Masala Dabba a round spice box usually made of steel is one of the quintessential part of many Indian kitchens. It has seven smaller bowls inside which holds seven different spices (ground or whole) or spice blends (masala). Growing up this was an essential part of my mom’s kitchen and this was the first thing that came out when the cooking started for the day. And now years later a stainless steel dabba filled with spices is an integral part of my kitchen too. When a representative from the company GitaDini contacted me about the company and their products…
2011 the year that was and a look ahead
Time files and how! I cannot believe that December is over and that we are only a day away from opening a new page on the calendar, ushering a new chapter in our lives. Even though it is a brand new day, brand new month and a brand new year I have mixed feelings standing on the threshold; letting go of the old known while inviting a new unknown. With an awesome road trip and wonderful vacation few days ago it was a glorious end to 2011. Soaking up warm sun, dipping feet in the sparkly green water and relaxing…
Simple Pasta to heal the heart (for Chalks and Chopsticks)
She looked at the clock for the 30th time that hour but it did not seem to move fast enough. She sighed, picked up a magazine and absently flipped through few pages but her mind kept drifting back to the clock and the phone. The doctor would call her anytime now and she could feel a tight knot developing in her stomach. As much as she dreaded the call that was the one she had been waiting for days now. The weeks and weeks of waiting would be finally over and she would know if her life would change forever.…
Back to the Roots- Gourmet Mushroom Kit Giveaway
If you love mushrooms, mushroom dishes and love to cook with them, then why not try to grow them on your own? After all, growing your own veggies is a fulfilling, rewarding experience. However the process could be time consuming and for many even not possible due to the lack of space. But then what if you could grow mushrooms in just 10 days, right out of a bag and all on windowsill? Too good to be true? Well, that is the idea behind the project at Back to the Roots. Back to the Roots is a company founded by…
Light Lunches Month @RedChillies plus a Cookbook Giveaway
Remember the Dosa Month event I had a while ago? Well, I plan to do another event on similar lines for the month of June and the theme that I have chosen Light Lunches. I have had several friends ask me what I do for lunch at work like if I eat out, pack lunch etc. Well, I pack my own lunch and take it to work 95% of the time. I do not have anything against eating out, but being a vegetarian I think the choices are limited when eating out. We do have a small, decent cafeteria in…
The bug has bitten, come join us won’t you?
Errr…..people, people before you jump to any conclusion, it is just the shutter bug that I am referring to, not any other type of bug! You know, that interest and enthusiasm for amateur photography, right? That is the bug I am referring to 🙂 Well this ‘bug’ bite is not something new as we (DH and I) have been taking pictures for a long time now. When we are not cooking, cleaning, arguing, or driving each other nuts (ahem), then you can find us taking pictures. We take pictures of anything that catches our fancy; food, nature, people, architecture but…
Finally, the Giveaway Winner……..
Thank you dear readers for participating in this Giveaway and of course big thanks to CSN stores for giving me this cool opportunity. Hosting the giveaway was fun! I used random.org to pick the winner and the winner is….“Cheryl W” Cheryl W. I like you on Facebook (I wish they would change it back to fan. LOL) Cheryl W. I twittered this giveaway http://twitter.com/HeartnSoulmom/status/13878384712 Congratulations Cheryl, I have sent you an email, please check it out. Have a fun time shopping!