Author: Gopi Krishna

First of all, I just want to say one big thing Thank you To everyone who read and commented on last week’s post about our primary bathroom! Your kind words really mean a lot. As you know, I’m not a regular writer on the blog, so putting myself and my home out there is still a little nerve-wracking for me – but hearing from you makes it definitely fun! Today, I’m excited to share our daughters’ bathroom! When you last heard from me in July, I gave a little peek at the Space pre-demo, but here’s a quick refresher. Honestly,…

Namak Para is a very simple and crispy snack made from wheat flour, maida, ghee and some spices. These small fried pieces are very crunchy and perfect to eat at any time. Namak Para is an Indian version of a cookie perfect for tea time. It is a favorite tea time snack in many households and is loved by people of all age groups. Namak par is made by rolling the dough into balls, then rolling them, cutting them and frying them until golden and crisp. Namak para has a mild flavor of celery and ghee which makes it very…

Gobi Matar is a simple and delicious North Indian style curry made with cauliflower and green peas cooked with onions, tomato masala and some Indian spices. It is one of the semi-dry vegetables that always brings a feeling of comfort in every meal. The combination of tender cauliflower and sweet green peas coated in delicious spices makes it nutritious and filling. Gobi Matar Masala is healthy and also light as it uses less oil and no cream. The cauliflower gives a mild flavor and the peas add a nice sweetness which balances the spices very well. Gobi Matar can be…

Last Friday, William came home from work exhausted and stressed. I had exactly 20 minutes before his Zoom call started, and I needed to feed him something that didn’t taste like “we gave up.” I threw this creamy Tuscan ravioli together, and when he took the first bite, he actually stopped scrolling through his phone. Then he said, “Can we have this every Friday?” Mission accomplished.This creamy Tuscan ravioli recipe has become our Friday night tradition. It’s one of those dishes that tastes like you spent an hour cooking when you really spent 20 minutes. Why I Love This Creamy…

Last month, William mentioned he’d been stopping at a bubble tea shop near his office almost every afternoon. When I asked how much he was spending, he mumbled “$7 per drink” while avoiding eye contact. I did the math – that’s $35 a week, $140 a month, on tea with chewy balls in it. I love him, but absolutely not. I learned to make this matcha bubble tea at home, and now he hasn’t been back to that shop in three weeks.This matcha boba tea tastes exactly like the expensive cafe version, costs about $2 per serving, and takes 10…

Two Sundays ago, William invited his entire fantasy football league over to watch the game. I made these sweet and spicy chicken wings without telling anyone they were homemade. Three guys asked which restaurant we ordered from. When I said I made them, one guy literally didn’t believe me until William backed me up. Best compliment ever!These Sweet And Spicy Chicken Wings have become our go-to for every gathering. They’re sticky, crispy, perfectly balanced between sweet honey and spicy heat, and they disappear faster than I can make them. The glaze caramelizes on the wings and creates this incredible coating…

Happy Sunday everyone, and we hope you all have a great and fun week!! We were so excited to finally unveil the River House living room and Caitlin’s primary bathroom (check them out if you missed them). Oh, and if you also missed M’s incredible home decor gift guide, it’s a must-see. She spent a lot of time crafting each piece, and boy, is it a beautiful scroll. Ok, now on to the link… This week’s home tour We’re not sure if we’ve highlighted this before, but if so, it’s worth another look! From none other than Reeth Design, this…

Last Thursday, I had exactly 30 minutes before William’s work call started, and I needed to get dinner on the table. I threw this maple dijon chicken together in pure desperation mode, and when William took his first bite, he actually stopped mid-chew and said, “Wait, this is really good. Like, REALLY good.” High praise from a man who usually just nods and keeps eating.Now this easy maple dijon chicken is in our regular rotation. It tastes like something you’d order at a nice restaurant, but it’s ready faster than waiting for delivery. Why I Love This Maple Dijon Chicken…

Last month, I brought these salted caramel butter bars to my book club meeting. Three women asked for the recipe before I even sat down. One of them texted me at 10 PM that same night saying she was making them right then because she couldn’t stop thinking about them. That’s the power of these bars.William says these are better than any bakery dessert he’s ever tried, and that’s coming from a man who has strong opinions about sweets. The buttery shortbread base, the gooey caramel middle, and those flaky sea salt crystals on top? It’s the perfect balance of…

Last weekend, we had friends over for dinner and I was panicking because I forgot to plan anything. I threw this grilled chicken pesto pasta together with whatever I had in the fridge some chicken, a jar of pesto, pasta, and cherry tomatoes. Everyone went back for seconds. One friend literally asked if I was secretly a chef. Nope, just desperate and lucky!This easy chicken pesto pasta recipe has become our warm-weather go-to. It’s light enough for hot summer nights but filling enough that William doesn’t complain he’s still hungry an hour later. The grilled chicken adds that smoky flavor,…