Welcome to my ‘Food Paradise!!!‘ – a journal of my daily escapades – cooking, crafting, photography and some random rambling!
I’m Archana – the cook, crafter, photographer & writer of this blog. Born and raised in a colorful and historic city in India; now living in a beautiful seaport city in Connecticut New Jersey with my husband ‘S’ (an ardent cook himself) who is my supporter, helper and experimental subject of my cooking 
.
This blog is born out of my love for food and photography. I was looking for something motivating and interesting to do in my leisure time and then it struck my mind “Why not write a food blog and fuse in my love for cooking and photography?”. This also serves as my recipe journal and a platform to share my recipes with other food lovers. Most of the recipes here are learnt from my mom who is an awesome cook, some from my mom-in-law a wonderful cook herself, some from my dear family & friends, some from inspiring food blogs across the internet. Most of the recipes you’ll find here are traditional Indian food. Apart from that, you’ll also find many of my favorite recipes from different cuisines of the world. The type of food I share will range from simple everyday cooking to traditional festive food to fancier party dishes.
Apart from food, I have always been interested in Arts & Crafts (I guess I get that streak from my mom who has always been artistic). I’m mostly into painting whether it’s water-color, acrylic/oil on canvas or acrylic/oil on wood. But, I also love trying out new crafts either to decorate my home, accessorize or have a functional use. From time to time, I have done a variety of crafts and constantly on the lookout for new ideas, so occasionally you will also see my DIY Arts & Crafts here.
Apart from all my hobbies, I may also occasionally share some random ramblings, thoughts and stories!
Once again, welcome to my Food Paradise!!!. Your comments, insights and feedback will be greatly appreciated.
You can also drop me an email at arcsind6@gmail.com and if you are an avid pinner follow on pinterest.
Hi Archana! I just stumbled across your blog in the reader… I love your photos and recipes which are so unique! I am in love with Indian cuisine… The flavours are out of this world and i’m also vegetarian- so there’s usually tons of options for me.
I’m so happy I found you! Will definitely be following.
-JulieC
Thanks a lot! for your kind words….Julie. I’m glad you like the recipes you see here. Thanks for stopping by!
I have nominated you for Blog of the year award for 2012, I know it late in the year, so its up to you if you participate.
http://liveblissful.wordpress.com/2012/12/05/blog-of-the-year-2012-one-lovely-blog-award/
Hi Archana, just wanted to let you know I really like your blog and have nominated for the Sunshine award!
http://liveblissful.wordpress.com/2012/11/08/the-sunshine-award/
wow….thanks soo much!
really kind of you!
Hi, I like your lovely blog and so have passed along ‘One Lovely Blog Award’ to you. Congratulations! happy blogging!
For more read: http://vinicooksveg.wordpress.com/2012/09/26/the-one-lovely-blog-award-for-my-blog/
wow! thanks-a-lot!….my very first blog award….it feels great!
You welcome! well deserved!
Hi,
your blog in Indian style is good. We are South Indians and loved the recipes fitting Indian style. your DIYs are the ones made us ind your site. Great going.
thanks much for your kind words!
Forgot to mention one more thing..
ur photography skill. They have that perfect touch
Love those photos in your posts.
Neha
thanks so much!..:)
So happy to bump into a fellow Indian
Your masala dabba, as the header had me at it !!
Beautiful blog with vibrant pictures and excellent DIY ideas, keep writing…..