2 Published Nov 09, 2023, Updated Nov 12, 2024 I shared this in my women’s gift guide but when I’m thinking of gift ideas, I like to go one of two routes: something the person needs or something they would never treat themselves to. For this guide, I included some ideas of things that Isaac already owns and loves and then a few items that I’m thinking of gifting this year....

Methi thepla is Popular Gujarati flatbread, almost similar to paratha that is made in Punjabi homes. Thepla is often served as a healthy breakfast or snack. This is also one of the most popular food that Gujarati carry on their travel. It is also a great lunch box option for kids. These are so easy to roll and hassle-free to eat. My favorite way to eat Thepla is to place a couple of tablespoons of aam ka chunda and roll it....

5 14 Published May 11, 2016, Updated Oct 26, 2021 Oh mustard greens. They’re like kale’s ugly stepsister. They don’t get much love. And I’ll admit, I don’t regularly buy mustard greens myself. I actually received a bunch in a Seasonal Roots box I was sent to try out and immediately had to google whether they needed to be cooked or were safe to eat raw. Turns out, that most people do cook them but they’re perfectly safe and quite delicious eaten raw....

In my homemade baby food making journey, I got to the point on my list where okra was in the next batch of vegetables I wanted to introduce to M. “Hmm, okra,” I thought. I love okra. I love it roasted and I love it in a quick sauté with tomatoes and onions and peppers. My husband makes a shrimp and okra gumbo that’s delicious. It’s a very Southern food and it’s oh so good....

I’ve never been a breakfast-hater, even when I was in high school and middle school and it was cool to hate breakfast. If breakfast doesn’t happen for me, I become beastly around 10:00. Hanger is real, people. But the problem for me, particularly on weekdays, is that I have a 7-year-old and a 10-year-old that still need a little nudging/assistance in the morning, a 2-year-old who needs a lot of nudging/assistance in the morning, and two dogs who are adults but who will act like the 2-year-old forever and ever....

4.34 262 Published Sep 14, 2023, Updated Sep 09, 2024 Anyhow, I’m sure you’ve noticed, but there’s a baked oatmeal theme around here lately and each month I release a new seasonal baked oatmeal recipe. Last month was apple cinnamon baked oatmeal (which is delish, btw) and now it’s time to break out the pumpkin and make this pumpkin baked oatmeal! Why You’ll Love This Recipe Perfect for fall: It’s loaded with fall flavors thanks to the pumpkin and warm spices making it the ultimate cozy fall breakfast....

What a weekend! It was full of football, a long-awaited break in the weather (from high 90s to a glorious low 70s for the highs), movie nights and some Halloween decorating fun. And now it’s Monday and I’m trying to get back on the momentum train. It’s not going so well so far… So let’s shift gears and talk food instead! My kids are both huge mac and cheese lovers, and who can blame them?...

4.73 11 Published Jul 06, 2022, Updated Jun 29, 2024 This slightly sweet, slightly tart breakfast combines oats with vanilla protein powder, Greek yogurt, fresh raspberries and a hint of lemon for the perfect summer breakfast! What Are Overnight Oats? If you’ve never made overnight oats, you might be wondering what the heck these are! Essentially, it’s a no-cook way to enjoy oatmeal. Instead of cooking oatmeal on the stovetop or in the microwave, you soak the oats in milk....

Since this was totally last minute, all I had was oats. Next time I do it, I think I’ll add some sunflower seeds and maybe a few nuts, or use granola. Or go with coarse sugar or colorful sprinkles like many of you readers suggested. But hey, this was totally last minute so since reindeer are magical, I’m sure they don’t eat normal oats. And as it says in the poem, the moonlight will make it sparkle....

One of the most common questions we get is how to get picky eaters to eat. That is a great question. And pretty much one I don’t have the answer to. I have two picky eaters, and the really tricky thing is that they’re picky in different ways. My 7-year-old doesn’t like how certain foods like meat, most fruits, pretty much all potatoes, oatmeal and other hot cereals, any kind of dip or dressing, and jam (yes, jam) feel in his mouth....

