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I missed out on Silent Saturday. I missed out on Wordless Wednesday. Today I am suffering from Bloggers Burnout! So, I have decided to celebrate – Throwback Thursday! This is a photograph of a beach in Goa that I had clicked way back in 2009. Just looking at … Read more
Those of you who have been following me since inception might have noticed a sudden burst of posts from me this past week. Let me explain! Ever since I started out with my blog, I lacked discipline. I simply got carried away with anything and everything. I was … Read more
UPDATE: LINK COLLECTION FOR THIS PARTY IS CLOSED, but you can still check out the links of the participants below and get to know all about them. Hello Everybody. Its finally here – My first ever linky party! Have you ever been to one of those parties where … Read more
This is a recipe for the preparation of Tomato Rice in the Microwave. However, you can modify it and prepare the normal way too, if you do not fancy using the Microwave. This is a mildly flavoured rice and goes well with any gravy or raita. INGREDIENTS 2 … Read more
“Martin – a true story of a boy’s fight against cancer” is truly a book worth reading and is full of valuable lessons to be learnt from a little boy who braved cancer. Years ago (Maybe 1995 or 1996) at a book exhibition, I noticed this particular book … Read more
An article on the increasing trend towards fast and convenience foods and how we can and must fight this Fast Food Fad. Homemakers can play a major role in fighting this fad by providing their family with healthy, nutritious and tasty home-cooked alternatives. Photo: Microsoft Office Image This … Read more
Pets are an integral part of the family, and their well being is of equal importance to the homemaker as that of any other family member. This articles discusses the causes and symptoms of Distemper – a dreaded disease in canines. Read further to learn how to protect … Read more
The health of the family is the prime consideration of any homemaker and eating a healthy breakfast is more vital to your health than you think. Read on to find out why you and your family should be eating breakfast like a king! Photo: Microsoft Office image … Read more
Gifting is a common way of telling someone how much they mean to you. Yet at times, you may find yourself scratching your head, trying to think of the perfect gift for someone you truly care about. I cannot give you a sure shot formula on selecting the … Read more
I have been reading a lot about Linky Parties lately and am very excited at the thought of hosting one myself. So, do stay tuned to Helping The Homemaker, for my first ever Linky Party!
Most of us underestimate the value of a good night’s sleep. Sleep deprivation is more common now than ever! This article stresses on the importance of sleep and the consequences of not getting enough sleep Nelson Rodrigues, a 30 year old Assistant manager of a well-known IT firm, … Read more
Few things are as overwhelming as becoming a mother for the very first time. Motherhood is challenging – physically, emotionally and psychologically! This article lists out 10 simple tips that helped me cope with the stress of new motherhood. Giving birth to your first baby turns your life … Read more
This is a quick and simple recipe for Veg Makhanwala with Mushrooms. The dish consists of a creamy, mildly spiced gravy containing various mixed vegetables and mushrooms. The dish goes well with any rice dish, pulao or rotis, naans etc. (ALERT: This post contains affiliate links. Read our … Read more
This is a simple yet tasty Microwave Prawn Pulao recipe. This spicy and flavoursome rice and prawn dish can be prepared quickly and easily in the Microwave. You can even tweak the recipe slightly and cook the pulao any way you normally do, if you are not too … Read more
Kozhi Vartha Kari is a lip-smacking chicken dish from South India. This taste of this spicy, tangy chicken dish is sure to be a hit with family and friends. This is a semi-dry dish, but can be prepared with gravy too and goes well with any mildly spiced … Read more
Goan Sausage Pulao is a very popular dish in Goa prepared using traditionally made Goan Pork sausages. This spicy rice preparation is a treat for the tastebuds of anybody who loves Goan Pork sausages (Chorizos) I love Goan sausage Pulao and so does everybody in my family. It … Read more