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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
A delicious Goan style Prawn and Okra curry that is a hit in almost every Goan household. This curry is made using coconut and coconut milk and tastes great with rice and fried fish/prawns as an accompaniment. Goan Prawn and Ladyfinger curry (ALERT: This post contains affiliate links. … Read more
If you love samosas, you’ve got to try out this baked samosa recipe. Make these tasty and healthy baked samosas and eat them guilt free, with any chutney or sauce of your choice. … Read more
Some practical advice and tips to keep in mind while selecting books for your baby. Photo: By Jon Mick [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons (ALERT: This post contains affiliate links. Read our Disclosure Policy here) Both, my husband and I, love to read and are just book lovers in … Read more
With a toddler in tow, I am constantly on the look out for quick and easy ways to do everything, especially cooking. This Microwave Pulao recipe is quick and simple. You can even tweak the recipe slightly and cook the pulao any way you normally do, if time … Read more
Housework is time consuming, exhausting and boring. Here are a few simple tips to simplify routine housework and help save time. You might find that housework is really not all that bad! By User:Mysid (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons (ALERT: This post contains affiliate links. Read our … Read more
Useful tips and information to keep in mind while baking a cake. Follow these instructions to get a perfectly baked cake. Photo: By Mark Pellegrini (Own work) [CC-BY-SA-2.5], via Wikimedia Commons (ALERT: This post contains affiliate links. Read our Disclosure Policy here) Baking a cake is quite similar to performing … Read more
A simple yet delicious vegetable stew that can be easily adapted to suit the non-veg palate. The flavours of the stew are well balanced and it is not too spicy. (ALERT: This post contains affiliate links. Read our Disclosure Policy here) Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Serves 2 – consumed within … Read more
A quick and easy chocolate cake recipe, to launch my new blog. It is a deliciously moist and rich chocolate cake with a hint of coffee. Photo: By Dennis Mojado [CC-BY-2.0], via Wikimedia Commons(ALERT: This post contains affiliate links. Read our Disclosure Policy here) The recipe is very simple and requires … Read more