For the love of food and travel

When there are kids in the house, we're always up to making yummy and healthy snacks for them. They are always hungry...... and keep munching on food most of the time.  Bread is always around in my home. Miss J and our little man loves bread a lot. Whether it's French Toast or simply spread with Nutella or topped with scrambled eggs......they like it all.  In the summer vacation time I made quick and easy snacks using bread. A sandwiches and pizza toasties. All of them were instant hits with my kids. Even Mr. Peter enjoyed it.  So here are the recipes: Egg & avocado sandwich Ingredients 2 hard boiled eggs- coarsely chopped 1 avocado  Green lettuce Spring onions finely chopped  1 Tomato - deseeded and finely chopped Salt & pepper Bread slices Method With a sharp knife cut the avocado lengthwise and twist halves apart. Scoop the flesh out with a spoon and mash it well. Add the eggs, tomato & spring onions and mix well. Season well ...

We once attended a family gathering in Kochi, and with an entire day free to ourselves, we set out to wander through its vibrant streets and serene waterfronts. This enchanting city—celebrated as the Queen of the Arabian Sea —welcomed us with a blend of history, culture, and coastal charm that promised discovery at every turn. Kochi is a picturesque coastal destination, embraced by the Western Ghats to the east and the Arabian Sea to the west. Over the years, it has flourished into the commercial and industrial hub of Kerala. The city boasts of a world-class port and an international airport, connecting it seamlessly to major cities across the globe. Its rich history is etched with the influences of Arabs, British, Jews, Chinese, Dutch, and Portuguese, all of whom have left lasting marks on Kochi’s cultural and architectural landscape. Our first stop was Jew Town, a lively quarter that once thrived as the hub of Kochi’s spice trade. Its narrow lanes are lined with antique shops and to...

When we eat out, I like to order for mocktails which are brightly coloured, and to my luck they taste good. I like cranberry based drinks most of the time. I was having a party at home a couple of months back and was looking online for some recipes for mocktails, especially something which had cranberry in it. I found this one which had ginger ale in it. Mr. Peter likes ginger & mint, so I  made a few changes to that original recipe and it turned out really well. All our guests enjoyed it and I've made it a couple of times already. This is a perfect drink during the summer time. When the temperatures are rising and it's really getting hot, it's essential that one stays hydrated all the time. It helps in cooling down. You can fix it up really quick and it's very easy to prepare. Try this such summer drink which not only looks good but tastes great and is absolutely refreshing.  Ingredients: 1 cup cranberry juice 1 cup ginger ale 1/2...

I've always wondered whether there is any difference between cupcakes & muffins. At first, I thought they were both the same, maybe it was named differently in different regions or countries. So, I did a little research online and gathered whatever information I could. Actually there's not much of a difference. If you frost the final product, they both look and taste almost the same. The little difference that there is..... lies in the way they are prepared. Cupcakes have the butter and sugar creamed together before adding other ingredients one at a time, while muffins throw everything in at once and mix it together. Probably that's why cupcakes are light & airy and muffins are much denser. Muffins are available in both savoury varieties, such as cheese muffins, or sweet varieties such as blueberry, chocolate chip, lemon or banana flavours. Cupcakes or muffins......We like them both. Especially if it is chocolate. So, here's the recipe: Ingredients: 1 1/2 - ...