Curd paradise for Krishna Janmashtami's Dahi handi
The beautiful festival of Krishna Janmashtami commemorates the birthday of Lord Krishna. The festival which is also referred to as the Gokulashtami or Govinda in Maharashtra, is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm by the devotees. On this auspicious day, while some devotees fast and pray until midnight when Lord Krishna is born, some people create an adorable cradle of flowers in the temple and place a miniature of Lord Krishna in it for celebrating his birthday.
A date with the Middle East's dates -Healthy Gourmet food gifting for Raksha Bandhan
Today is yet another beautiful day of Raksha Bandhan.Its a festival where sisters tie a colorful band on the brothers wrist and the brothers and sisters exchange promise to be by each other’s side and love each other.In India this festival is celebrated with lot of love and enthusiasm in each household.Sisters in each household cook for their brother and gift him something thoughtful.I too was habituated to gifting premium chocolates to my brother till I had a chance encounter with this date brand called Doyen in Natures Basket,Bandra.
God’s own feast : Chef Payal explores Onam Sadhya
Onam is a Hindu festival of joy,solidarity and compassion that embodies Kerala’s cultural unity and pluralism.As I write this food blog, I and my family offer prayers for the people of Kerala.I hope God’s own country shines to its full glory again soon.
Food stylist Payal’s Top 5 must have Eid Desserts
Eid special Dessert trails in Mumbai Eid is a festival celebrated with prayers, get-together of family and friends, and a mega traditional feast. As any traditional Indian festival is not complete without desserts, celebrations of Eid too are never complete without the indulgence of a delectable range of traditional sweets and desserts. So, let us today on this auspicious occasion of Eid-Ul-Adha (Bakra Eid) which is a sacred festival of sacrifice, spread the cheer of festivity with a dash of sweetness. Here is a list of some culinary delights that are worth trying, on this festival of Eid. This post is a shout