Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Christmas decorations 2016

Last Sunday I almost finished the Christmas decorations inside our home. Daddy-sonny duo put up the Christmas tree. That was an event. I forgot to video the argument time. That was so funny. My little one argued with his dad through the entire time of putting the tree. Anyway, after they finished I decorated the tree. This year we added a few more items than last year. We bought two beautiful poinsettia garland from Jo-Ann in October, on a huge sale. I usually buy all the items when they are on sale. Almost every year I visit all the stores on 26th of December , and I usually get everything at least on 50% off. Anyway, I put pup the decoration and wall hangings. All the wall hangings were made by me through out the year. This year I also have plan to make more wall hanging. 

Our Christmas tree

Friday, November 25, 2016

Potato fritters

When it is overcast outside and a little drizzle make you feel like getting drenched with two wide open hands towards the sky, we love to eat some deep fried fritters. If the sky becomes gloomy with gray clouds appear in shadowy form, Mr. Man will call from office to ask me to cook some lip smacking fritters. Here is my fritters recipe for a rainy day.

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Giving Thanks..

This is the time to give thanks, time to tell what are we grateful for.  We all know on the fourth Thursday of November, the people of America and Canada give thanks to God for all the blessings they receive throughout the year by feasting and prayer, which is known as Thanks giving day. Thanksgiving Day first started in New England, for thanking God for the abundant harvest of crops. When the first pilgrims arrived in 17th century, the very first winter was rough. Only 46 pilgrims survived out of 102. Next year they celebrate Thanksgiving, along with some Native Indian. During their rough time the Indian helped them a lot. It was probably a harvest festival in the beginning, and a completely religious affair. My son, told me the this history, when he was just 4 years old. He learned the history from Charlie Brown Cartoon. 

Saturday, November 19, 2016

Tomato-coconut Salmon curry

Sometimes I feel to cook fish in some different way. I love to experiment just with a little twist. Simply changing few spices in cooking, can yield a great recipe. When I cooked salmon with coconut and tomato, it turned out to be a very satisfying comfort food. Here is the recipe.


Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Strawberry loop hiking

It was Saturday morning. We had a plan to hike somewhere. According to our plan we left home after a heavy breakfast, around 10 o’clock. Sun was shinning brightly. The weather was warm compare to the month of November of any other years. The weather must be cool, the air must be cold and crisp, in November. However, this year the weather in November, is more like spring weather. Anyway, I decided to hike on a trail in Oakland, but Mr. Man told that was very easy. We should go for at least on a moderate hiking trail. So, he found to Panoramic hill in Berkeley. 

Monday, November 14, 2016

Day trip to Placerville

No, our destination was not Placerville. We didn't even know that Placerville was a historical place. Our plan to go to Apple Hill for apple picking. I was under the impression that Apple Hill is in Sacramento. I didn’t check that in the map. Saturday morning we were in dilemma whether we would go to Apple Hill or not. Suddenly , Mr. Man decided that, we would visit Apple Hill. 

Friday, November 11, 2016

Pork chops

Long back I was watching Martha Stewart show, and got a very interesting pork chop recipe, using apple, and cranberry. When Mr. came back with packet of pork loins, I had neither apple, nor dried cranberry in my kitchen. Instead of that I had huge amount of tomatoes, thanks to my backyard garden. So, I decided to do something , so that, I could use tomatoes as much as possible.  So, I came up with this recipe.

 

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Beet root cake

After ext rating juice from the beetroot, I decided to bake cake with the residue. Before that I used to grate the beet, and used to whisk it the batter. However, it always turned red, and the cake always turned brown. This time I didn't whisk with the electric mixer, instead of that I lightly mixed with a spatula. The caked turn out delicious , as well as didn't turn brown.


Here is the recipe: One medium sized beet root
One and half cup all purpose flour 
One third cup oil (no olive oil)
Two egg
Half cup cold milk
One tsp. distilled vinegar
One and half tsp. baking powder
One cup sugar
One and half tsp. vanilla extract



Peel and cut the beet root in slices so that it can into a juicer. 

Extract the juice and you can use it afterward. We usually drink the raw beetroot juice. 

Take the residue and keep aside. 

In a cup take the milk, add vinegar , and wait for ten minutes.

In a mixing bowl cream oil, sugar,and eggs. Add vanilla extract, and milk, and mix with an electric mixer.

Then sift flour on the batter. 

First, mix flour with a spatula. 

Then mix with an electric mixer to get rid of the lumps. 

Then add the beet root, and mix well with the spatula.

Preheat the oven at 350 degree fahrenheit. 

Grease well a 13 inch pan.

Pour the batter into it. 

Bake for 40 minutes or until a toot pick comes out clean inserted in the middle.




Monday, November 7, 2016

My etsy shop

All my dear friends,I’ve been thinking of writing this letter for a long time. I’m in this blogging world almost five years.  One fine afternoon I was sitting on the couch and writing about one of my travel stories. Suddenly it came into mind of opening a blog.


 And by this way my blog came into life. First of all I want to give you a very big thanks for encouraging me to write. Everyday I get you beautiful and encouraging comments, which make not only happy, but also making me write more and more. I want to apologize to you friends, as I don’t reply all you your comment individually, but believe me, I read all the comments. 


You know apart from my interest in traveling, and cooking, I’m an avid crafter. Till the date, craft was my hobby. However, very recently I opened a shop in etsy.com. I would be very glad if you guys visit my shop. Your comments and encouragement will be extremely valuable to me.



Thanks n regards
Krishna
Here is the link of my easy shop: From a mind of a girl

Thursday, November 3, 2016

Halloween 2016

Halloween had already over few days back. However, I couldn’t make time about Halloween of this year. I couldn’t find out time. Moreover, when I found some time, no right word came into my  mid, so  that, I would able to write something.

This carving was done by Mr. Man