Forest Harmony

This arrangement is known as landscape Moribana in which natural landscapes like forest, hills and rivers are represented using the…

Baked Stuffed Capsicum – Bharwa Shimla Mirch – Bharleli Shimla Mirch

Potatoes goes with anything and almost everyone's favorite.  When you stuff spiced potatoes in Capsicum, the dish becomes even more…

Wenlock Downs, Ooty

Wenlock Downs is popularly known as 9th and 6th mile as they are situated exactly at the 9th and 6th…

Chocolate Burfi

Cook up this chocolate burfi / squares on Valentine’s Day and surprise your valentine. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1…

Ramdevra, Rajasthan

While driving to Jaisalmer, our driver Navalji asked us whether we would like to visit Ramdevra temple. We immediately agreed…

Orchid Aerides Multiflora

I collected this orchid from, Srinagar, Uttaranchal and my main concern was to transport it safely back home.  I feared…

BR Hills – Biligiri Rangana Betta – Biligiri Ranga Hill Range

"Biligiri Rangaiah, Neene Helaiah Sri Ranganayakiya Chandulli Chaluvaiah…" The above is a popular song of the 70's from the Kannada movie Sharapanjara,…

Sambar Onion Chutney

Chutney prepared using shallots very commonly prepared in Kerala. Thanks Suma for sharing this recipe. Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients:…

Boiled Tapioca

Boiled Tapioca is very popular in Kerala. This is served with different types of chutneys. Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients:…

February 2010 Hints

Add little vinegar to wash vacuum flash to remove musty smell. Intricately carved wooden items can be cleaned by squeezing…