An Indian Parenting & Food Blog by Dr. Mansi Bajaj Malik !
I have been suffering from a viral illness and it's after effects for the last two weeks which have definitely taken a toll on my life . Though most of the time I spent at my mom's place but the mom guilt never let me be in peace . At one point of time ,... Continue Reading →
Continuing with our series on Monsoon Menu For Kids , here is a warm hearty wholesome soup for the kiddos - Quinoa Pumpkin Soup with Rajma . A porridge / Daliya like preparation with Quinoa is perfect for pleasant monsoon evening to feel cuddled and comfy . Indian Pumpkin adds to the deliciousness of the... Continue Reading →
When you hit the dawn of adulthood , and marriage knocks on your door , you innocently open to embrace love but what you get is a Pandora's box of endless , senseless and useless rituals and responsibilities which the Indian parent has very carefully passed on from one moronic generation to another . One... Continue Reading →
Time and again I am enquired about my routine and how I manage to do so much with my kids and work. Here is a gist of how I, despite being my lazy self manage to somehow do it all , or at least make it appear so 😜. I am a working mother of... Continue Reading →
Recently food enthusiasts have successfully found (or re-discovered to put it more accurately ) some wonderful superfoods which are fast replacing the refined , processed flour / Maida in Indian snacks all of us love . One of these superfoods belongs to the millet family and is very easy to use . It is the... Continue Reading →
This season I will be sharing healthy Monsoon Menu for kids . According to renowned nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar , during monsoons one should consume More alternate grains like Ragi/Nachni , Jowar and Quinoa More vegetables that grow on creepers like pumpkin and Karela Less of Green Leafy Vegetables More of Lentils/ Dals Occasional treat with... Continue Reading →
A quick , classic and an essential cookie recipe to keep in your kitty for some tea time deliciousness , something chocolate-y to dunk into your cappuccino , or pure cocoa love for your kiddos. If you are looking for a recipe with less butter , alternate sources of sweetness or 'healthy' modifications , then... Continue Reading →
This summer of 2018 , we decided to take a family trip to Mumbai. Mumbai holds a special place in our hearts as it is what my husband calls 'Nani ka ghar' since his maternal grandparents passed away. Like the typical north indian new parents , we also had made some promises before the safe arrival of our premature twins and one of them was to visit the 'Siddhivinayak Temple' with our children. However besides being a religious trip , this trip also meant a chance to try out the amazing food by my favourite chefs/restaurants which I had been following on Instagram for long. Read on to know more.
Quite frequently we see parenting articles , mom bloggers and other well wishing sources thronging the internet with innumerable suggestions about how to feed a 'fussy eater'. We see so many queries on mom groups , asking for solutions for the same . While I know it's not easy to feed a child , specially... Continue Reading →
