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Herbal Wine

Herbal Wine by Shirley

Herbal WineThe summer is over and the monsoons are officially in. So are the holidays and back to the grind. Its been a great vacation, with plenty of action, relaxing, meeting up with old friends, school reunion and lots of fun! The kids are back to school now and am back to work all refreshed and raring to go.I've got plenty of…

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Drumstick Soup

Drumstick Soup by Shirley

A vacation...... is when I can snooze in the day without having to worry whether my kids are murdering each other.What's your idea of a vacation?While I am enjoying myself eating chaat, meeting up with friends and a lot more, I leave you with this yummy drumstick soup.Drumstick is known to be a great source of calcium and a blood…

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Spinach Thoran

Spinach Thoran by Shirley

Spinach ThoranIts summer vacation here so am busy keeping the kids busy. Trying my level best to post in between and visit your blogs as well.Thoran or Upperi (Malayalam: തോരന്‍, pronounced [t̪oːɾan]) is a Kerala cuisine dish (South India). This popular and common dish is usually prepared to be eaten along with steamed rice. It is…

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Bhajis and Spiced Tea

Bhajis and Spiced Tea by Shirley

Time to walk down memory lane at the International Incident Party. This month's theme being Nostalgia, it was quite fun going back in time...At mom's place we used to enjoy some heavy showers during the monsoon season. There were times when we would be rained in for days, resulting in flooding and associated complications.…

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Berry-Banana Smoothie- Beat the Heat

Berry-Banana Smoothie- Beat the Heat by Shirley

It's that time of year on this side of the globe when we do everything to "beat the heat". Can there be anything better than superfruit strawberry, the storehouse of nutrients?Highest level of anti-oxidant contentCancer PreventionAlzheimer's disease preventionCardiovascular healthAnti-inflammatoryCan reduce Macular DegenerationWhen…

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Veg Cheese Sandwhich

Veg Cheese Sandwhich by Shirley

Sandwhiches are always popular with kids. Here's an easy to whip up veg-cheese sandwhich, which can be used for breakfast, snack time or school lunch time.I've used an electric sandwhich toaster, since they seal the edges very well. Kids always have a tough time when the fillings drop out and they cant manage. With this method they…

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Its Picnic Time!

Its Picnic Time! by Shirley

Are you waiting to run out and have a picnic? Here's how you can make it fun and healthy. A great guest post from Lisa...Lisa Shoreland is currently a resident blogger at Go College, where recently she's been researching government student loan programs as well as sharing her tips on finding college grants. In her spare time, she…

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Puran Poli

Puran Poli by Shirley

Puran Poli is a traditional sweet prepared in Maharashtra, Gujarat,Goa and South India. It is also known as Obbattu/Hollige in Kannada and Bobbattlu in Telegu. Though it is a dessert served on auspicious occasions and during important festivals, I find it a nutritious and healthy option for the family at regular intervals.…

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Jackfruit IceCream

Jackfruit IceCream by Shirley

Jackfruit IceCreamSome of my priceless recipes are from most unexpected sources. I got my best chicken tikka recipe from an in-flight magazine. This traditional ice-cream recipe was given to me by one of my Psychology lecturers. We had attended a rural camp and on the last day she prepared this decadent ice-cream and we all pounced on…

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Beetroot Wine

Beetroot Wine by Shirley

Do you have a pet dog? A friend sent me an e-book, "Recipes for your Dog's diet and care". Quite a cute book. Since I dont have a pet dog, I would'nt be using it. If you would like a copy, do let me know and I'll happily mail it to you.I have been enjoying making healthy homemade wines of late. The last one I tried was Aloe Wine and I…

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