Ever since I started blogging some years ago, I’ve mentioned here and there how I refuse to deep-fry anything at home due to Akshaya having asthma. The smoke resulting from deep-frying, usually triggers an attack in her. However since Akshaya left public school in June of 2019, she has stopped taking her daily pill of Singulair, and has only used Read More …
With schools and daycares being closed due to COVID-19 for the past couple weeks, I’ve been getting a lot of messages in regards to homeschooling and activities to keep the kids busy at home. Truth be told, I haven’t been on Instagram much because I’ve been taking the time to be more present with my kids. We have the opportunity Read More …
I’m not going to lie, I was never a fan of Macaroni and Cheese because next to Tamil cuisine, macaroni just seemed so bland. However, I usually have a box of macaroni and cheese as a pantry staple because it makes for an easy meal when I have nothing left to give or no time. Even so, it was not Read More …
With schools being closed due to COVID-19, my inbox is full of messages in regards to homeschooling. Today I’m sharing my suggestions via this post. Firstly, don’t overwhelm yourself by feeling obligated to follow a specific schedule. Definitely don’t allocate something to do per each half hour of the day. I follow general guidelines. For example Math and Languages are Read More …
Karthik and I came down with something viral a couple days ago. Between the two of us we have a sore throat, sneezing, stuffy nose, runny nose, and the occasional night-time cough. When I notice these symptoms or just general exhaustion even, I make a batch of my immunity-boosting drink. It contains freshly squeezed orange and lemon juices, fresh pineapple, Read More …
No matter how many times I make Moringakai and potato curry, I will never get tired of eating it. This is one of the dishes I missed when I got married and moved out to start a life of my own. For years, my mom would send me some when she made it – I was too intimidated to make Read More …
Each and every time I end up with either no leftover mashed potatoes or about two cups of leftover mashed potatoes. I could never gauge how much mashed potatoes my family will eat. When I do have mashed potatoes leftover, no one really wants them the next day because they just do not re-heat to be the same consistency or Read More …
Once a week, (usually on Mondays), the kids and I put together a simple salad lunch usually consisting of a pasta salad, bruschetta or mini sandwiches, olives, and fruit. It is a fun way for them to contribute in the kitchen and also try different salads/raw foods. A few weeks ago, we made this orzo pasta salad with chickpeas, baby Read More …
Today, I am quickly sharing my rose pasta sauce recipe. This sauce is rich and decadent and essentially a mix of tomato and Alfredo sauces. Although I usually would not pair tomatoes with dairy, we make an exception for this sauce (along with pizza). Rose Pasta Sauce RECIPE Ingredients: 700ml jar of your favourite tomato pasta sauce 3 Tbsp. butter Read More …
This past weekend’s snowstorm had the kids craving some creamy, rich soup. I opted to make this ravioli soup because I remembered that I hadn’t had the chance to share it on my blog – This became the perfect chance. We kept this soup, vegetarian but feel free to use ravioli of your choice as well as chicken broth in Read More …
