About
Hi, my name is Apsara. I am a person who wishes to fit in many things to do at the same time, ranging from healthy cooking and baking to cake decorating, gardening and DIY crafts.
I’m passionate about reusing and recycling, minimizing waste and trying my best to lead a sustainable life.
I got inspired by the documentary Food Matters and its related movies, which led me on a quest to making everyday food healthy.
In this blog:
- I document some changes I have made in my vegetarian diet and lifestyle to make it healthy.
- I post recipes using whole grains, using as many whole food ingredients as possible. I do not cook/bake with eggs.
- You’ll find many gluten-free, vegan recipes.
- Also included are raw food recipes and fresh vegetable juices.
- You can find some thrifty DIY recipes for a non-toxic living.
- I write some articles on health and nutrition, some products that I have started using and their benefits.
- I also write occasional book reviews of new food or health-related books that inspire me.
Thank you for visiting! I would LOVE to hear from you. Feel free to leave a comment or suggestion. It really encourages me to try more.
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Hi Apsara,
Good start! I have been considering this for a long time and now am inspired to try ..Keep these coming
Hi Latha, thank you, that’s very encouraging!
Awesome blog here apsara :).. I am glad that you founde and in return I have found you…always looking forward to some unusual cooking and recipes with health twist added..
Cheers
Sonal
thanks, Sonal! yes, I’m glad I found you! we’ll be in touch through our blogs.
Absolutely :).
Just curious.. Where did u find me?
Facebook page chef at large
Or WordPress blogs
Cheers
Sonal
through WP blogs, Priya Kedlaya’s more specifically.
Awesome :). I love Priya and her blog… What a wonderful connection :).
Thank you for visiting my blog Apsara. I love what you are doing with yours! I am happy to connect with you.
same here!
Hey there Apsara! Thanks so much for following my blog chica – I appreciate it!! I’m BIG into healthy eating too and love connecting with others on this path. It’s a pleasure to e-meet you and I look forward to more of your posts. Celeste 🙂
Thanks for stopping by. My pleasure too!
Hi Apsara, thank you so much for finding my blog and bringing me to yours 🙂 I look forward to sharing our food journeys x
same here! 🙂
Pleased to meet you Apsara! I love your food philosophy – I also try to include healthful ingredients whenever possible and so I am glad to follow you to learn more of your healthful recipes! 🙂
my pleasure too, Indu!
Hi Apsara I have nominated you for the WordPress Family Award. Check it out at http://chefdivya.wordpress.com/awards/
thank you so much!
Thank you Apsara for the award! How encouraging and exciting! Can’t wait to display it!
Hi Apsara!
First of all, thank you for following my blog! It is so great to finally find yours!
I’m so in need of blogs like yours, been wanting to cook healthy food for so long but I slip every time. Hopefully your regular recipe updates will keep me on my toes and keep reminding me that I need to start eating healthy! You have some lovely recipes, will try them soon and keep you posted, especially the masala crackers. They are brilliant!
P.S. Loved how perfectly your posts are organized, this is a great theme you’re using!
Radhikaxx
thanks, Radhika. Yes, the oxygen theme is good, although it lacks in some areas.
I like Adelle in terms of looks.. But it isn’t as organized looking as I’d like it to be. I’ll probably switch to a premium theme soon. I’ve heard thesis theme is good.
That’s true, no free theme would have everything we want. But, I don’t know if I want to go to a premium theme yet. Good luck with your switch!
Nice blog and loved it!
thank you!
Hi Apsara, thanks for following my blog 🙂 So nice that it lead me to yours! I look forward to reading more from you 🙂
I look forward to your posts too 🙂
Hi Apsara
You bring Sunshine into my life with your blog so please come over to http://www.Shivaaydelights.com and see what award is awaiting you!
Much love D x
thank you, Dimple. I feel honoured! I will check it out.
Hi Apsara, Thank you for the follow. Its great to find your blog and the healthy recipes that you have posted inspires me for healthy cooking and eating!!
sure, same here. Happy about the connection through our blogs!
Aspara, many thanks for the follow. I hate to cook but I love to eat. I also was in India for 4 months in 2013 and love incredible India. Check out my posts that prove it. I will enjoy reading your blog as well!
I would love to read about your visit to India and definitely will. Thanks for stopping by!
I look forward to hearing from you again soon! Thanks.
So glad to have discovered you as well! I loved the documentary Food Matters as well – looking forward to following you on your journey!
glad to know you’re a Food Matters lover, Laura!
Hi Apsara,
Glad to see a vegan blog with so many wonderful recipes.As an absolute vegetarian I am proud to follow your blog.
Keep going all the best for your future successes.
