Guac is not extra when you make it home! Hehe. Guacamole is of course a classic and standard recipe! However, everyone makes it just a little differently. Here is my tried and true version of homemade guacamole. My top three tips for the freshest and best guac: Squeeze fresh lime […]
What is your standard order when you go to a South Indian restaurant for breakfast? For most people in Karnataka, which is the South Indian state that I am from, the standard order is “two idli with one vada.” For my mom, it’s “two vada, one idli.” 😀 This type […]
Summer time means that everyone’s gardens are overflowing with an abundance of fresh mint leaves! Grab a few and toss them in your drink of choice. Fresh mint tastes absolutely fantastic in tea, coffee, smoothies, spritzers, or any other drink your heart desires. But, what do you do when you […]
Does any one else have a really hard time convincing their husbands to eat a salad as an entire meal? My husband loves veggies and will happily eat a side salad. However, it’s hard to convince him that a salad will be filling enough for lunch. I don’t entirely blame […]
Anytime we go to a restaurant that has an entree involving Chipotle anything or offers a side of creamy Chipotle sauce, you can bet my husband will get it. He just loves the flavor and he’s gotten me hooked on it too! I still like Verde sauces (made from Jalapeños […]
Lately, my mornings don’t start without a hot cup of chai prepared by my husband. If you have known me for years, you may have read that and done a double take: chai?! Yes, that is right. The coffee addict has converted over to chai tea. Now don’t get me […]
Hi! I'm Chaitra, a 30 something, wifey, and foodie. I was born in Bangalore, India but grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, IL. I'm a medical device engineer who's passionate about food, home decor, and entertaining. I invite you to join my adventures in cooking and in life. :)
