Munch chowmein at 4pm, take a swim at 11 pm, rise and shine at 11am …..that’s my idea of a dream vacation. We had this dream vacation only once, and that was in Washington DC, during a much earned break when all we…
Peppery Fried Calamari Rings
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.
Upgrading the Kitchen for less
Remember I posted an article on how to upgrade your bathroom for less? I had a L8H reader email me recently to ask about ideas on how to upgrade the kitchen for less. After my In my kitchen post, I…
Gluten free Crunchy Flax seeds with Chia served with coconut and berries
Recently, I had some reader requests to me to post ideas for healthy gluten free meal ideas. (Thank you so much for writing to me – they mean the world to me 🙂 ) I try to incorporate healthy ideas…
Mango Mousse with Gulukand
I promised a friend of mine that I would be posting the recipe of this particular mango mousse that I recently made. It’s a regular mousse recipe, but what makes it different from an everyday mango mousse is an ingredient…
In my kitchen…..July 2014
I love ‘In my kitchen posts’, and have been wanting to be a part of it for a while now. Many of my blogger friends are part of the series started by Celia of Fig Jam and Lime Cordial, and…
Eton Mess on Independence day #InaFridays
It’s Ina Friday again! And July 4th as well. Happy Independence Day USA! I decided to mix the two and come up with something stylishly July 4th – Ina’s Eton mess. The first time I came across Eton mess…
Eggplant mushroom boats
Once I worked with a really nice gentleman who was also social and a very cordial person. He was by nature helpful, and it was fun to work with him because he was always so positive. Whenever anyone spoke with…
Kosha Mete ~ Mutton/Lamb liver masala fry
You know how some things that we use, or eat, can often be used as a connotation to mean something else? ‘Honey’ is the sweetheart, ‘Sugar’ is the soul mate. Muffin is the little kid. ‘Choux’ or cabbage in French…
Gazpacho with a herb twist
Recently, I was writing a long, detailed, rubble rousing email to our broker in California who was entrusted with the responsibility of selling our house back there and was making a mess of it. We were frustrated, and wanted something…
Fragments – exquisite collection of fine jewelry
For over 30 years, Fragments© has been an industry resource, an arbiter of style and a top expert in the fashion jewelry field. Founded in 1984 by artist, innovator and fashion designer Janet Goldman, Fragments has made a unique place for…
Poke in the eye
“She is not going to bowl, is she?’ the friendly looking lady asked my friend, pointing her chin at me. She wasn’t being rude, because she was laughing at the same time, her eyes twinkling. Now, one could not really…
Mushroom Risotto #Ina Friday
I have no salt at home. I have been planning to buy some for a while, but somehow it is escaping me. How do I run out of salt you ask? Well, to stretch a short story long, I keep…
Memorial Day marathon BBQ – Soola Chicken
I have been wanting to post this for a week now, but life keeps getting in the way. Not in a bad way though, just a busy way. We had a marathon Memorial Day BBQ – making sure our summer…
Creamy fruit pot
I abhor lizards. They give me creeps. I am not afraid of them. Just find them yucky enough that I can pick one and throw it into space and not feel guilty about it. When I was growing up, there…
Simple sandwich and some good coffee
In my late teens and early twenties, I struggled with my weight. Or rather, the lack of it. Unlike popular perception, those who are underweight can also be a target of humour. Especially if you are in India. Not…