Hello everyone!! It is summer time and hence it is officially 'Mango Time' ! I guess even the hot climate is bearable and something to long for, when there are mangoes! Among many other mango recipes, mango milkshake is my personal favorite.This shake is very easy to make and kids will definitely love this delicious and juicy mango shake. Here you go with the recipe for mouth watering mango milkshake
Thanks so much to everyone that joins us each week and makes this blog hop the best that it could be!
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In addition to being our fabulous guest host this month, Angie is also an amazing blogger. With over 40 years experience gardening, cooking, baking & canning, Angie can definitely be considered somewhat of an expert in her field. Her blog, God's Growing Garden, focuses on helping her fellow 'backyard farmers' and features some great blog hops including The Great Blog Train and Wake Up Wednesday Link Party. Angie is also celebrating her 3rd blogiversary with a big giveaway...make sure to sign up!
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Hi there ! We have an interesting guest post for you all today. Let me introduce Elizabeth Lang from www.readyseteat.com ! She has come up with a delicious yet quick recipe. Hope you enjoy it !
Hello friends! I'm back again with an interesting chutney/thogayal recipe. I am a crazy lover to the yummy flavor and tangy taste of mango. Whenever I have manga or mango in any form, it always stays in the taste bud for a long time. It is the season of mangoes in tropical regions and most of us will be doing pickle, rice, pachadi or sambar. Why not try this thogayal or chutney for a change. It goes well with dosai, idly and plain steamed rice with ghee. Here you go with the recipe...
Thanks so much to everyone that joins us each week and makes this blog hop the best that it could be!
As you may know, Turn It Up Tuesdays is all about being happy, excited, energetic...and having fun! Link up your favorite posts and meet some awesome bloggers in return! Link up your funny stories, DIY posts, recipes, mommy moments -- anything at all, as long as it is family-friendly. We want to laugh, be entertained, be inspired, and have a good time!
In addition to being our fabulous guest host this month, Angie is also an amazing blogger. With over 40 years experience gardening, cooking, baking & canning, Angie can definitely be considered somewhat of an expert in her field. Her blog, God's Growing Garden, focuses on helping her fellow 'backyard farmers' and features some great blog hops including The Great Blog Train and Wake Up Wednesday Link Party. Angie is also celebrating her 3rd blogiversary with a big giveaway...make sure to sign up!
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And welcome our awesome guest hosts for May!
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Summer means different things to different people in different parts of the world. Back home in India, I grew up in Chennai. I love Chennai but definitely not a fan of its summer which is too harsh and merciless. Scorching heat, raising tempers, sweats that wash away the little glow on the face that is left and to top it all, frequent power failures – is this enough for you to get the feel of it?! Like it or not – you are left with no option but to deal with it. It clasps you with its sweaty embrace that you can never really escape!
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But now that I moved to Chicago, it is like the mighty sun has silently heard my curses all along and decided to show me now what it would look like without 'him'. It is already May and summer still looks like a distant dream in Chicago. I just cant wait for some sunshine. I have always dreaded summer but now no one can be more excited than I am for it.Whoof! The grass is always greener on the other side and the person who quoted this definitely knew a thing or two about the different climates in different parts of the world.
So wherever you are, if you like summer or not- there is something we can do to make you happy – Milkshakes/Fruit Juices/Smoothies. Trust me; you are going to see lot more of these recipes in our blog for the next couple of months! When I say ‘lot more’ I mean ‘LOT MORE’ (you will soon know what it means ;)) Let us fight/rejoice (depends where you are)the summer together.
So here is the recipe for banana strawberry shake -
Rasamalai is a famous Bangladeshi dessert. Cardamom,saffron and pistachio with milk gives a great aroma and taste. I missed the Chennai style rasamalai's after coming to Chicago. This recipe is easy to make if you have ready made rasgullas at home. Haldiram's ready made rasgullas works best for this recipe. I will soon post the recipe for making home made rasgullas. This is a very special post for us, as it's our 6th monthsary @ "A Kaleidoscopic Dream". Thanks for all your support & here we go with the recipe...
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Welcome to the 34th week of Turn It Up Tuesday!
Thanks so much to everyone that joins us each week and makes this blog hop the best that it could be!
As you may know, Turn It Up Tuesdays is all about being happy, excited, energetic...and having fun! Link up your favorite posts and meet some awesome bloggers in return! Link up your funny stories, DIY posts, recipes, mommy moments -- anything at all, as long as it is family-friendly. We want to laugh, be entertained, be inspired, and have a good time!
In addition to being our fabulous guest host this month, Angie is also an amazing blogger. With over 40 years experience gardening, cooking, baking & canning, Angie can definitely be considered somewhat of an expert in her field. Her blog, God's Growing Garden, focuses on helping her fellow 'backyard farmers' and features some great blog hops including The Great Blog Train and Wake Up Wednesday Link Party. Angie is also celebrating her 3rd blogiversary with a big giveaway...make sure to sign up!
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Welcome the lovely ladies of Turn It Up Tuesday!
Unfortunately, Angel has left us as a co-host due to her hectic schedule...and we can completely understand! We look forward to having her back...and soon! Love ya Angel!
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Here are the Featured posts from last week!
Debbie chose Five things I would rather do than fold laundry from The Brown Girl with Long Hair. "I love this post because I can relate completely. It seems laundry is never ending and I want to run away and do anything but look at it or think about it."
Angie chose Homestead Tips on Tuesday: Heed the Frost Date from The (mis)Adventures of a "Born Again" Farm Girl. "I have had to learn the hard way by not heeding the Frost Date & losing tender seedlings. If you are a gardener this date is essential for successful crops."
