Roasted Duck and Sour White & Red Cabbage in old Bohemian style. Living in Southern Germany it is very easy to visit neighbor countries with few hours of travel by car. Last Tuesday was my Birthday. Usually, on my Birthday my hubby surprises me with presents. But this time...

  Everyone enjoys celebrating Birthdays. Pet is also one of the family members, so why not the special day be different and enjoyable.  We celebrated MAX’s Birthday with our family yesterday. Though he can’t realize what it is like, hope he had a feeling that it is not yet...

Panacotta is an Italian “melt-in-mouth” Dessert. The ingredients are simple but the dessert is so rich and can be made in whatever flavors you like them. One of our favorite desserts these days. Last week my daughter asked to prepare for her again. But I wanted to do it...

March 19th, 2011 was a historic and special day for a few reasons. Holi festival, Supermoon, and a cool mocktail. Holi is a religious Hindu festival celebrated on the last full moon day during Feb and March. During this day people share their happiness by spraying different colors on...

Haha!. One of my long-awaited recipes in my list and finally, its time to be out during this Carnival Season. During February and March Carnival is celebrated in Europe. Berliner is the most popular theme food during Carnival Season. Nevertheless, it has its unique place in every bakery and...

I was surprised by the fact that 5 years old knows already about Valentine’s day. Riya says that it is a heartin day and everyone  should wish their loved ones with a greeting card.  She did wish her Dad and me. She also made a greeting card already...

The food in India has different colors too!!. In North India, people like to have wheat-based main food. Whereas in South India,  Rice is their main food. Every state and city has unique food, it is because they use the ingredients which are available locally. Every religion has its...

 I wish all my friends and viewers a Happy and prosperous New Year and Pongal. Pongal is one of the main festivals in India. It is celebrated from January 14th – 16th. Though it is called by different names like Sankranthi, Makara Sankranthi, and Lohri in different parts...

Yesterday was a great day and We celebrated my Hubby’s B’ day. Every year I would like to bake a different cake and surprise him with gifts at 12 in the midnight. This year I started baking a bit late in the evening after he went to bed. It...

Last Thursday on Nov 11th,  Riya’s Kindergarten Team, have remembered St.Martin’s day. The parents and children have been invited to a beautiful children’s playground, which is located on top of the hill close to Kindergarten. It was amazing to listen to the Music band and songs from little voices....

I am glad to write this recipe, as some of my friends have requested it. Here it goes… Ingredients: Whole Almonds – 300gms Sugar – 250 gms Milk – 1 1/2 cup (or) 1 cup Water Rose Essence – little Red color – a pinch (add little red to...

Almond Sweets Today is Diwali and this grand festival is celebrated all over India. This is one of the main festivals of Hindus. Attractions of this festival apart from Pooja (Workship to God) are fireworks, Crackers and lots & lots of sweets. As part of our celebration, I have...