In Mysore when it rained there would invariably be a power cut for long hours. So, all the kids on our street would assemble and play anthakshari/singing game, word building, narrate stories, crack … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2007
Wood Arrangement
"Wood Arrangements" include arrangements with driftwood or even roots and stumps of trees. Coffee roots are very popular in wood arrangements. The roots and the wood when combined with bright flowers … [Read more...]
Preservation of Flowers
For Preservation of flowers in an arrangement the following procedures can be used: Cut flowers from the plants before sunrise. Cut the stem at a slant. The stems should be kept under water and … [Read more...]
Ikebana – The Japanese Art of Flower Arrangement
History of Ikebana During the early part of the 7th century, the message of the Buddha kindled a new flame in the hearts of the nature-loving Japanese. The emissary of Prince Shotuko, returning from … [Read more...]
Tomato Soup
Required Time: 25 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 6 Tomatoes 1 Onion, Chopped 4 - 5 Garlic Pods, Chopped 1tbsp Butter 2tsp Sugar 1tsp Pepper Powder 1tbsp Coriander leaves, Chopped … [Read more...]
Garlic for Health
“Eat onions in March and garlic in May - Then the rest of the year, your doctor can play". This Old Rhyme sums up Garlic for Health. Although, Garlic is known for its distinct odor, the flavor … [Read more...]
Goodness of Honey
Honey Sources and Extraction: Honey is a sweet substance produced by honeybees and other insects. Innumerable floral sources are available for the honeybees to extract the sweetest of nectar and … [Read more...]
Mangoes – The Versatile Fruit – Mango Tree
I remember as a child when I drew a mango for the first time in the drawing class and colored it in shades of yellow and orange with crayons. It looked delicious and over the decades my fascination … [Read more...]
