I know.. I know.. It has been more than a month.. I have been absconding from the blogosphere , Facebook and in fact every other social network… You just wont believe , I hardly checked on my lil pea online.. if ever she is doing fine … But I m glad she is fine and all up and running…

I have had a relapse of flu and then cold n cough since the beginning of this year.. Practically tired and hoping every other day passes getting better.. Alas… I m here writing this post… so this surely reassures I m slightly better… Not 100% well to be precise… I just wish , that day comes past me , I can vouch .. well I am as fit as a fiddle… and lets go shopping …

We had a wonderful blogger meet sometime earlier last month… with 2 wonderful bloggers , Nayna & Jagruti   and we yapped yapped and yapped…. shared experiences about travelling to India , spoke about our culture…, about our fussy food eaters at home and how smart could we get in tackling them…  All over  the sharing Mexican platters…  I cherish all the lovely time we had together…

Sandhya’s Kitchen ( that’s v much ME) has been a secret admirer of one Indian online journal ever since I got to blogosphere… Even before I knew the difference of a  personal blog to a website.. I have been hopping n admiring n drooling  ( off course !!!)  Soo much down to earth .. and  every recipe on her space has a memory linked to it…..  Simplicity in her posts make me want to do them right away any time…. Bingo !! I m talking about E-Curry and the pretty writer –Soma behind the scene..

Her presentation with food , art of bringing together the props soo beautifully.. I love it.. Specially the dark background pictures… Trust me .. it comes with practice…… I struggle with shooting them.. And Soma always shoots them soo well…

Soma … please do post luchi and aloo sabji that people get for breakfast in Kolkata.. I have had them in Gupta’s and roadside.. never got that authentic flavour anywhere after that.. I m not convinced with any blog post yet ... Hope you are reading Soma…  

I love her space.. So keep hoping over there…and show her how much you love tooo ..

This post was meant to be live here a couple of days back… Just that my health had been in a horrid state that I haven't been able to do much.. Can u believe I haven't picked the Camera for more than a month ???  Thank you for being soo patient and understanding me through this… Soma… 

And finally…. lets read in Soma’s very own style…

Back in India, the late afternoon or evening tea break is like a ceremony (no, not the Japanese kind). I think it is just another fine excuse to be with friends and family or maybe even to overcome the hint of lazy after the big late lunch and the nap. Whatever the reason may be, the evening time for tea is an important part of the day for many, with a spread of food befitting a dinner.

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This street food belongs to Mumbai and is very typically made . This has been one among my favourite street food.. and I cannot accept much alterations to the version served by the shop keeper where I have hogged for 10 years in my life. This post is very dear to me .. and I m bringing you the flavours straight from heart.

Flavours in this chat got to be very clear right from the patties(Potato cakes) to ragda ( dried white peas curry) to the green & red chutney. And from the garnishing.. Concoction together, make a perfect Ragda Patties.


PS: In this picture the ragda looks a bit dry. Its only for the shot.The content has to be flowy and hot.

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One among my favourite Indian blogs online is Indian Simmer.. And there is no doubt about it …..Ever since I have had an encounter with her, I have fallen in love..with everything. And the face behind this lovely space is even more angelic and she always presents a brand new world in her writing and undoubtedly in her images. Believe me , the food comes alive on your screen. . Thank you for taking out time ,whilst having many irons on the fire….   I love your space and always end up drooling, gazing at the figures…After every visit, Indian Simmer ignites a spark in me and I end up learning a thing or two. Welcome Prerna to Sandhya’s Kitchen.

Over to Prerna , in her very own style !! And .. don't forget to hop over to Indian Simmer after this .

Sometime back while sipping on my morning chai, I get a chance to sit for a minute and check my emails. I see an email which after reading just a few lines I realized was from someone warm and very passionate about his/her work. After visiting her blog the thought was only confirmed and the posts just made me smile. If you have not guessed it already that email was from Sandhya and she very kindly invited me to come guest post for her. I had no doubt that I was going to do it. Thanks so much Sandhya for the having me share this beautiful space of yours and thanks for being patient with the frazzled me!

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Wishing you a very Happy New Year!!! Nav varsh ki hardik shubh kamnaye !!
"With each passing year we grow and learn..
With each passing year we progress...
Yes there are defeats..yes there are regrets,
but we need to be strong and rational for years to come.
I wish all strength and prosperity in coming year ahead. Happy new year to all!"
Wishes quote adapted from here

My very first recipe for Twenty Twelve is an easy Pizza Tart , that can be cooked a fresh or from left overs .

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2011, yet another year has come to an end  and we are eagerly awaiting the curtain raiser for 2012.. The countdown has begun in hours , minutes and seconds all over the world .Are we in agreement with the same zeal,eagerness and enthusiasm to welcome 2012 ? 

It surely has been an eventful year with ups & downs , mentions on the web, guest posting on JODI365,  loads of new blogging acquaintance and a new outlook for SK .

New Year's Eve is the ‘time’ to bid adieu to the year gone by and welcome the new year. It's the time to rock and roll with friends and family! What better way can it be welcome the new year than with this delectable Chocolate Cake ??? This luscious dessert will have you drooling.

Happy Birthday to you !!! Yes Yes!! This was a surprise birthday cake for an old lad… And he loved it… In fact the whole gathering adorned it… The little ones kept coming back for more..  Cloud 9 !! Indeed , I was on top of it .. explaining every other person in the cluster,how to make chocolate shards.. They tasted exactly like Mint Thins .

I always tussle when it comes to beautifying the confection.With my thinking hat on, I chose Chocolate Shards because the cake cant be dainty for a lad’s birthday with baskets, roses and butter cream .. I knew effort is minuscule and payoff is Huge .

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