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How Father’s Can Establish A Bond With Their Child
Being a father is the most important role I will ever play and if I don’t do this well, no other thing I do really matters.-R.A.
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Spicy Garlic Chutney-Lasanyu Marchu
Spicy Garlic Chutney or Lasanyu Marchu as we Gujaratis call it, is a MUST HAVE condiment in my household. It’s similar to Thecha Chutney from Maharastra but I will always prefer the Gujarati version. As far back as I can remember a jar of garlic chutney was always in our fridge. I put this in everything from dal, spreading it on my dosa to adding a dollop of it into my pav bhaji! In fact, give me some lasanyu marchu with roti and I’m set! Growing up my family would mix cream cheese and this chutney together, slather it on some Italian bread and bake it! The adults would enjoy…
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My Birth Story-What people won’t tell you!
My birth story and all the good, bad and ugly that came along with it is finally ready for you to read! Giving birth to J has been the most empowering and wonderful time of my life. I had always heard of the joy that giving birth to your own child gives you, but I only truly was able to resonate with the saying once I did it myself. I already posted my Pregnancy Journey, previously, hope you enjoyed it. Now without further ado lets dive into my birth story! It may start off a bit boring but Baby J had plans of his own at the end!
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Mexican Street Style Chicken Tacos
I’m so happy I got this post up just in time for Cinco De Mayo! If you follow me on social media, you know my love for Tacos runs DEEP! So much so that I make Mexican Style Street Tacos once a week for my family, no matter what! Eating these tacos always take me back to vacations in Mexico, walking the streets and finding stall after stall selling these amazing tacos! No advertising needed, I mean the smells just waft you towards them! I serve mine with Homemade Mexican Rice and Beans (authentic and super easy recipe coming soon). Go crazy and add any toppings you like, but onion,…
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5 Steps to Help Your Baby to Sleep Through the Night(GUEST POST)
Hey Guys, today on the blog we have a wonderful and insightful post by a dear friend Lynette from Serene Sleep Solutions. Some of you may know that since Baby J has been born, his sleep has been a bit erratic. I have tried everything from sleep training to rocking him till he falls asleep in my arms. Needless to say, after trying Lynette’s method for one week, we have some progress! I plan on continuing with it till J gets the hang of things and Mom and Dad can finally get some sleep! I hope you guys enjoy!
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Indian Spiced Hashbrowns
Indian Spiced Hashbrowns are a Sunday MUST in my house! I mean come on, who doesn’t love Hashbrowns? It pleases even the pickiest eaters, including young children! I came up with the idea, to add Indian spices to the mix after regular hashbrowns started to become a bit boring. I love how the spices give the hashbrowns a bit of warmth and spice. I make a huge batch of these to last at least two to three days. I love them so much that I could eat them on their own without any eggs or accompaniments. Hope you guys enjoy them as much as my family and I do!
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A New Mom’s Survival Guide to Flying Internationally with a Baby
Oh baby, baby, baby! Flying and traveling can be frustrating for an adult. But, flying with a baby can be nerve-wracking and downright frightening. Put your mind to rest, this post will help alleviate your baby flying fears and make your trip memorable instead of miserable!
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Sweet and Spicy Gujarati Kadhi
Kadhi can be compared to a creamy, tangy, and spicy soup if you will. I have always looked at kadhi as comfort food. In India Kadhi comes in many variations, Punjabi Kadhi has Pakora(dumplings) in it and Sindhi Kadhi is sort of similar to Sambhar or Dal. I remember the first time I had Punjabi Kadhi, I found it quite weird that there was “bhaajiya”(pakora) in my Kadhi. I have since fallen in love with my husband’s Punjabi Kadhi, although the recipe below will always be my first choice compared to any other kadhi EVER! This particular recipe is for Gujarati Kadhi, just like my mama makes! In my…
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Greek Lemon Chicken Kabob with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
I’ve been yearning to share this recipe for a while now and I am just now getting to it! Better late than never right? These Greek Kabobs are quick, easy to make and super healthy! Seriously! What more could you ask for in a dish right? Kabobs of different variations are on rotation every two weeks or so in my household. If you don’t have lemons on hand, use limes! I have used both and the dish turns out great either way! You could place the skewers over a salad or in a pita pocket for a quick lunch or light dinner. I placed them on a bed of couscous…
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Babies First Holi and 6 Month Birthday!
Happy 6 Month Birthday Baby J and Happy Holi! Today marks the day J turns six months old and it’s Holi yay! I have no idea where the time went! I still remember the moment he was born like it was yesterday. Everything with him has changed, including the sound of his cries to his temperament. I love seeing him rolling over, trying to crawl around the house. He now eats pureed food, well at least some it of it, most of the food ends up outside of his mouth! I stare at him in awe sometimes wondering how much more he can amaze me. His favorites words are…
