Beans thoran and Mooru kachiyathu

I decided that this year was going to be the year I learn how to make all those sadya dishes that I see around all the blogs and draft it here..maybe I'll have them all documented in time for onam and make a feast. That's highly unlikely, but its nice to think I may do it.A friend of ours was relocating to India (a while back) and we decided to do a session at ours before she left. The husband decided...

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Chocolate and hazelnut laddoo (truffles)

First of all a huuuuge thanks to all those who left comments on the ad post. I am a wee bit embarrassed and at the same time overwhelmed at the outcome. Its weird watching myself on telly and I hope I get used to it soon :)Those who attended Bloggers' Buzz beginning of this year might remember Devnaa who sponsored a box of sweets for the goody bag? Or let me put it this way, those of you who attended...

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The New Finish Quantum TV advert

Sooooo.... here it is finally. My first ever TV appearance for the New Finish Quantum ad. I am not going to ramble on, but instead let the video speak for itself. It goes on air tomorrow morning at 8.45am on ITV during the Lorraine breakfast programme, and although I'm a bit nervous at how the reactions are going to be, I cant help being all diva-like and excited about it.Over the next couple of weeks Danny and I will be sharing some exciting tips on the Finish Facebook page, along with some...

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Sponsored review: Twinings Moroccan mint tea mojito

 Both Ro and I enjoy a good cuppa tea every once in a while. Mostly weekends, we try making all these different types of tea and enjoy it with some biscuits and such. I particularly love experimenting with it..like making a macaron flavour with it, different flavours of iced tea's with it, the occasional masala chai and our favourite the mint tea.I received a couple of boxes of Twinings tea to...

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Caribbean Jerk marinated poussin- a post in association with Schwartz

I know.. 3 posts in a week. Pat on the back for me right?Well, truth be told.. loads of pending posts and me being a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to my blog (OH MY GOD did I just say I was a perfectionist???), I end up taking a looot more time on a post with editing and re-editing and sometimes even re-cooking (is that a word?) and re-shooting. In spite of all this Ro finds grammatical and...

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