Have you heard of dulse? It is a sea vegetable just like kelp and nori- rich in iodine. I found these flakes in a health store. It looks like chili flakes but is tasteless, and odorless. A great way to include iodine and other trace minerals in the diet, for vegetarians like me who do not
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29 August, 2014
Vegetable soba noodles with peanuts
It’s friday again, and time for Fiesta Friday party #31 over at Angie’s place: the Novice Gardener’s blog. I’m also sharing this at the Virtual Vegan Linky potluck over at Annie’s blog, An Unrefined Vegan. Do check both the links for great food ideas! Soba is the Japanese name for buckwheat, a gluten-free grain that is
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25 August, 2014
Homemade tomato thokku – A south-Indian spicy chutney with versatile uses
When a garden offers some juicy red tomatoes, it is not surprising that a “thokku” pickle/chutney idea occurs to a girl, esp. with a south-Indian upbringing like me! This is a traditional recipe from Tamil Nadu, a southern state in India. In the days when the refrigerator was not known, this dish was made with
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23 August, 2014
Daniel Tiger themed chocolate birthday cake and cupcakes (egg-free, whole wheat)
No new recipe! Just sharing pictures of a cake and cupcakes I made for a friend’s daughter today. Blogger friends over at the Novice Gardener’s Fiesta Friday #30, I’m a little late for the party, but have some delicious dessert for you! The little girl loves Daniel Tiger and the edible frosting was purchased from
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16 August, 2014
chocolate walnut banana bread (egg-free, sugar-free, whole wheat)
A few days ago, I realized that there is no simple banana bread recipe on this blog! My kids do not like simple banana bread; somehow the taste of just wheat and banana does not appeal to them. I have date syrup with me, so this time when I found 2 overripe bananas with
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12 August, 2014
Tricolor baked crackers for India’s Independence day
India’s Independence day celebration falls on Aug 15. I went about making these patriotic crackers, my first attempt at making a tricolor-themed food. Baked with mostly whole grains and with spinach and carrot as natural food colors, these are healthy AND delicious! As I publish this, I realize this is my 100th post, how nice
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9 August, 2014
Strawberry Lychee summer drink
I have been MIA for the past week as I was away on a road trip. Had a great time, and took a complete break from checking other blogs and thinking about future posts. Now I have a lot of catching up to do on the blogging front. I’m back with this post of a
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29 July, 2014
strawberry cake with coconut-strawberry filling (egg-free, whole wheat)
I made a quick berry cake for the husband’s birthday today. I have posted my kids’ birthday cakes on the blog and I simply had to bake a ‘new’ cake for him this year! It was a cake with very little planning. I decided this afternoon, found a lot of fresh strawberries in the fridge
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23 July, 2014
coriander coconut chutney (raw cilantro side dish)
I love to have cilantro greens without cooking it. One of the best ways to have it is as a raw chutney. Cilantro is abundant in vitamins: A, C, K, minerals: iron, magnesium and calcium. It has antibiotic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, heavy metal detox properties. Regular consumption in raw form is very good for health.
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18 July, 2014
clementine date cake (egg-free, sugar-free, whole wheat)
One simple cake with 2 main ingredients: oranges and date syrup. You don’t even need a blender or a mixer. Makes a nice fruity cake, perfect for a quick evening snack. I’m taking this over to join our friends over at Angie’s blog as we celebrate Fiesta Friday #25. Do check the link for great food
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