The taste of any salad, dish or drink is enhanced by adding a dash of Lemon juice. Lemons have long been a chef's and bar tenders delight. Uses of Lemons are innumerable, from beautifying the skin, … [Read more...]
May 2007 Hints
If shoes are soaked, stuff them with newspaper to retain their shape as they dry. Mix equal part of boiled linseed oil, turpentine and vinegar, home made furniture polish is ready to add luster to … [Read more...]
Watermelon – The cool fruit
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...]
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...]
Coconut – Garlic Chutney
Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup fresh grated Coconut 6 – 7 Green Chilies 5 – 6 Red Chilies 8 Cloves Garlic 1tsp Tamarind Pulp Salt to taste For the Seasoning: 2 tbsp … [Read more...]
Huli Thovve – Hulthovve – Daal with Vegetables – Dal Recipe
Huli Thovve is a curry prepared using lentils and vegetables. It is a popular dish during festivals and celebrations like weddings in South Karnataka. Time Required: 30 Minutes Serves: … [Read more...]