Hi Swetha, thanks for following this blog. Checking out yours now.
Thank you for the visit and follow.
my pleasure, and thanks to you too!
Hi Aspara,
Thank you for visiting and following my blog. I’m glad to have discovered yours as well. 🙂
Ronit
thanks Ronit, happy to make this connection!
Dear Apsara,
Thank you for the kind words, and visit I love the theme of your blog as I completely believe eating natural, fresh, especially homemade food is the best way to ensure good health and an upbeat life-style. I especially admire how you emphasize that eating healthy includes eating delicious foods made with fresh ingredients as food should be, look forward to following your endeavors 🙂
thank you for the follow and lovely comment about my food philosophy. Looking forward to our interaction too 🙂
Hi Apsara! Thank you for visiting my blog and for the follow. I love your blog! All the baked goods on here are simply mouthwatering 🙂 Looking forward to more posts!
Thank you so much, I look forward to our interaction, Ada!
Thank you for visiting and following my blog. I’m looking forward to reading your blog posts as well!
Thank you, happy to establish a connection with you!
Apsara, you have a great blog yourself!! Sounds like you love everything we do 🙂 Food matters is also what opened our eyes numerous years ago and lead us to this wonderful journey towards all things health. Will continue popping by to read your latest posts. Bec and Gav 🙂
Or, you could just ‘follow’ me just like I’m following your blog 🙂 Glad to make this connection!
Lovely blog!! I can see there are many healthy recipes.. 🙂 It sure wold help me too as I’m least conscious 😛 High time I start a healthy mode. Thanks for following mine. I’m showing my love the same way.. 🙂
thank you, Shalz. Happy I found you 🙂
Hi Apsara, I ve nominated you for the Liebster award. Check in for mre details at: http://taleoftwotomatoes.wordpress.com/2014/04/03/liebster-awards-2-and-3/ Participation is optional and I’m not sure if this is an Award free blog! But I felt to pass it on…
Aw, thank you Shalzz, I’m excited about this! I will check the link and follow it.
Dear Apsara, you have a lovely and very inspiring blog and I look forward to read your upcoming posts. Have a great day, warmly Bridget
thank you, Bridget! I feel great to hear this from an experienced baker like you 🙂
What a great blog! I’m always looking for healthy but delicious inspirations. Looking forward to seeing what you cook up! 🙂
thank you, Tracy. I just checked your blog and like it too.
Thank you so much for stopping by and following my blog. Now it has led me to your blog and I am so excited to see you have so many wonderful vegetarian and healthy recipes to try. I do eat meat, but in small quantities and I love fruits and vegetables. I will definitely be following now.
thanks, Arlene. Happy I found you 🙂
Dear Apsara,
Thank you for the lovely comment you left on my blog. Looking forward to exploring yours 🙂
R
thanks for the follow, Radhika!
Hi Apsara, I have nominated you for the Dragon’s award. 🙂 http://indusinternationalkitchen.com/2014/04/10/dragons-loyalty-and-more-sunshine-awards/
Hi Apsara!
Thanks for stopping by at my blog! It brought me to your blog, and I love it! Healthy eating is so important! Tanks for sharing your food philosophy!
I’m happy that we found each other. Thanks for the follow!
Thanks Apsara for following my blog. Thus I have also found yours. Your healthy recipes will surely help me. Do you know Bengalis are very foody ???? They eat lots of junk food along with healthy food of course 😉 . So I desperately need your recipes. 🙂
I like Bengali food and also the way they love food too! Nice to connect with you 🙂
Hey! I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award…check out http://kitchensmitten.wordpress.com/2014/04/23/the-versatile-blogger-award/ for futher details! 🙂
Apsara your blog is awesome! So glad I came across it, I look forward to following you 🙂
-April
thanks, April. I just checked out yours and started to follow too!
Just visited your blog, loved your healthy approach to cooking, will be paying a regular visit.
thank you!
My award bundle post is live! Thanks again for the nomination! http://detoxmama.wordpress.com/2014/04/28/the-versatile-blogger-the-dragons-loyalty-awards/
Thanks so much for recently stopping by my blog, Aspara! I could use more healthy eating in my life so I look forward to your recipes. Blessings to you in your blogging and cooking!
thank you, Shari! I feel so honored that you have started following my blog. 🙂
I’m so sorry I spelled your name incorrectly above! Please forgive me.
no worries, people do that all the time 🙂 It is an uncommon name!
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Hi, I’ve nominated you for Wonderful Team Member readership award. Please visit http://ladiesbulletin.com/2014/06/10/awards-galore/ for more. Congrats!!
thank you, Swetha!
