Oriental Cucumber Salad

Oriental Cucumber Salad

My brother and I are just two-year apart. As a kid, while I was going through my phase of “I want to be xyz when I grow up”, he was going through his own motions, at the same time. His longest wishful career phase was ‘Joining the Army’. It went on and on and on. (At least, it seemed like that to me) I remember having a few sleepless nights thinking about him going at the border or worst, into a war. It used to scare me. Which is why I have so much respect for all the soldiers and their families who serve the country in unimaginable ways. It takes a lot of courage to decide to enlist but it takes much more to let your loved one choose that path in life. [Read on…]

Vegetarian Teriyaki ZOODLES

Vegetarian Teriyaki ZOODLES

I know the saying ‘Time flies” is such a cliché but we all have felt it not just fly by us but zoom past us at some or the other point in our lives. My little one turns ONE next week and I seriously do not know where in the world the time went. Seems like yesterday when we got him home and now he is all set to touch such a big milestone in his life. On one hand, I desperately wish for my kids to grow up so that I can take a breather, put my feet up, run a quick errand without doing the [Read on…]

Waldorf Salad

Waldorf SaladAs the festivities begin with all the vigor and enthusiasm in our household, winter is slowly and stealthily creeping in our lives too and I am desperately trying to absorb every little bit of sunshine left, before it is gone! I love the warm sunshine in winters. It is so full of warmth and positivity. Even though I have moved down south considerably compared to where I first landed when I came to the US, I still find it cold enough. But, I love the festivities and the positivity that comes along with it. [Read on…]

Som Tum/ Green papaya salad

Som TumMost women dream of expensive jewelry, designer clothes, dozens of shoes and exotic vacations. I dream of a dream-kitchen. Granite countertop, stainless steel double ovens, top of the line pots and pans, dishwasher and stove, huge kitchen island, lots of glass windows overlooking my herb and vegetable garden, lots of cabinets and not to forget, a room-size pantry. Aahhhh, I think I will sleep in my kitchen too if I had one like that! [Read on…]

Tomato, Cucumber, Avocado Salad

Tomato,cucumber,avocado salad

I was not a salad lover!!! Since childhood, I ate everything except salads. I just couldn’t understand the fun in eating raw, bland vegetables when you could cook them with spices. Salads in India, used to be onions, tomato and cucumber cut in pieces and salt sprinkled over them. Definite recipe for high blood pressure, if you ask me. 🙂 I remember my dad used to say “Salad kiddo?” and me saying “I’ll have it at last, dad.” And in the end either I would skip it or would chow down a few pieces. [Read on…]