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Getting Ready For the Wedding

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My nephew is getting married and the whole family is really excited. The bride-to-be is a daughter of my very close friend, which only doubles the excitement. We will all be going to North Carolina for the wedding, arriving two days prior to the big day. Traditionally Indian weddings have many ceremonies involving different family […]

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Always Be Prepared

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It happens to all of us, unexpected guests arrive and we often insist that they stay for a meal, whether it’s dinner, lunch or brunch. The only problem is what to make and serve in a hurry? Or there are days when we are not feeling up to cooking for ourselves and yet want a […]

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Everyday Menu Suggestions

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Many of you have expressed interest in my suggestions for daily meals.  Below are some suggestions for dinner for the week. These suggestions are efficient and time-saving, as I know how hectic it can get with busy schedules! Saturday is a good day to begin planning meals for the upcoming week so you can plan […]

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Recipe For Peach Phirni (Rice And Peach Pudding)

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I first tried Phirni a few years back while visiting my family in India. Phirni is considered to be a popular dessert, but it was the first time I had ever heard of it! My sister took me to a very upscale restaurant in Delhi and we decided to order Phirni for dessert. When the […]

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Vacation to NYC

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Yestrday was the second day in DC. As expected it was hot and humid, but Mansi (my granddaughter) had fun.   She didn’t mind the heat and Raghav (my grandson) was happy as long he could ride on a bus and a subway. We did a lot of of walking and that was good for me. We […]

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On vacation to Washinton DC and NYC

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Today was our first day in Washington DC with kids and grand kids. My grand daughter is very excited for this trip. She want to see every thing, going with her list today we went to see several museums at the Smithsonian.  She enjoyed the Natural History Museum the most.  My grandson at the end of the day […]

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My criteria for selecting the best recipe:

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The selection process is very difficult as I am receiving many deserving entries. In order to pick and select the winning recipe, I have devised a check list to help me judge each entry. In general I will only consider recipes that I feel are complete in regards to ingredients, measurement, and instruction. From there […]

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Happy Holi!!

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My grand daughter is visiting me and we decided to prepare this holi plate today.

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Getting Ready for Holi

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I am starting my preparations for Holi, which is the festival of colors and is celebrated with great enthusiasm by farmers. Holi is known as a harvest time. It is truly a beautiful site, with green farms and colorful flowers! Holi is celebrated as a day when everyone comes together to celebrate. Social restrictions and […]

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Missed Time Out With My Grandkids

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For the past couple of weeks, I have been looking forward to a family trip (including grandkids) to Big Bear, which is a small ski resort near Los Angeles. The kids wanted to play in the snow, make snowmen, and go sledding. Last year was the first time they played in the snow and they […]

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Granddaughter’s First Birthday!

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This past weekend was a busy one for me as it was my granddaughter’s FIRST birthday!! The party was very fun and every one had a great time. I planned the menu and prepared a variety of dishes for this special occasion. We also decided to cater some dishes. The menu included the following dishes: […]

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Using Different Water Tempretaure For Making Dough!

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A viewer asked me while making dough why I recommend different temperatures of water. For samosa dough, I say warm water while for kachori I suggest chilled water. Since I have started making these cooking videos, I am learning everyday something new about cooking and I have been paying more attention when I am cooking. […]

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New Year Resolution!

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  I am looking forward to 2010! The New Year is about positivity and new beginnings. And that means a resolution to actually follow through with! Last year my resolution was to organize the house and give away items that we do not need, i.e. decluttering! I think this was an achievable realistic resolution. So […]

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Happy Holidays!

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The holidays are here and you can smell it in the air! It’s getting dark earlier and the days are cold. This can only mean one thing…the holidays are fast-approaching! My grandchildren enjoy this time of year, especially putting up the Christmas tree and decorating the house. My granddaughter Mansi is in charge of ensuring […]

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Should I Use A Pressure Cooker?

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I am frequently asked about cooking with a pressure cooker. Pressure cookers are convenient and can save you a lot of time in the kitchen! Lentils and dry beans are cooked much quicker with a pressure cooker. However, if you are not using a pressure cooker, here are some pointers: 1. Soak the lentil and […]

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