Jambalaya is a spicy one pot rice dish native to West Africa. It uses a combination of onion, celery, green pepper, thyme, in addition to sausage, shrimp, and/or chicken. There are two versions: Cajun and Creole. Creole Jambalaya uses tomatoes and creole seasoning and Cajun Jambalaya omits tomatoes and uses Cajun seasoning. I didn’t have a chance to pick up Read More …
Last Autumn, I heard of pumpkin macaroni and cheese and sort of dismissed the thought of pumpkin in macaroni. A few weeks later I had leftover pumpkin puree that I didn’t want to waste and added it to my macaroni and cheese sauce. You can guess where I’m going with this right? I was so pleasantly surprised with the outcome. Read More …
When my children were enrolled in school, one of my greatest joys as a mother was packing lunches and snacks for the school day. I felt good knowing that I was providing my children with nutritious, wholesome lunches so that they could grow, learn, play, and make the most of each school day. However, lunch-packing can sometimes feel stressful and overwhelming, Read More …
Rava laddu is one of the first sweets that I learned to make. With minimal ingredients and minimal cooking time involved, it has always been one of my to-go sweets when I need an offering for prayers. The hardest part about this recipe is working fast to roll the laddu into neat balls while the mixture is still hot, and Read More …
Patriarchy has taught us to envy, judge, and even destroy other women instead of working together to reach new heights. We preach about uplifting women without thinking twice about our actions and the effect it has on us as a collective. On social media alone, I’ve witnessed women labeling girl friendships as “drama”, questioning other women when they share their Read More …
It’s been two months since I gave birth to Shree and the reality of it all is only hitting me now. Everything I passed off as nothing much suddenly seems like a huge deal. In early pregnancy, I experienced an autoimmune flare-up and low-grade fever for over a month. All throughout my pregnancy, I experienced severe nausea which required medication Read More …
Varalakshmi Viratham/Fast falls on the first Friday before the full moon in the Tamil Month of Aadi (mid-July to mid-August). This year, the Viratham falls on Friday, July 31st. On this auspicious day, Varalakshmi, another form of the Hindu Goddess Lakshmi, is worshipped by married women and also men, in hopes of being granted the eight supreme types of wealth. Read More …
Do you guys ever feel like you’re just going through the motion of things? There are days, especially recently, where I’ve noticed myself moving about my day like a zombie. I think it’s maybe due to exhaustion as a result of sleep-deprivation or because we’re stuck indoors a lot but whatever it is, I know I want to be present Read More …
Over the years, I’ve been asked to recommend/share beauty products, hygiene products, what I use on my kids, on my hair, etc. I’ve never known how to answer as I’ve always been experimenting and trying to find a regime that is safe, natural, made with fair-trade products, and ultimately works. I’ve always had sensitive, dry, eczema-prone skin and my kids Read More …
The birth of a new baby is a sacred time for families. In Hindu culture, it is customary for the mother and baby to remain at home for 31 days. During this period, the mother is catered to so that she has the opportunity to rest and heal. She’s given special curries containing healing spices to help with recovery. Her Read More …
