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Chakli (pronounced: chak–lee) is a crispy and savory snack. It is a popular snack in India and part of the Diwali platter of sweets and treats. This post contains some affiliate links and I may receive a small commission if you chose to purchase through them. About the Recipe I learned this recipe for chakli …
It was a hectic last week for me and you must have seen me MIA from blogging. Last weekend was Diwali and in fact today is the last day of Diwali. As someone who is Hindu by religion, this is one of the most important festival for us. It usually lasts between 3 to 4 …
Mr and Mrs Pumpkin are our theme for this Halloween. It all started innocently. TEE is a huge fan of the mustache clipart. She is always doodling it on her notebooks, our IdeaPaint wall, whiteboard and any other space she can find. So collectively we decided to make a mustache pumpkin and to take it …
Spicy Indian Shakshuka is an Indian fusion twist on the classic Middle Eastern shakshuka recipe. This one-skillet/one-pan dish, features perfectly cooked eggs infused with lots of onion, tomatoes, and Indian spices. It is one of those recipes that is quick and effortlessly easy to make. About the Recipe This Indian-style spicy Shakshuka is my mother-in-law’s recipe. It …
I came across this book while cleaning my office space and it included tons of tips for each and every aspect of our life. I thought it would be wonderful to share some of the tips with all of you. This week I decided to focus on beauty treatments for hair. We all have had …
Finally after working for two weekends our Deck Makeover project is complete. It took my husband and I approximately 4 days to complete it. I know if we had used a professional it would have been over in a couple of hours, but I am not complaining because it was a great learning experience. Check …
I love raagi dosa. Raagi is actually a finger millet, a type of cereal, which is very popular in the state of Karnataka. It looks like mustard seeds but is reddish brown in color. Raagi is considered very healthy because of its nutritional properties. It has good source of protein, iron and calcium and is …
The first project that I wanted to tackle after returning back from my vacation was to give my deck a good makeover. Let’s just say the deck makeover was overdue since last year. The deck which is pressure treated lumber is 3 and 1/2 years old and is still in a very good condition. As …
I am back! After taking a great and extended summer vacation to India, I am back. The vacation was much needed and although I was not feeling it at that time, I am glad I went away. I have come back refreshed, rejuvenated and raring to go. My time in Bombay (Mumbai) was fantastic and …
As a mom of two girls I am always fighting to keep my makeup safe from my girls. It feels like I have absolutely no control over them. My little one who does not believe in the word ‘no’ is always using them to play makeup. Either she will apply it on herself or her …
I am sure once you see this bag you too will feel an intense impulse to channel your inner chicken. I am talking about the “Clucktch Bag”, which if you have not heard about by now means you are an outsider and in need of education in fashion. The bag, which is sold on Firebox.com, …
I saw the recipe for watermelon mocktail on “Sandra’s Money Saving Meals” on Food Network. I am usually not a fan of her show as her recipes feature a lot of processed and ready made food. I was forced however, by “S” to watch this particular recipe and then forced again to make it. Even …
Yesterday evening was exceptionally pleasant. The sun was out but not too harsh. The agreeable temperature accompanied by cool breeze was enough for me to shun the kitchen. As I was still obsessing over what to make for dinner I remembered I had some frozen shrimps in the freezer. I whipped them out applied a …
Its been a while since I provided any update on my T-Shirt Dress Project Part 2. Well here it is. Since I announced this project I have sewed about 5 dresses. For those who are not familiar with this project, I will recap for you or you can check the above highlighted link. I am …
“TEE” made this fabulous and easy Duck Tape Hair Bows and asked me if I would feature it in my blog. I agreed on the condition that she writes the post herself. So here it is in her own words. I have only edited it partially. ENJOY!! Just recently, I participated in a math …