I picked up this bag of rainbow carrots from Walmart the other day, with no plan on what to do with them, really. They just looked too pretty to pass up so I made this easy side dish. I’m keeping these so simple. I feel like side dishes on holidays should be easy because there’s so much going on. But these are so elegant looking when they’re done, that no one needs to know how easy they were to make....

Falafel might be the popular Middle Eastern sandwich but personally, Sabich the popular Tel Aviv snack is my favourite. I am not saying that doughy balls of chickpeas stuffed in pita AKA falafel in pita are not my favourite but if I have to pick between Sabich and falafel I will go for Sabich. There is a reason for it! Sabich is a mix of textures and a burst of flavours....

Hiya friends! How are you all doing? I had a little stomach bug earlier in the week – thank you, back-to-school germs – but am now mostly rested, recovered and hoping it doesn’t make the rounds in our house. We had J’s 3-year-old check-up yesterday and he is a healthy, growing boy. Nothing I didn’t know, but always good to have it confirmed by the professionals. 😉 I also had my first PTA meeting last night....

And then I was like, NEW YEAR NEW ME I don’t care what people think about me and my sautéed spinach. There’s a little restaurant where I live that serves one of my most favorite things to eat in this entire world, and it also happens to be very New Year’s Resolution friendly. And whether or not I’m watching my carbs, if I eat there, I always order this as the side dish....

If you are craving tasty yet healthy guilt free sweet dishes then til ke ladoo is your way to go. It is made with combining white sesame seeds, rolled oats, jaggery and desiccated coconut. We make these til ke laddu for Makar Sankranti which falls on 14th January 2022. These sesame laddu is a comforting sweet snack that provides energy as well nutrition. Sesame or til is rich in calcium, fibre and healthy fats....

I recently took my kids to my favorite local Thai place so they could get a taste for some authentic Thai dishes. (It’s a year-long plan I have to try different restaurants with them and hopefully continue to expand their palates.) But of course, I also love making some of our favorite restaurant dishes at home. My go-to in the Thai realm is my easy chicken pad Thai, which is ready in just 30 minutes and a great takeout fakeout meal....

Creamy spicy and tangy chana dal topped with chutneys and veggies is tasty by itself but scoop it up with crispy pakwan it becomes a sensory delight. Traditionally Dal pakwan is served for breakfast but it can also be served as a snack or lunch as well. I am sharing this recipe in two parts one is making chana dal and you can check the Pakwan recipe here. In this post, I am sharing the chana dal recipe....

4.84 26 Published Aug 24, 2020, Updated Jan 30, 2024 I remember groceries were super expensive on the island, but I did grab a container of unsweetened vanilla almond milk. It’s my go-to milk for overnight oats and smoothies but it also came in handy for cocktail making! Skinny Coconut Daiquiri Ingredients almond milk – to make this daiquiri lighter in calories and lower in sugar, we’re using unsweetened vanilla almond milk, but feel free to use whatever dairy-free or dairy milk you have on hand....

5 4 Published Apr 19, 2024, Updated Oct 29, 2024 It’s been a go-to recipe of mine for years (I love meal prepping it for different recipes throughout the week), so I figured it was time to share it on the blog! You only need 3 simple ingredients and it takes less than 5 minutes of prep time, making it ideal for busy days or when you just don’t feel like spending a ton of time in the kitchen....

This is one of my favorite twists on a classic margarita! All the flavor of a kick ass margarita elevated to a whole new dimension – a Smoked Margarita Sour! Perfect cinco de mayo margarita, or to sip all summer long. What makes this margarita recipe unique The magical, yet simple addition that makes this one impressive margarita is actual smoke, which creates a smoke infused smoky tequila, along with smoked salt!...