I’m lucky to have a mother and mother-in-law who know how to cook. My mom can whip up original creations at the drop of a hat and my mother-in-law’s cooking makes me want to open a restaurant and eat Indian food all day long. I love variety in food with fresh ingredients. Some food preparations, especially those of south Asia, take a lot of time to prepare authentically. And with […] Read More
This is a Chana Masala recipe from India. I love to double this recipe! If you don’t want it spicy, put in half (or less) of the green chili and red chili powder. 9 ounces of chickpeas Soak the chickpeas over night if you are using fresh ones, then cook for 1.5 hours. To save time, Liz style, use 1 can of organic chickpeas in water. Pour into a bowl […] Read More
My oldest child enthusiastically declares, “Six is the best ever for me!” while we’re in the bathroom styling a very specifically requested hair-do. “You think so?” I ask. She explains, “Well…2 was okay…umm 5 was okay… but… hum…” she pauses to really think about it then adds, “Yes! Six Is the best year I’ve ever lived so far Mom!” My hope for you: That you too are living your best […] Read More
After Atha Garu finishes preparing breakfast, serving it and cleaning up, I watch her begin her next task, preparing lunch. She sits at a little table in her small humid kitchen, with an old chopping block and knife, rubbing her top lip against her bottom lip as she sits silently in her salvar kameez cutting vegetables. Sometimes I help. Sometimes she lets me chop. Her way is specific and practiced […] Read More
