Chain Tree

Chain Tree in Lakkidi, Wayanad was extremely intriguing and many types of trees trained to grow like chains came to…

Jamun Jam – Jamun Jelly Recipe

Jamun Jam is a preserve prepared using the Jamun fruit.  My mother loves to make this as she says the…

Kshanambika Temple, Srirangapattana

Kshanambika temple though less popular than Nimishamba temple in Srirangapattana is no less powerful than Nimishamba. Kshanambika means the goddess…

Allamanda

Public gardens are incomplete without this plant. Allamanda is a very attractive plant that catches your eye instantly and becomes…

Eggless Macademia Nuts Brownie

Tucking in warm Eggless Macademia Nuts Brownie is a great way to end a dinner. Type: Tea Cakes Makes: 250 gms…

April 2010 Hints

If you are not sure about the quantity of water to be added while cooking rice, it would be a…

Iyengar Bakery Toast

Occasionally Iyengar Bakery Toast would be the evening snacks at home. I still crave to bite into one sometimes.

Panaka – Lemonade – Lemon Juice

Lemon Juice prepared with Jaggery and served during Rama Navami festival. This is very good to quench your thirst during…

Davana – Artemisia pallens – Indian Wormwood

Davana is an aromatic herb sold, tied as bunches by the flower sellers. Davana and Maruga / Majorma bunches sell…

Birds of Puttenahalli Lake

Being a nature loving family, we are always exploring places to trek or bird watch.  With hectic work and study…