Monthly Archives: August 2013

Pasta with roasted vegetables/ Whole wheat pasta with pesto

Posted on August 26, 2013 by

Veggie pasta That picture has nothing to contribute to the recipe. It can only be the evidence to show why I feel lethargic to go to the kitchen these days. This is our back yard garden, a piece of land … Continue reading →

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Basil pesto/ Sensational basil seasoning

Posted on August 23, 2013 by

Pesto with pistachio nuts I was introduced to the taste of sweet basil after I came to Canada and I have fallen for it. I have heard the name basil and associated it with holy basil (Tulasi) that is grown … Continue reading →

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Mango popsicle/ Mango ice pop

Posted on August 15, 2013 by

Mango Treat Summer without mangoes is unimaginable! Last Summer when I visited India, I ate a ton of them from our backyard garden as we have the luxury of different varieties of mangoes from 3 trees. I can remember the … Continue reading →

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Spinach and cottage cheese curry/Simple Palak paneer

Posted on August 6, 2013 by

My food habits as a child were nasty. I never enjoyed veggies or greens and very picky with fruits. I was a vegetarian to top that, so one can imagine the nutritional imbalances. My husband is a health freak, so … Continue reading →

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Sago pudding/Tapioca pearls pudding/ javvari payasam

Posted on August 1, 2013 by

This glue stick to your heart! I love bubble tea for the sensation of the bubbles gently tickling my tongue. The tapioca pearls at the bottom of the glass was an unusual twist in a drink and it was a … Continue reading →

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