Author: Gopi Krishna

In the name of comfort and spontaneity, we’ve collectively reached a younger era of *really* good pull-ons, without shame (even my youth team agrees, this isn’t a middle-aged thing anymore). Now, admittedly, I think a lot of these can look like boxers or pajama bottoms if not styled, but once I took the time to add a few simple things, I was convinced that there is no need for belly-buttons or zippers this summer (besides my favorite two pairs of jean shorts – in And in). From casual to fancy, here are the pull-on shorts that I thought were an…

Homemade crackers are crunchy and delicious baked snacks made with flour, butter and simple seasoning ingredients. These crackers have a crispy texture with a mild spicy flavor and taste good with tea or coffee. It’s made with basic pantry ingredients and doesn’t take much time to make. The crackers cook with golden edges and have a crisp and flaky texture. These homemade crackers are better than store-bought biscuits because you can control the ingredients and flavor easily, the mixed herbs and chili flakes give a nice aroma and flavor to the crackers. It can be served for evening snacks, small…

Welcome to the second installment of the “But I Need It” series. Check out the first one in case you missed it. This is a series for the design-obsessed (probably all of you ;)) about things that are on our Pinterest boards that we’re working hard on. Today, I am going to talk about wooden storage cabinets that look like pieces of art. Obviously, my Pinterest feed is full of wooden items, but this really is the best stuff, so no complaints here. And look, I love a simple and classic storage cabinet, dresser, etc., but when I see pieces…

A smart kitchen sounds fancy. But here’s the truth: most smart appliances just make life simpler. You don’t need a tech degree to use them. I’ve researched smart fridges, ovens, coffee makers, and more. Some are overpriced and frustrating. Others save you real time every single day. This list covers 12 smart kitchen appliances that actually work. They connect to your phone, respond to your voice, or automate boring tasks. No fluff. Just honest pros, cons, and price checks. LG MoodUP is on here. So are a few surprises. Let’s go. Why This Matters We’re all busy. Between work, kids,…

Aval Vadam is a traditional homemade fryam made using flattened rice, green chillies and cumin seeds. It is usually prepared during summer and dried thoroughly in hot sun until crisp. These vadas are easy to make at home and taste great when fried and served with rice. It can also be eaten as a crunchy snack at tea time. This homemade Aval Vadam is a nice change from the regular rice Vadam and requires only a few simple ingredients. After frying its taste becomes crisp and the taste of green chillies and cumin seeds gives good taste. Once thoroughly dried…

Diwali Legium is a medicinal food that aids digestion after eating a variety of food during Diwali. Diwali legium is made by grinding spices, adding them to jaggery syrup and cooking until it thickens. Learn how to make Diwali legium with step by step pictures. Diwali Legiyam at Home – Doesn’t it sound good?! Actually I had no plan to make this post. Yesterday when I was having my usual conversation with Soumya she asked me to post Diwali Marunthu recipe. And this felt good to me because I felt that Diwali Marunthu is very important for us after all…

Atta Laddu is a delicious, soft laddu made using wheat flour, ghee and sugar. Atta laddus are usually made during Diwali, special occasions and can be made in just a few minutes. Learn how to make Atta Laddu with step by step pictures and video. Atta Laddu is a healthy and easy laddu recipe that I tried a few weeks ago. This surprised me a lot because I didn’t expect it to taste so good. I liked it very much and so did Mitthu. The texture and taste is amazing, it is healthy especially for children. jump to: About Atta…

Cornflakes Mixture is a crisp snack made from roasted cornflakes, fried gram, peanuts and spices. Cornflakes mixture is an instant snack that is a tea time favorite and is healthier than packed junk food. Learn how to make cornflakes mix with the help of step-by-step pictures. I have tasted the cornflakes mixture only a few times. Once I tasted Haldiram’s cornflakes mix, I also liked the Khatta Meeta mix. This morning it suddenly occurred to me that why not try cooking the cornflakes mixture in the oven, so that we can eat it guilt-free. check Madras Mixture Recipe If you…

Bread Gulab Jamun is a delicious sweet made using bread, sugar, milk, oil. Bread Gulab Jamun is a quick alternative to regular Gulab Jamun and is usually made for special occasions and Diwali. Learn how to make Bread Gulab Jamun with the help of step by step pictures. When I saw this easy jamun recipe made using bread I liked the idea as it was made in a jiffy with easily available ingredients i.e. bread. Also, I was not confident in trying khoya jamun directly as this is the first time that I am making my own jamun at home.…

Have you ever had a problem for which you wanted to find a solution that most people would hear about and advise you to “just give up and start over?” I’m dealing with this same scenario right now in my daughter’s curtained bedroom. However, let me remind you about a decade ago, to give you some quick context that may explain why I’m not ready to scratch a piece of home decor that’s giving me a bit of a headache. Long before I became a mother, before I left Florida for California (and, of course, long before I left California…