It’s Thanksgiving day after tomorrow and our family is in a mad rush to get all our ingredients for our dinner. This year is special because we haven’t been home for Thanksgiving in a while. Last year we celebrated Thanksgiving in Santa Barbara and had an amazing holiday there. The year before we celebrated Thanksgiving in Sonoma Wine Country where we had an outstanding time in this beautiful part of California. This year we decided to stay in town and celebrate this uniquely American holiday at home. This means an extra special vegetarian Thanksgiving dinner prepared by the entire family. Continue reading Vegetarian Thanksgiving Dinner 2017
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Fall South Indian Tamil Dinner at Padmini and Naresh’s
We were invited to a a small dinner gathering at our friends Padmini and Naresh’s home a while back and what a spread we were treated to. On this evening Padmini had prepared a traditional south Indian Tamil meal with an array of dishes.
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Afternoon Tea at Roli’s. A Menu Worth Replicating
My dear friend Roli invited the twins and I for afternoon tea over the summer to see her new home that she had just moved into. I was very happy for Roli and her family’s new dwelling and looked forward to spending an afternoon with her. The joy, the pride, the excitement of new beginnings, and memories to come in a new home is a feeling that is truly special.
For our afternoon tea get together Roli made the perfect combination of savories, sweets and treats. Here is a look at Roli’s afternoon tea menu: Continue reading Afternoon Tea at Roli’s. A Menu Worth Replicating
An English Style High Tea. Cranberry Scones. A Menu Worth Replicating
Here is another scone recipe from my friend Rose for sweet Cranberry Scones. Serve these scones warm out of the oven with some jam, accompanied by hot tea and fresh cut fruit, and you will surely have a perfect Sunday afternoon English style High Tea! Continue reading An English Style High Tea. Cranberry Scones. A Menu Worth Replicating
Fresh and Light Birthday Lunch
My dear friend Rose came over for lunch to celebrate my birthday back in July and since my birthday is during the summer break that meant at least one child was home from school. On this afternoon it was Anjali who joined us for our super light, fresh, and healthy lunch soiree. Here is a look at our birthday lunch menu. Continue reading Fresh and Light Birthday Lunch
An Italian Inspired Dinner with Friends
Looking for a fun dinner evening for the whole family to be part of and maybe even a few friends too? Try making homemade fresh pasta.
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Italian-inspired Vegetarian Menu Celebrating Love. Happy Valentine’s Day! 2017
Happy Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day falls on a weekday this year – Tuesday, February 14th, 2017. Kids have school, everyone is at work, but it is Valentine’s Day and no matter what day it falls on, it’s great to make this day that celebrates love, feel special for everyone. Continue reading Italian-inspired Vegetarian Menu Celebrating Love. Happy Valentine’s Day! 2017
Celebrating the Indian Harvest Festival of Shankranthi. A harvest inspired vegetarian feast.
After days and weeks of solid good rain here in Northern California, we finally see some sunshine 😊🌞. It seriously feels like spring – Not! Birds are chirping as if it is spring, little do they know that rain and cool temperatures are coming back very soon – within a few days 🌧.
Feta Cheese Bruschetta with Thyme & Red Onions
I was invited to a holiday tea back in December at my dear friend Radhika’s place and what a fun time we had. Radhika’s home was beautifully decked for the holidays and so warm and welcoming that I just didn’t want to leave on this cool winter afternoon.
For tea Radhika had made a delicious warm feta cheese bruschetta. Here is a look at this simple yet decadent winter-inspired tea. Continue reading Feta Cheese Bruschetta with Thyme & Red Onions
Avocado & Grapefruit Salad
Are you looking for a refreshing salad that is refreshingly simple? Try this avocado and grapefruit salad.
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