Packing a delicious yet healthy lunchbox that your kids will actually eat (and enjoy!) can feel like a daily struggle. Whether your little one is a picky eater or simply tired of the same old roti-sabzi routine, these easy lunchbox ideas are here to save your mornings. Each recipe is … [Read more...]
Mom Math: Why My Grocery Bill Feels Like a Monthly Mortgage
Raising a child isn’t just an emotional investment, it’s a financial marathon with no finish line in sight. And if you feel like your grocery bill alone could fund a small island, you’re not imagining things. In fact, according to a 2023 study, the average cost of raising a child in the U.S. from … [Read more...]
Whole Wheat Orange Pancakes with Nutella – Healthy Breakfast Recipe
Super easy, completely whole wheat, and yet light and fluffy pancake recipe. The subtle citrus fragrance at the end of each bite, covered with the Nutella punch has to be experienced to understand it. Whole Wheat Orange Pancakes. Makes : 10 pancakes Preparation Time : 5 minutes Cooking … [Read more...]
11 South Indian Chutney Recipes – for idly, dosa, vada, breakfast
A collection of 11 favorite South Indian Chutney Recipes to spice up your favorite South Indian breakfasts like idli, dosa, vada, uttapam, pongal, minapa rotti etc. Coconut chutney Tomato-peanut chutney Peanut or groundnut chutney Onion chutney Onion-coriander chutney Ginger (adrak) … [Read more...]
Vegetarian Indian Meal Plan for a Month – Week 3
Third week of Indian vegetarian meals with different meal ideas, along with a shopping list of the required ingredients. Week 3 Day 1 - Monday: Breakfast: Rava Idli (I use the MTR Rava Idli mix to make this and we love it! P.S. I also use their Sambar Masala) Lunch: Mushroom Babycorn … [Read more...]
Vegetarian Indian Meal Plan for a Month – Week 2
Plan your second week of vegetarian Indian meals with this quick reference. Using a mix of traditional recipes handed down by our moms and moms-in-law as well as new ones from YouTube keeps things interesting! Week 2 Day 1 - Monday: I use readymade Idli/dosa batter and stock 3-4 packets in … [Read more...]
Vegetarian Indian Meal Plan for a Month – Week 1
What to cook today!!! Here are some ideas for a whole month! Mine is a vegetarian Indian household and here is some of what I make for my meals. We usually have roti during day (easier for lunch boxes also) and rice at night. Saturdays and Sundays I try to make something different. I am dividing … [Read more...]
Celebrating Our Diversity – Vegetarian Indian Meals for a Week from Different States of India
I LOVE tasting foods from all states of India and try to incorporate them in my regular meals. Being a vegetarian, I absolutely love how every state of India has many vegetarian choices for me. I am sharing some of my favorites here but I am always looking for more recommendations. Do let me know in … [Read more...]
Five Non-Alcoholic Alternatives For Cooking Wine
Cooking with wine adds a real depth of flavour to our dishes, with many sauces, stews and desserts really benefiting from it. However, today many people don’t drink alcohol and wish to avoid it for a variety of reasons, whether it be personal preference or due to addiction, with thousands of … [Read more...]
Unexpected Cold Snap? Here’s What to Do Next
If you live in an area where the weather is rarely cold, then odds are you’re not quite as well-versed in protecting your home from freezing temperatures as you could be. And while that may never become an issue for you or your home, it can be catastrophic should an unexpected cold snap occur in … [Read more...]