Thirst quencher for summer

Its mid March in Bangalore and the temperature has really gone up. Stepping out in the sun post 10 has become painful. I try and finish all my work before 10 but some days i need to go out. Moreover next week onwards I will be starting my B2 classes(hopefully) and the heat scares me. I usually drink lots of water but going out in sun makes me crave for Juices, Soda.

Fruity Dessert

My daughter and I love having fruits. I never had problems feeding fruits to her. Personally I feel we should eat fruits than making fruit juices out of it. I have heard lots of parents and kids who don't like eating them.

Baby Steps to Marathon

Lalbagh is a very beautiful place for morning walkers/Joggers. Few years back, I used to be a regular walker in Lalbagh.

Fruit Salad story

As mentioned earlier, my daughter is a very active kid. Her favorite pass times are jumping and running.

Deepavali...Celebrating Light, Celebrating Life

People in India, celebrate Deepavali or Diwali in a magnificent way. People clean their house for this festival to welcome Goddess Lakshmi.

Vignahartha Ganesha

The end of shravana month paves way to the bhadrapada month, a month where we celebrate Gauri and Ganesha festival.

Punyakoti- Kannada song

My 3 year old kid loves listening to stories. Her craze for story is so much that now a days  we have to weave a story around the animal or thing she mentions which brings to the childhood memory of mine.

The movie "Jullie and Julia"

I was totally sad yesterday.The best thing I do during this time is watch TV and voila there the movie was playing on Romedy now. Julie and Julia is a beautiful movie about the two women and their passion for cooking and it is a true story.I had heard about the movie before but never thought I will watch it. Julie belongs to modern times and Julia from old times. Even though in different times there was so much similarity in their lives and they handled it so differently.

New Year Resoultions

We are on to the 5th day of this Year and how many of our resolutions are still been kept... I always wonder why do we make the resolution when we can't keep. Hmm People will feel strange when they read my previous line. The whole point of these resolutions is to bring about a good change in ourselves. Why can't we wake up one day and decide to implement the change we want than waiting for a new year or an auspicious day.

Weightloss Journey...

Weight loss,Weight loss.......This is one of the main thing always in my mind since 2005. Before, I had never worried about what I ate as I was active in sports,used to teach dance for my apartment kids. I don't know suddenly what happened to my metabolism, slowly and steadily started putting on weight.

Hot Cup of Coffee

Busy Busy Busy!!! That's how my life is turning up now. I don't know when was the last time, I had breakfast or any meal of the day peacefully. My Toddler is very hyperactive kid. I have never seen her sit in one place for more than a minute. She needs to know anything and everything.

Teachers Day

Happy Teachers day to all the wonderful teachers.They are people who mould our life and I am very thankful to some of my teachers whom i met in my school days. During my middle school, I remember telling my parents that i want to be a teacher.

Mamama's Pongal

When I was a kid, I used to love this pongal made by mamama(maternal grandmother in konkani). I have tried to replicate this recipe to the dot but I wasn't able to. I think I don't have my grannys touch. To my surprise even my daughter love this pongal. Post my marriage, whenever i used to be alone at home this was my breakfast, lunch and dinner. Now Whenever my mood is off, I cook this.

Play group fun for LO

Its been 2 months my daughter is been going to Day Care for 90 minutes. The first two days was fun for her but after that she didn't like the school. She used to cry continuously asking for me and teacher used to give up and call me to pick her up.

Hectic trip to hometown

Its been hectic 2 months. My Lo started going to school from April 1st.Even though it was for 90 minutes, she used to come back in 45 mins. My whole time was going in picking her up and dropping her. She became so insecure and started clinging to me. I was looking forward for my trip to hometown Nagara. It was my cousin's upanayan. I was meeting some of my relatives after a longtime. My only worry was whether my daughter will be able to adjust to the crowd. It was hot and humid. She was cranky and irritated. I started repenting as to why I had come here. But being the elder sister, I had to go and perform certain rituals. I was looking for a relaxed trip but it turned into a nightmare. To top this, I gained weight (2kgs) eating nice food.The only thing i enjoyed was the sunrise @ Bantwal. Hope to have a nice trip whenever we plan to drive down.

Potty training

When my daughter turned 1 last august, we thought of not putting diapers to her and start her potty training. I read too many articles online to get some info on how to potty train and bought her training seat.

Friends or Acquaintance

We come across so many people in our life on a day to day basis. With some we make instant connections and think these will be our friends for life.

Womens day Potluck

On the occassion of womens day, a small function is organised in our apartment tomorrow. From my high school days, i have been involved in organizing cultural activites but this time even though i was helping out with planning i couldn't do much because of my daughter. I was little disappointed and frustrated with her but i think its a phase and will pass. Next year probably i will be involved in bigger way. All the women are getting something or the other as part of the potluck. I am cooking Mangalore Buns. Its kind of puri with Banana as one of the ingredient. Here, i have taken  ingredients for 40 buns.Recipe for this is as follows.

Under the Weather....

Today was one of those days when i couldn't go to the gym due to a bad cold. Everything was planned yesterday. At 5.30 AM, when the alarm rang i hardly could open my eyes. As usual my hubby  also tried to wake me up but all his efforts went in vain. I decided to sleep rather than going for a workout. One change in the morning has turned my day upside down. From breakfast, lunch to dinner nothing has gone as per the schedule. On top of it, the guilt of not working out and my desire to eat chocolate and chats is troubling me a lot.I gave up for my craving and had some junk food, chocolate.Today is the day when my daughter has turned into Dennis (from Dennis the menance). Thanks to her,I have got some exercise while keeping things back in its place and running around in the park trying to stop her from pulling the plants, eating sand and mud. Hope not to see major weight gain tommorrow and continue with my fitness plan.

Instant Dosa

Planning things in advance makes my life easier. If things aren't planned than my whole day goes for a toss. Shriya (my daughter) gets irritated for not spending time with her. She is very curious as to what I am doing in the Kitchen and wants to taste each and every bit. My hubby leaves to office early in the morning. I have to prepare Breakfast for him and then leave to gym before my 16 month old wakes up. My mother-in-law takes care of her if I return a bit late(If I ever reach my desired weight than its only coz of my mil). Every weekend, we chalkout a plan for our food requirements. I would make idli batter or dosa batter and refrigerate it.  Some weekends when we have to meet our friends or relatives and things are not planned then the following weekdays are chaotic.Instant Rice flour dosa is a saviour for me as everybody loves it. Here the recipe for it.