So as many of you know, I’ve suffered with eczema since I was two years old. SEE POST: Living with Eczema. As a result of that, I know a lot about it. Or at least more than the average person. I’ve tried everything from creams and ointments to taking oatmeal baths to eliminating certain foods…
Spicy Indian Eggplant I’ve never been much for eggplant. So when I found this Spicy Indian Eggplant recipe, I didn’t rush to make it right away. I figured I’d try it…eventually…but I didn’t plan to like it. Nuh-uh. Not for me. I guess I was a little jilted because the only ever time I’ve had…
I belatedly realized that I’ve been posting a few recipes that include garam masala, and that many of you might not know what that actually is. Garam masala means “warming spice mix.” It can be a mixture of whole or ground spices, and the recipes that it can be used in are numerous, but they…
You all are going to love this for 4 reasons: It was one of the first Indian dishes I ever made, which means that it is EASY! It can be made in 30 minutes flat! It tastes delicious. It tastes even better on the second day. Or the third day. Or the fourth day. Well…if…
Butter Believer posted a status on Facebook the other day that read like this: “Husband wants a “normal” toothpaste, but I refuse to get that nasty stuff with fluoride, triclosan, and a hundred other toxic chemicals in it. But all the “natural” toothpastes contain glycerin, which coats teeth and prevents minerals from reaching them. Anyone…
This Saturday, we got to spend a lovely evening with my mother and sister. Instead of cooking at our house, we cooked at theirs! Almonds are plentiful in Northern India, and they are often combined with cream in savory dishes and desserts. The almonds lend a light sweetness to dishes, as well as act as…