When Sailaja Joshi of Bharat Babies contacted me to write a review for the first Bharat Babies’ early reader Sarla in the Sky, I obviously couldn’t refuse! I …
Tomato Rasam
My little Udayan came home Friday with a fever and runny nose; his first viral cold since having started junior kindergarten three weeks ago. He is …
Banana & Chocolate Chip Whole Wheat Muffins
I don’t know what it is about muffins but my kids love them and so I often bake a batch of muffins over the weekend to …
Vegetarian Pho
Yesterday Akshaya came back from school complaining of a sore throat and runny nose and honestly I wasn’t all that surprised. She tends to catch a …
Tandoori Whole Roast Chicken
Tandoori chicken is popular Indian dish that is made by roasting chicken that has been marinated in yogurt, lemon, and many different spices. This appetizer, sometimes …
Shrimp Scampi
Dinner is usually the more elaborate meal in my home, only because I have more time to prepare it. Lunch is often a mix of …
Udayan’s 4th Birthday
Ever since my little Udayan was a baby he was fascinated by the sky and especially the moon. Actually “moon” was one of his first words …
Hypocalcemia in Newborns: Our Experience with Baby #3
The birth of my son and the last two months leading up to his birth were stressful so we were really surprised and relieved when Achyuthan …
Bread Pudding
Bread pudding is a popular baked dessert made from stale or day old bread soaked in a custard-like mixture of milk, eggs, butter and sugar. Spices, usually cinnamon …
Sri-Lankan Chicken Curry
Chicken curry is a popular dish that is made often in the homes of Sri-Lankans. The curry is not only known for its heat and flavours, but …