World sparrow day is celebrated on 20th March every year. … [Read more...]
Happy Holi 2022
Happy Holi! During my travel, I came across this colorful fresh fruit juice shop and immediately remembered the festival of colors "Holi". Let use drink colorful fruit juice and say cheers! to … [Read more...]
Jayamangali Blackbuck Reserve
Jayamangali Blackbuck Conservation Reserve is in Tumakuru district close to Maidenahalli. The reserve is spread over 798 acres of grassland and trees like Acacia and Eucalyptus. The forest … [Read more...]
Watermelon Cucumber Apple Splash
Spring is in the air and the colorful fruits and vegetables in the market add a dash of color. A cool drink is always welcome during this time of the year. Watermelon Cucumber Apple Splash is … [Read more...]
March 2022 Hints
March 2022 hints are as follows: Add toothpaste to flasks or bottles with warm water and wash to remove unpleasant odour. Add crushed newspaper in bottles or flasks and close the lid and … [Read more...]
Song on Lord Shiva – Devotional Song
Wish you all a very happy Mahashivarathri. My mother has written this song in praise of Lord Shiva in Kannada Script. ಶಿವನ ಮಹಾತ್ಮೆ ಹಾಡು ಜಯತು ಜಯತು ಶ್ರೀಮಹಾದೇವಾ ಪರಮೇಶ್ವರ ದೇವಾ ಪರಮೇಶ್ವರ ।।ಪ।। ಜಗವ … [Read more...]
Palash Leaves Plates Making – Muttala Yele – Traditional Leaf Plates
During festivals and family occasions, guests are served a sumptuous meal on a Banana leaf or a plate made from the Palash tree (a.k.a. Dhak, Bastard Teak, or Parrot Tree). Palash tree Materials … [Read more...]
February 2022 Hints
February 2022 hints are as follows: Keep tea bags in a refrigerator or dust bin to help in absorbing the bad odour. Add beetroot to tomato gravy to enhance the color. Add a steel spoon to a … [Read more...]
Undhiyu Recipe – Oondhiya Recipe – Gujarati Undhiyu Recipe – Undhiyo Recipe
Undhiyu is a traditional Gujarati dish prepared using "n" number of ingredients. The main ingredients like the Winter Beans, Green Chikpeas, Green Pigeon Peas are available only during … [Read more...]
Happy Republic Day 2022
Wish you all a very happy Republic Day! Time to reflect on what freedom means to each one of us and to salute the silent warriors of the nation! Jai Hind! … [Read more...]
Happy Makara Shankrathi 2022
Wish you all a very happy Makara Shankrathi, Lohri, Gudi … [Read more...]
January 2022 Hints
January 2022 hints are as follows: While grinding the masala powders like Sambar powder, Rasam powder, add little salt to retain the flavor for a longer time. Wash fruits like Apple and Pear … [Read more...]
Happy New Year 2022
Wish you all a very happy New Year! … [Read more...]
Black Rice Tomato Soup Recipe
It is that time of the year when the cold bites even in South India! Steaming hot Black Rice Tomato Soup would be so ideal for the evening with a Bread infused with herbs! Time required: 30 … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas 2021 – Happy Holidays
Wish you all a Merry Christmas and happy holidays! … [Read more...]
Carnation Lily Bouquet
Here is a simple fresh flower bouquet idea for the holiday season. It is a bunch of Carnations and Lilies in Orange and Yellow hues. You can include color paper around each flower to enhance … [Read more...]
Uppinakuduru Kundapura
Uppinakuduru is located 6 km north of Kundapura, Udupi district. It is a small island village and was once famous for trading of salt (uppu). Uppinakudru in Kannada means an island of salt or … [Read more...]
Beach Spider Lily Plant
Beach Spider Lily is a very easy to grow plant. Botanical name is Hymenocallis littoralis and belongs to y: Amaryllidaceae (Nargis) family. Beach Spider Lily plant is native to South America, but they … [Read more...]
Water Chestnut Salad Recipe – Singhara Salad – Singara Salad Recipe
Water Chestnut Salad as the name suggests is prepared using Water Chestnuts, which are very rare to find in South India. When I did find them, prepared this salad as an accompaniment with … [Read more...]
December 2021 Hints
December 2021 hints are as follows: Keep used tea bags in the refrigerator or the dust bin to help in absorbing the bad odor. Fry some Besan in little oil until you get an aroma and add to … [Read more...]
