grew up with lots of food restrictions. Beef is the main one,…
Eggs in garlic tomato gravy with herb fenugreek
Every summer during school holidays, we used to visit my maternal grandparents. They ran a large household, full of children and animals. Every afternoon, without fail, my Dida (grandma) could be found supervising massive cauldrons of whey, hay, starch and…
My 50th Post !!! Celebrate with some Nutella love :)
Don’t we all have those small landmarks that mean most to us, though they might not mean much or anything at all to most people out there? Like when you managed to shave five pounds from your…
Kidney Beans with Ground Turkey in thick gravy
My Father-in-law is one of the most creative cooks that I have ever met. He started cooking for himself when my Mother-in-law passed away about 15 years back. Like all ‘good’ Indian wives, my Ma-in-law took care of…
Frozen Banana Shake
As I got up today morning, a feeling of lethargy crept in. It’s morning of the weekend, and Fridays always come with some anticipation of relaxation. Yet relaxation is possibly the only activity that doesn’t fit into…
Awarded! The Addictive Blogger Award
My blog is addictive? Wow! I can’t get over it, and I can’t even begin to tell you how thrilled, and honored I am. Stephanie, from It’s not just about recipe awarded me The Addictive Blog Award. Stephanie, you rock!…
Low calorie Chicken Tikka Masala – minus the cream and oodles of flavor
It has been an exceptionally busy week. I haven’t been able to visit any of the blogs, including mine. I did try to sneak into a couple, but always being on the run means missing out half the…
Happy Dogs, Granola-blueberry Parfait on 4th of July
Its 4th of July. Celebrate America!! Are you celebrating? I am. This great country has a lot going for it, and take it from someone who has adopted this country as her own – there are few lands on Earth…
Garlicky Salmon and potato cubes served on a bed of Peas Pulao
When summer vacation started, I had heaved a sigh of relief. I am not a morning person. The thought that I would be able to sleep in was fantastic and almost had me rubbing my hands in glee.…