All children returned to school this week, after two months of summer vacation. Although, we all eat three meals a day but when school starts I am sure all Parents begin to think more about school lunches. Packing lunch was quite a challenge for me when my daughter was in grade 6-7 but not after…
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Fresh Peach Fruit Salad
I love gardening but I am not obsessive about it. For me it is just like listening to music or reading a book that provide a sense of satisfaction. I have talked about my small backyard in my posts before many times. For few years, I had fun growing herbs, mixed salad leaves, beans,…
Snap Pea Soup With Mint & Garam Masala
Today’s post is short and sweet as I am taking it easy these days by hanging out with our daughter who finally got break after summer school and Provincial exam. I was thinking about making vegetable soup ever since I tasted butternut squash soup at Seasons. And, last weekend when I was busy preparing dishes…
Spaghetti with Grilled Ratatouille
We are having some real nice weather. People are flocking to beaches and camping to take advantage of the well deserved sunshine. And those who are not lucky enough to take some time out, pitch up their tent in backyard and feel like a camper. My husband and I love camping, but we were not raised…
Refreshing Salty Lassi / Yogurt drink
Lassi is a refreshing and nutritious drink, originally from Punjab but now enjoyed all over the world. It is particularly a summer drink and yogurt is the vital ingredient in its preparation. Yogurt as you all know is easier to digest than milk. So people who have trouble digesting lactose can easily eat yogurt and…
Mushroom Masala With Quinoa Tabbouleh
Do you know? If white button mushrooms are not picked in time they can double in size in every 24 hours. Flavor develops as the mushroom grow in size. That’s why the largest variety have the most flavor. However, today I have a recipe for small and medium mushrooms instead. They have a very mild…
Seasoned Cocktail Peanuts (No oil)
These seasoned peanuts make a quick snack with hot cup of tea, chilled drinks or nibbling while watching a game. Roasted in a skillet and tossed with chopped onion, green chill and cilantro, these peanuts will quickly become a favorite.
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