My Dad visits us here in California about once every year, and every time he visits we are invited at a few of our friend’s homes for lunch or dinner. One of our dear friends are Devi and Del, and over the years going to Devi and Del’s home for lunch when Dad visits has become a tradition. Continue reading A Flavorful Vegetarian Lunch at Devi & Del’s
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Spring Carrot Cake
This carrot cake has all the traditional carrot cake ingredients I remember growing up with in Texas – carrots, pineapple, and coconut which make the cake moist, fruity and deliciously unique.
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A March Spring Time Dinner at Pallavi and Parag’s
Last weekend we were invited to our friends Pallavi and Parag’s for a springtime dinner gathering of friends. Heading over to Pallavi and Parag’s is always a fun evening with good company and scrumptious dinner all prepared by Pallavi and her Mom. Pallavi and her Mom love to cook and they go all out to make the most delectable meal. This particular dinner coincidentally was on the Saturday of St. Patrick’s Day, and all the guests were wondering if that was the reason for the gathering. Not really, it was just a dinner to get a few friends together but Pallavi went along with it, “Sure, we can call it a St. Patrick’s Day dinner. We like to celebrate all festivals 😃.” As expected this dinner was outstanding! Here is a look at what was on the menu for the evening. Continue reading A March Spring Time Dinner at Pallavi and Parag’s
Anjali’s Sweet Sixteen Birthday Celebration at Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, California
Funnily my twins are nothing alike, have absolutely nothing in common except of course their birthday and that they are twins.
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Bitter Veggies, Beets and Brownies Birthday Dinner. A Menu Worth Replicating
Hitesh loves beets, the rest of us don’t. He loves bitter veggies, the rest of us don’t. Hitesh’s birthday seemed like the perfect opportunity to make all the veggies that he loves that the rest of don’t care for much.
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Cream of Celery Soup
Cream of celery soup with creamy hazelnuts? Yup, that’s what makes this soup so yummy and unique. I had this delicious celery soup at my friend Shalini’s home when we met for lunch one afternoon. Creamy celery soup accompanied with a faro salad, roasted Brussels sprouts on pita bread with mint chutney, along with fresh fruit and a cheese board – this lunch was wholesome, nutritious, and packed with flavor. Continue reading Cream of Celery Soup
Celebrating the Harvest Festival of Shankranthi. January 14th, 2018
Sunday, January 14th was the Indian harvest festival of Shankranthi celebrated all over India.
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Warm Winter Wedding in Bangalore, India
For someone who loves flowers, these photos that my daughter Sri sent from a wedding she attended in India last week in January were the perfect antidote on a dreary winter rainy week.
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New Year’s Eve Conundrum. NYE Celebration at Swati and Tarak’s 2017
Oh the New Year’s Eve conundrum. When we are a family of five with three adults and two kids, deciding on what to do for New Year’s Eve can be a quandary. Continue reading New Year’s Eve Conundrum. NYE Celebration at Swati and Tarak’s 2017
A Holiday Dinner at Jo & Oliver’s
Heading over to Jo and Oliver’s for a get together is something we always look forward to especially during the holidays. We know we will be treated like family in their warm and inviting home and served a special gourmet meal prepared by Oliver.
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