My Mother’s Heirloom Whole Pickled Limes
I am hosting a get together this weekend. I like to pay attention to every detail. I think, it’s really the small things that make a big difference. Take pickles, for instance, they can enhance and glorify a meal. At my local farmers market I came across an abundant of luscious, plump limes. Walla! All […]
Fresh Mixed Veggie-Yogurt Spread at Sprouts Cooking Club
Last week, I had the pleasure to teach children at the Sprouts Cooking Club in Berkeley. I believe they were between the ages of 5 to 14 years. The class was full with 18 children. Several adult volunteers supervised the kids. The class was held at the Whole Foods parking lot under a cozy tent. […]
Red And Golden Beets Kachumber With Orange
It has been so long I created a new post. I was traveling; also, someone hacked into my gmail account. You see the ‘followers’ down below someone added my name and photo. Anyone knows how to delete it? Thanks in advance for your help. The following is an Indian style salad, called kachumber. This type […]
Check out the video on The View from the Bay
Appearing on TV ABC 7’s “The View From The Bay”
Please join me on TV ABC 7’s “The View From The Bay,” on Monday May 24th. I am going to cook Chicken Breasts in Korma Sauce, from my cookbook, “The Dance of Spices.” I would like to extend a special invitation to participate in live studio audience for FREE. Audience members have the chance […]
Those Magnificent Marvelous Green Mangoes
I just got back from my travels to India. I was fortunate to be there during the mango season. I had the privilege of eating green mangoes straight from my mother’s organic garden. My mother had planted two three-year-old mango saplings when I was about the same age. Now the mango trees are big and […]
Gulfood Awards 2010
I am happy to share our product, Organic Lemony Flaxseed Spread with Ginger and Honey was selected finalist in the New Functional Food and Beverage category at the Gulfood Awards Gala in Dubai recently.
An Indian valentine, Spice it up for your sweetheart
Last February when I visited my alma mater in India, I was amazed to see boys and girls carrying red roses. Street vendors selling flowers close to the campus were doing a brisk business. When I asked what was going on, a teacher replied, “Don’t you know today is Valentine’s Day?” Yes, I knew it was Feb. 14 but I […]
Fancy Food Show in San Francisco
Recipient of NASFT Outstanding New Product Award Good morning everyone! Please visit us at the Fancy Food Show booth number 608 in San Francisco at the Moscone Center January 17 to 19, and come by for a taste of New, Organic Flaxseed Spread with Tropical Mango. My boutique company Laxmi’s DelightsTM, is the recipient of […]
Seared Zesty Zucchini-Eggplant With Sesame
A very Happy and Healthy New Year to you all! I have had too much party food and now I am gone on to my old habits. I went back to my cookbook, “The Dance of Spices,” and leafed through the Vegetable Kingdom. I savor the lightness of seared veggies so much that this style […]