Monthly Archives: June 2012

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My homemade version of Frappuccino!

  I would like to start off this post by thanking ‘WordPress’ for choosing my blog to be one among the ‘Freshly Pressed’ and also to all you wonderful folks who took your time to check-out my blog and leave

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My homemade version of Frappuccino!

  I would like to start off this post by thanking ‘WordPress’ for choosing my blog to be one among the ‘Freshly Pressed’ and also to all you wonderful folks who took your time to check-out my blog and leave

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DIY Polymer Clay Jewelry Dish

    I’ve been following this very creative blog  ’Diary of a mad crafter‘ recently and came across a lovely jewelry dish she made using polymer clay. (She has lots of fun craft ideas with tutorials….be sure to check out her blog!). It inspired

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DIY Polymer Clay Jewelry Dish

    I’ve been following this very creative blog  ’Diary of a mad crafter‘ recently and came across a lovely jewelry dish she made using polymer clay. (She has lots of fun craft ideas with tutorials….be sure to check out her blog!). It inspired

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Pound Cake (super light and moist)

      It is such a heart warming feeling to bake a perfect cake that is super moist, flavorful, delicious and yet light. I was overjoyed when I made this cake yesterday out of boredom (read sweet craving) as

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Pound Cake (super light and moist)

      It is such a heart warming feeling to bake a perfect cake that is super moist, flavorful, delicious and yet light. I was overjoyed when I made this cake yesterday out of boredom (read sweet craving) as

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Puri / Poori

    ‘Puri’ or ‘Poori’, simply put is a deep-fried Indian bread made with whole-wheat. It is one of the most popular breakfasts all over India that can be served with different sides like chana masala/chole, aloo kurma, sabudana kheer/tapioca pudding,

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Puri / Poori

    ‘Puri’ or ‘Poori’, simply put is a deep-fried Indian bread made with whole-wheat. It is one of the most popular breakfasts all over India that can be served with different sides like chana masala/chole, aloo kurma, sabudana kheer/tapioca pudding,

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Aam Ras – Sweetened Mango Pulp

      I grabbed some nice ripe mangoes on a regular visit to our local Indian grocery store last week. And I knew exactly what I was going to do with them. Squeeze the pulp out, blend with some

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Aam Ras – Sweetened Mango Pulp

      I grabbed some nice ripe mangoes on a regular visit to our local Indian grocery store last week. And I knew exactly what I was going to do with them. Squeeze the pulp out, blend with some

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Cabbage Curry (with potatoes and peas)

      Cabbage curry is one of those curries that go well with rotis/chapathis as well as plain white rice. Adding potatoes and green peas to it makes it even more delectable.   Prep time: 15 mins Cook time:

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Cabbage Curry (with potatoes and peas)

      Cabbage curry is one of those curries that go well with rotis/chapathis as well as plain white rice. Adding potatoes and green peas to it makes it even more delectable.   Prep time: 15 mins Cook time:

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Watermelon Lemonade

    Summer is finally here! (of-course, most of the days here are rainy rather than sunny). But it sure feels nice to say ‘Summer is here!’ . To make the best of the sunny days, fruits and frozen drinks

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Watermelon Lemonade

    Summer is finally here! (of-course, most of the days here are rainy rather than sunny). But it sure feels nice to say ‘Summer is here!’ . To make the best of the sunny days, fruits and frozen drinks

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Spinach and Mushroom Frittata

      In my leisure time, I randomly browse several blogs and one day I came across ‘Frittata’. It basically looked like a puffy omelette to me. But, when I went through its background (Italian cuisine) and the varied

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Spinach and Mushroom Frittata

      In my leisure time, I randomly browse several blogs and one day I came across ‘Frittata’. It basically looked like a puffy omelette to me. But, when I went through its background (Italian cuisine) and the varied

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Pudina (Mint) Pulao

      Pudina (Mint) is one of those herbs that adds a fresh and aromatic flavor to any dish it is a part of. And if the dish itself revolves around ‘Pudina’ it makes it even better. So, here

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Pudina (Mint) Pulao

      Pudina (Mint) is one of those herbs that adds a fresh and aromatic flavor to any dish it is a part of. And if the dish itself revolves around ‘Pudina’ it makes it even better. So, here