I gape Wide eyed At the dancing steps. How happy, How jovial, The young and the old. Swaying and chuckling At the party . While I sit , With my baby In the lap. My feet longing to dance , My heart waiting to break free. But , wait , Dear heart, Keep patience. Coz... Continue Reading →
Quinoa Pumpkin Soup with Red kidney beans (Rajma) | Monsoon Menu For Kids | Main Course |
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 →
The lazy woman’s guide to being a super mom !
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 š. I am a working mother of... Continue Reading →
Jowar Vade in Appe Pan| Monsoon Menu For Kids |Snacks |
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 →
Healthy Ragi Cupcakes | Monsoon Menu For Kids | Eggless | Baked | Desserts |
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 →
Please don’t label your child a ‘fussy eater’ . In fact don’t label at all.
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 →
Gondh Flavoured Milk – Classic, Khus and Rose |Toddler Meal Ideas | Snacks
Gond Katira also known as Edible gum is a jelly like superfood known to improve immunity and stamina in kids. It distinctly defines summers and vacations in the peak heat of Delhi in my childhood. I remember gulping down jugfull of classic Gondh wala doodh as a kid. This one tradition I had to pass... Continue Reading →
Spinach Rava Idli | Breakfast | Snack | Toddler Meal Ideas
Here is a quick and healthy breakfast or evening snack recipe for the family. I specially recommend it for toddlers and older kids as it is packed with the goodness of spinach . Made with Rava / Suji , these Idlis are delicious and nutritious. Spinach Rava Idli | Breakfast | Snack | Toddler Meal... Continue Reading →
Strawberry Smoothie |Breakfast | Snack | Toddler Meal Ideas
Always in a hurry like me ? Here is a yummy, scrumptious , delicious yet nutritious breakfast or evening snack option for the whole family , especially for kids / toddlers above 1 year . I am always looking for ways to incorporate bananas in my kids' meal as it is a complete nutrition dense... Continue Reading →