Hey Apsara, I have nominated you for the Wonderful Team Readership Award. Congratulation! If you wish to participate do read the full post on my blog here: http://cookingdiarybyshruti.wordpress.com/2014/06/10/wonderful-team-member-readership-award/
Love
Shruti
thank you, Shruti!
Leibster Award for you- Check it out 🙂
http://yesiamvegan.wordpress.com/2014/06/14/homemade-raw-vegan-energy-bars/
thank you, Charanya. Very sweet of you!
Hello Apsara,
Open with smile and keep smiling:)
I am passing this ‘Versatile Award’ to you for your creativity. Look forward to see your post with this award soon. Please click the link for details:
http://drchdietfood.com/2014/06/16/second-award-thank-you/
Wishing you a lovely day and Take care!
Chitra Jagadish
thank you, Chitra! Nice of you to think of me, I appreciate it!
Hello,
You have an awesome blog and I really appreciate and like to thank you for following my blog.
I would like to nominate you for an award. Please check the details:
http://drchdietfood.com/2014/06/12/wonderful-readership-award/
Thanks
Chitra Jagadish
Hi Apsara, Just wanted to let you know that I have nominated you for the Liebster blog award – http://wp.me/p3Nc97-sF. Have a lovely day! 🙂
thank you so much, Ahila!
Hello Apsara,
I have nominated you to the ‘Liebster Award’. Accept it if you are interested, the link is given below.
http://kitchenequations.wordpress.com/awards/
Have a good day and take care.
Regards,
Poojita Krishna.
thank you, Poojita! Nice of you to think of me. 🙂
Hi Apsara, I wanted to let you know that I have nominated you for the Versatile blogger award – http://wp.me/p3Nc97-vT. Have a lovely day!
thank you, Ahila. 🙂
Dear friend,
I truly appreciate your support and encouragement. I take this opportunity to nominate you for ‘Dragons loyalty award’
Please check the link for details:
http://drchdietfood.com/2014/07/03/dragons-loyalty-award/
Look forward to your continued support.
– Chitra Jagadish
thank you, Chitra.
Hi Apsara! I want you to know I am grateful for you! I have nominated you for an award: “I am Part of the WordPress Family Award.” Congrats my friend!
Here is the link if you want to participate!
http://creatingbeautyinthekitchen.wordpress.com/2014/07/30/awe-love-being-part-of-the-family/
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thank you, I will join it right away.
Hi Apsara…thanks for stopping by my blog and the follow…I’m delighted to know that you’re into cake decorating as well….you have so many awesome recipes here…loving it!
Hi Apsara, I have nominated you for both the Liebster and WordPress Family Awards (http://wp.me/p3Nc97-BL). Have a great week!
thank you so much, Ahila. Very nice of you to think of me! 🙂
Hi Aspara…Congratulations…you’ve been nominated for the Wonderful Team Member Readership Award. If you choose to participate, you may pick up your award at http://feastingwithfriendsblog.com/2014/09/07/shout-out-sunday-award-acknowledgement/
Thank you so much, Nancy! I feel honored to receive this from you. Will act on it soon. I’m so behind with responding to awards…
Hi Apsara,
I am writing to you on behalf of Quaker India.
For some time now, we’ve been following your blog and we thought you should know what an amazing job you’re doing! Your passion for food clearly comes through in your work along with your conscientious attitude towards health.
Would request if you can share your contact details (email & contact no.) with us to explore opportunities of working together.
Regards,
Team Quaker India
quakerindia123@gmail.com
Thank you so much for the appreciation and opportunity to work with you. I will send you an email with my info.
Hi Apsara
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thank you so much! I have registered on your site.
Thank you for stopping by and following my blog. Though not vegetarian myself, I do try to iclude meatless meals into our dinner time routine. I can’t wait to try some of your recipes 🙂
Hi Apsara,
Thanks for stopping by and following my blog (cookingwidjoy). you have a wonderful blog, i have to explore it all. stay in touch…Happy blogging xx
Hi Apsara,
I have nominated you for Very Inspiring Blogger Award, please accept and collect it here https://cookingwidjoy.wordpress.com/2015/02/27/very-inspiring-blogger-award/
Thanks xx
thank you so much, Swati. Congratulations on your award. Really appreciate that you passed it on to me. 🙂
Hi Apsara, lovely work!
thank you, Saritha. Nice to e-meet you!
Thank you for visiting my site Aspara. I look forward to reading more of your interesting-looking blog. 🙂
Thanks for the follow! Glad to have found you.
Just dropped in to say nice recipes! Your blog looks great!
thank you, Rati. I’m off to check out your space now…
You have a lovely blog Apsara. Glad to have found it.
Preethi, thank you for visiting. Im glad to have found you too. Nice to connect with you!