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Banana, peanut butter, Greek yogurt and craisin cupcakes(eggless)
It's been hot for the last few days. The sun has been shining down in all its fury. It is also nearing the end of the term for the li'l ones and summer break is just two weeks away. This is a busy time of the year for the Rengoni and Agastya... school trips, concerts… [Read More...]
Assamese
Brazil nuts?? Hmmm, not quite…
''Hey, Rengoni ! Look ! Mum put some Brazil nuts in the dal !!'' Those were the exact words of ...
Bhendir sorsori
In the midst of swine flu threats, the sun is still shining and nature is adding it's colour all around... and ...
Moromor aita…
Moromor aita ( pronounced 'aye-ta' )...dear grandma...yes, grandmas , or as we, in Assamese say, aita, are very dear, aren't ...
Labra
Isn't it nice to wake up, open the window and look out at the splendour of nature as dawn beaks ...
Comforting…
Fish forms an important part of our diet. Growing up on the banks the mighty Brahmaputra, fresh riverine fish found ...
Thekera tenga
Come summer, and what we Assamese look forward to in a meal is the tengar jool (tenga-sour; jool-light, soup like ...
condiments
Peanut, tofu and roasted garlic dip/spread Hurray!! We're still enjoying glorious sunshine...that makes it the third day in a row, and the streak is supposed to contiunue till the end of the week. I'm probably a bit sun-struck today and am experiencing what is known as ''writer's block''!! So, without mincing words, not that I have many today, let's go straight to today's… [Read More...]
salad
Chickpeas and garlic greens After moaning about the lack of sunshine in summer, the sun god is out in full force has been casting its bright rays on us for the last few days. It's actually quite hot out there. We've been enjoying unbroken sunshine and it is a sheer joy to see the clear blue skies. A few days… [Read More...]
cookies and biscuits
Coconut , oats and chocolate chip cookies It's back to school today for the kids. Last week, it was their half term. The weather has been glorious in our neck of the woods and the days flew by beautifully amidst long drives, bike rides, swims, friends and plenty of pottering about. Of course, the house did look as if it's been hit… [Read More...]
dessert
Bakewell tart (s) …errr…pudding (s) for the daring bakers June challenge ‘09tThe June Daring Bakers' challenge was hosted by Jasmine of Confessions of a Cardamom Addict and Annemarie of Ambrosia and Nectar. They chose a Traditional (UK) Bakewell Tart... er... pudding that was inspired by a rich baking history dating back to the 1800's in England. Like many regional dishes there’s no “one way” to make… [Read More...]
pasta
Pasta in a mushroom and broccoli sauce The weather has still continued to be kind to us. We're expecting a bit of rain tonight, but, I guess, I don't mind ...it's the weekend after all...no early morning rush :-) I had made the following macaroni pasta in a mushroom and broccoli sauce, for dinner, quite a while ago. It is very similar to… [Read More...]
jams and spreads
Strawberry jam… A couple of days ago, the kids demanded some jam, which, unfortunately, was out of stock. Later on, in the course of the day, I decided to give a go at our favourite jam, that of strawberry...those delightful red , juicy fruits, which is the best loved of all the summer fruits in this part… [Read More...]
