King George VI Coins dating 1947

I think year 2020 and 2021 taught us what freedom meant to each one of us. 

Happy Nagarachauthi and Nagarapanchami 2021

On the auspicious occasion of Nagarachauthi and Nagarapanchami, devotees worship Snake god with great devotion

Balehannina Kayi Rasayana – Banana with Coconut Milk – Balehannu Kayi Sheekarane

Today is the commencement of Shravana Masa.  There are many festivals lined up during this Hindu month.  Let us start…

August 2021 Hints

August 2021 hints are as follows: Loosen a rusted bolt by applying a cloth soaked in a carbonated soda to…

Aati Ganji – Udupi style Dwadashi Ganji – Rice Gruel

Today is Prathama Ekadashi and tomorrow being Dwadashi, it is a practice in many households to break the Ekadashi fast…

Kaffir Lily – Bush Lily – Clivia Lily – St. John’s Lily – Boslelie – Fire Lily

The other common names of Kaffir lily are Bush Lily, Clivia Lily, St. John's Lily, Boslelie, and Fire Lily.  The…

Seasoned Raw Mango – Aam Vaghariyalu Recipe – Mavinakayi Vaggarane Recipe

When it is Mango season in India, every household along with having Mangoes as is either Raw or Ripe will…

July 2021 Hints

July 2021 hints are as follows: To make limp lettuce leaves, celery and carrots crisper, soak them in ice water…

Ginger

You cannot think of Indian Cuisine without Ginger.  Ginger is an integral part of Indian cooking, which enhances the taste…

Mariapura Lake

Another weekend and another birding trip and off we drove to Mariapura lake. A beautiful serene lake where the wind…