If Cows Could Eat Us!!! Really??!

An article in Time magazine says, If a cow could eat you, it would. It wouldn’t give a hoot about your feelings. It wouldn’t kill you quickly or humanely and it certainly wouldn’t worry about whether it was right to make a meal of you in the first place. It would ask itself one question: … Continue reading →

Mango Nirvana!

My kids love mangoes… and so do we! During mango season, there are no issues with getting them to eat fruits. One of their favorite, wholesome dessert/after school snack choices is Mango Nirvana. I basically start with a scoop of fresh cut mangoes, layer it with full fat organic french vanilla yoghurt, then a layer … Continue reading →

Parsnip Slaw Par Excellence!

Carrot Slaws are very common in our diet. so I figured, why not try out a parsnip slaw, after all they are cousins right, carrots and parsnips… Parsnips are a bit more waxy in texture and tougher to grate that crunchy carrots, but a little hard work does everyone good. And of course there are … Continue reading →

Germ-buster Gazpacho!

I have this icky feeling in my throat. Spring is supposedly here, yet it feels like the peak of winter! I have to fight my dipping mood and my dull feeling. What better than this amazingly delicious, healthy, Germ-buster Gazpacho…. I personally like it the way it is shown in the picture. If you want … Continue reading →

Hearty Black Lentil Soup! with a bite…

I have just discovered black lentils and I am loving it. Here is one of the first recipes I tried with it… Ingredients – 3 cups cooked black lentils 2 cups water 2 cups freshly blended roma tomatoes 5-6 pods garlic, finely chopped 1 cup chopped onions 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped carrots … Continue reading →

Date Nut Treats!

This is a dish my mom always makes for us. It is simple, easy to make, very nutritious and absolutely delicious. This is like those bars that are made with dry fruits and nuts… One can make so many versions of these. Over the next few weeks I plan to try out several versions and … Continue reading →