The Best Nightcap !
Turmeric Latte with crushed Poppy Seeds makes for The Best Nightcap ! In Hindi – Daadi Maa ka Haldi Doodh with Khus Khus 😁
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Etching my name !
Sharing the special memory of how I got Appa to etch my name on a steel tumbler. Today is 13 years since Appa passed away :(. Miss him still.
Manathakkali gets US FDA nod !
Another commonly used herb Manathakkali, gets US FDA nod for use in treating Liver cancer. Ayurveda making a comeback through the West !
An Indie Food Truck !
Found an Indie Food Truck in Dr. A S Rao Nagar run by a Tamilian from Palghat. The food is tasty and so inexpensive !
Illupai Poo Samba Rice
An ancient variety of rice – the Illupai Poo Samba Rice is fragrant and nutritious. The fragrance is mild and resembles the Mahua flowers.
Which cooking oil is best for Indian cooking? – Oils Review Part 1
Which oil should we use for cooking our foods? Here’s my one line answer: get either cold pressed or expeller pressed oil that your regional Indian … Which cooking oil is best for Indian cooking? – Oils Review Part 1 I had written yesterday about The (in)Edible Oils. This blog by Swetha is outstanding and … Read more
The (in)Edible Oils
India has such amazing native seed oils like Sesame, Coconut, Mustard and Groundnut oils. Consume those, Not refined (in)edible oils.
The Forever Chemicals
Shift to Cast iron, steel cookware and say goodbye to annual replacements of your non-stick cookware that only add the “forever chemicals” to your life ! #GoOrganic
National Doctor’s Day 2021
July 1 is celebrated as National Doctor’s Day every year. Do take out a minute to thank our doctors who have gone above and beyond their call of duty especially during the pandemic.
Bread Chana Chaat
Bread Chana Chaat is a filling and tasty snack. Its also nutritious and a happy compromise for those who don’t like bread much.