Tales from the kitchen, culinary techniques, cultural practices, recipes,travel, health and life
Where in the world am I? I am in Kerala, India.At an Ayurvedic retreat called Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala . Kerala is one of the root hubs of Ayurvedic science which has beenĀ preserved since centuries.Kerala is also a preserve for some of the most ancient dance forms and self defense techniques which are almost extinct... Continue Reading →
If you are a person who needs theories and proofs and research to make you believe in something, please by all means skip reading this post. If you are willing to understand how Ayurvedic system of healing works please read through. What is Ayurveda? Ayurveda is a science of life, it has roots from ancient... Continue Reading →
Summers are unforgiving this year in California.Ever since I moved here this year is the first time Im seeing temperatures touch 100s. We all crave for cool treats for the summer, although Id like to eat healthy and go for fruits majority of the time, I do crave that little indulgence here and there. To... Continue Reading →
Tonight's dinner is Noodle soup. I Needed something light yet full of nutrition and easy to digest tonight. Commonly made as chicken noodle soup, I made a vegetarian version, the tutorial also shows the chicken option.Quick, Simple , tasty , yet easy to make and digest! Other things you can add are cooked barley and... Continue Reading →
One week away from graduation as a Culinary Chef, I have a crazy passion for french pastries. I mean there are two realms of cakes in the US.One - those that use fondant and regular butter creams ideal for making themed cakes.The other being mousse cakes/Entremets or french pastries.I definitely love the latter better and... Continue Reading →
I have been baking a lot of cakes for my friends lately and I wanted to bake something different this time for mom.For one of my previous cakes I liked the meringue I made for a swiss buttercream and wanted to incorporate meringues into this trial.Nothing better than pavlova to suit the need. Pavlova is... Continue Reading →
Aqua Frescas translate to "fresh waters" in spanish.They are made by blending fruits with sugar and water.For the Mango aqua fresca we are using fresh mango, orange juice, mintleaves and to add a twist to it pani puri masala. Note: I made the drink at a holi meetup as a demo,the pictures were clicked by... Continue Reading →
This drink screams tropical in its color.Pink color from the grenadine and orange from the orange juice and bright contrast and tequila to add a kick to it. Note: I made the drink at a holi meetup as a demo,the pictures were clicked by my friend Anita atĀ http://www.anitamokashi.com/ Ingredients: 1.5 oz tequila 1 cup orange... Continue Reading →
This is a much favored drink during summers in India.We can make it a little more interesting with the recipe below by the use of almonds, tapioca pearls. Note: I made the drink at a holi meetup as a demo,the pictures were clicked by my friend Anita atĀ http://www.anitamokashi.com/ Ingredients: 1 cups chilled milk 1 tablespoon... Continue Reading →
This is one of my favorite drinks whenever I visit Hawaii along with Mai Tai and Pina Colada.This drink features pineapple, coconut, citrus from the curacao and rum, singing heavily tropical flavors! Note: I made the drink at a holi meetup as a demo,the pictures were clicked by my friend Anita atĀ http://www.anitamokashi.com/ Ingredients: 2 oz... Continue Reading →
Prathima Koneru 