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Hello World, once again! I have been away from blogging for quite some time. I am guilty of wasting my time on Television and mindless surfing on the internet. Now that I am back, here are some photos of food - each with stories associated with them.

Vinayaka Chaturthi Special at my parents' place - Yumm after 4 years! 
4 years after marriage I get to spend Vinayaka Chaturthi at home. It brings back fond memories of childhood. Helping amma make kozhakattais. Singing "Vandeham Gananayakam" in chorus with my brother while appa religiously read out the rest of the shloka. We never realized how valuable those memories are, until when we are deprived of them. This has been a very special time at home with my parents. You will know why in my next blog. :) Some of you might have guessed by now though.


When Cooking gets interesting again! 
I stumbled upon a recipe in the newspaper today and for a change, all ingredients were available at home. Time for a different breakfast. I made white sauce with sweet corn kernels, oregano, chilli flakes, mozzarella cheese and an indian twist with Kasuri methi. Topped it over an over toasted crispy brown bread. There wasn't enough bread at home for my paternal grandmother, so this became an uthappam topping. She relished the change in menu as she licked her fingers after the last bite. Cooking and making people happy is such a wonderful feeling. Everyday cooking is still not my thing yet. Let's see if time changes all that!

Adios for now. Looking forward to writing more often.

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