Cindy chose The Day My Husband Was Drafted into the NFL from The Brown Girl with Long Hair. "I am a football fan and we have watched the draft for years. I found it interesting to read the story from someone who has been there. I can't imagine the emotions and stress of having your career path being defined in such a way."
Carolyn chose Jewelry Storage and Organization from Woods of Bell Trees. "I thought it was a really creative, lovely way to store your jewelry."
Ranjani chose Cherry Lemonade Jello Popsicles from Organzier by Day. "I found this simple yet refreshing. It is definitely on my to-do list for this summer now.Cant wait to have a summer party with these cute lil popsicles."
Jillian chose DIY Wood Photography Background from Sew Crafty Cat. "I chose this post because it is a brilliant idea for those of us who get involved in any sort of crafts that need pictures. Plus, it's not something I've seen done before."
Karen also chose DIY Wood Photography Background from Satisfaction through Christ. "I love this project, it's so simple yet so effective as a background. I am in need of something like this, so it's given me food for thought."
April chose Self-fulfilling Prophecy from Blossom Family. "Being a parent, can often drive you crazy. Once the child starts behaving in a certain way, you start to attribute that trait to them (i.e., he often doesn't listen, therefore he's a "bad listener"). But you know what, Marwa tells us about how we can change how we see it and how it can change them too."
Stacey chose Fruit Pudding Salad from Mommy on Demand. "This looks absolutely delicious! I am always looking for cool treats to combat the hot summer months. I will definitely be adding this to my recipe list! Thanks for sharing!"
Rachel chose The Little Moments - Transforming Ordinary Moments Into Unforgettable Memories from Satisfaction through Christ. "I love her perspective and how she takes a chore and changes it into a cherished moment. I enjoyed reading her story because it reminded me how much I treasure those little moments with my son."
Katie chose DIY Map Art from Satisfaction through Christ. "I love the colors she used for the map and frame, and the stenciled burlap makes a great background! I also LOVE maps, and have yet to decorate with them (but that just might change soon, as Abby has my DIY mind going now). I think it would also be fun to paint your home state in an accent color, too! Great project!"
Rhonda chose My Child’s Education Is Not Your Fall Back Degree from British Mum USA. "A mother discusses her displeasure of our educational system, and the fact that is seen by many as a fall back career if they're unsuccessful in their chosen occupation."
Natasha chose Time Management for Bloggers Part 1-Writing from Mom Maven. "I have been working on managing my time better everyday. With all of the things that I'm juggling, time management is an important factor for me. Great post!"
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When was the last time you went to your local ‘Dollar store’? Are you not a fan of ‘Dollar store’? C’mon, you got to be kidding me! You pick any product and it cost you just a $1 ! What more do you need ! Hm, I admit I have always had doubts on the quality of the product! You know, we tend to complain when the price of the product is too high; and doubt when it is too less!! I totally get it ! But believe me, if you love to craft, you would love ‘Dollar Store! I would say, it is one of the many places where inspirations are born.
There have been many times when I would go to ‘Dollar store’ for no specific reason at all. But as I walk around the aisles, I get lost amidst all the cute things lying around which would then wake the creative devil in me. All the 'pins' I would have pinned on Pinterest, all the DIY videos I would have watched on YouTube flash in a moment and finally I will end up with a bag of purchase which I will never have regrets for!
Mint and Cilantro are like best friends.This combination is my all time favorite. The taste of this simple raitha is so flavorful and refreshing especially for summer as curd keeps our body cool. This is one of the easiest and quick raita that goes good with any kind of Biryani. But I personally liked it with the quinoa pulao. I think raita doesn't need more introduction, so here you go straight to the recipe.
Welcome to the 33rd week of Turn It Up Tuesday!
Thanks so much to everyone that joins us each week and makes this blog hop the best that it could be!
As you may know, Turn It Up Tuesdays is all about being happy, excited, energetic...and having fun! Link up your favorite posts and meet some awesome bloggers in return! Link up your funny stories, DIY posts, recipes, mommy moments -- anything at all, as long as it is family-friendly. We want to laugh, be entertained, be inspired, and have a good time!
I am heading to India in few days for a solid 1 month vacation. I'll be visiting my family, friends, favorite restaurants. Ah, I literally cannot wait!
I just finished emptying my pantry, since I am gonna be away from kitchen for 1 month. Whoa! I must say it was quite a purge challenge, using up all the odds and ends from pantry & freezer and reinventing a menu out of that. It's so satisfying to know that I din't waste anything and used it up pretty well before everything got expired. One such thing among which needed to be used soon was a half jar of peanut butter.There was no second thought, I knew I am gonna bake my favorite peanut butter cookie. But this time I planned to take that classic peanut butter cookie up a notch by adding guess what? Snickers .. YES! No prizes for guessing that ;)
Oh BTW Snickers is not from my purge party, its from my regular candy jar which never goes out of stock. :D
Quinoa is more a vegetable than a grain. It is tasty, a go-to diet for weight watchers and it is rich in fiber. Quinoa grain has balanced amount of amino acid, vitamins, minerals, fibers and proteins. It will satisfy your hunger and not make you feel deprived. The fiber found in quinoa will reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.It is a replacement for rice. For the first time,I had no idea how to cook it. But thanks to my sister, she gave me this healthy and delicious recipe. It can be cooked in many ways, one such is pulav. Stay tuned for many different dishes using Quinoa. This post is dedicated to my sister :) Here you go with the recipe.
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