Author: Gopi Krishna

You guys. I am having a lot of fun designing this house (our guest cottage). We don’t even know what it will be used for, but I have some thoughts on future work that are informing our decisions. So if you want in my brain (I’m not sure I’d recommend it), here’s what’s floating around in there: My home office (and a place to hold meetings outside my home). I’m still not interested in creating an “office” where everyone essentially has to be present every day (which is why neither of us chose typical office careers), nor do I want…

Jangri is a crisp and soft sweet which has a beautiful bright orange and shiny color which makes it very attractive on any festive table. It is made by squeezing a smooth paste of urad dal in hot oil and soaking it in sugar syrup. This makes the Jangri crispy on the outside, softer and chewier on the inside. It has a slight crunch when you bite into it and soon softens with the sweetness of the syrup. It is often prepared during family gatherings or special festivals when we want to make something classic and beautiful. Although it sounds…

Shakkar Para is a delicious sweet made from wheat flour, ghee and sugar. It is cut into small diamond shapes and fried until golden brown, then coated with light sugar syrup which gives a coating and sweet taste on top. This is one of those sweets that brings a homely and festive feel at the same time. This Shakkar Para is quite popular in many North Indian households, mostly made during Diwali or small family get-togethers. It is very easy to make and it lasts for many days, so people carry it even while travelling. The ingredients are very basic…

Welcome to the gift guide for the home design enthusiast…or let’s face it, maybe you are the home enthusiast wanting to get your house more dialed in before hosting people. While shopping for this, I really curated with my gut – I only chose pieces that got me SO excited. Pieces that felt really noteworthy either by being really stylish and fresh, OR by being so affordable and good (and a few affordable and easy to style staples in the mix). Head to the home gift guide page to see so many other options that are also rad, and keep…

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Arisi Murukku is a crisp and light South Indian snack made using rice and some spices. It is slightly different from regular murukku as it is made using a batter of soaked and ground rice instead of prepared rice flour. Its texture is light, crispy and with a mild spice flavor which makes it perfect to have with evening tea or coffee. This murukku is a great option when you don’t have rice flour at home but still want to make something crispy and delicious. Because it is made from ground rice batter, it tastes more refreshing and tastes better…

Meethi Sev, also known as Seeni Sev, is a light and crispy snack covered with a thin sugar coating which makes it slightly crunchy and sweet in each bite. It is a simple and delicious sweet made using gram flour and rice flour, which is fried into thin golden pieces and then mixed with sugar syrup. This whole process fills the kitchen with lovely aroma and gives a festive feel. This sweet sev is mostly made on festivals and special family occasions and is loved by both children and adults alike. It has a melt-in-the-mouth texture and each thread is…

Last Saturday afternoon, Lina and three of his friends came running in from the backyard, sweaty and starving. “Mom, we need snacks!” They stood there staring at me with hopeful eyes. I opened the freezer and spotted a bag of pizza rolls I’d forgotten about. “Give me ten minutes,” I said, pulling out the air fryer. Lina’s friend Connor had never seen one before. “What’s that thing?” he asked. “Magic,” I told him, dumping air fryer pizza rolls into the basket. I’ve been using an air fryer for years, ever since my sister convinced me to try one. At first…

Last Tuesday afternoon, Lina came home from soccer practice absolutely starving. “Mom, I’m so hungry I could eat like… ten tacos!” He dropped his gear by the door and headed straight for the fridge. I’d been marinating Grilled Chicken Burrito all afternoon and the grill was already going. “How about a grilled chicken burrito instead?” I asked, pulling out tortillas. His eyes lit up. “With everything on it?” he asked, already washing his hands. “With everything,” I confirmed. Why I Love This Grilled Chicken Burrito I started making these homemade burritos when Lina was going through his “only chicken nuggets”…

And we are back! It’s been a little over three months since we broke out our tiny, builder-grade primary bathroom and our daughter’s bathroom for a much-needed update. Finally I’m so happy to report that the bathrooms are complete! Last time you heard from me, we just did the demo, and I shared my rough design plans for both locations. Something I failed to mention in my previous post – I’m an interior design school dropout. I was so Close to Savannah College of Art and Design. Loved the city, loved the school, but as a small-town girl from Oregon,…