For the love of food and travel

I’ve always loved oatmeal—nothing says “good morning” quite like a warm, creamy bowl to start the day. Oats are widely known for their many health benefits, which is why I try to incorporate them into our meals regularly, whether in dosas, idlis, breads, or cookies. Oatmeal cookies, however, are a classic enjoyed around the world. They’re especially delicious with raisins, though chocolate chips make a wonderful substitute for those who prefer them. What I love most is the irresistible aroma of cinnamon that fills the house as these cookies bake—a fragrance that makes the whole experience even more delightful. A popular theory for the origin of oatmeal raisin cookies is that they descended from Scottish/British oat cakes. In war times, soldiers would carry oat cakes to battle with them for boosts of energy during battle. The first recipe for these goodies was written by Fannie Merritt Farmer in 1896. Oatmeal raisin cookies are also often considered a “health food,” especially it...

Sometimes I'm in a mood for some cleaning up. I know, it sounds crazy.....c'mon, I don't think anyone likes to do it. But, honestly.... once in a while..... I do get into the mood to clear away all the clutters and make room for some new things. So, it would be our wardrobes one time or another time it would be my kitchen. It's always a starting trouble....but when I do get it started...I go on a cleaning spree....and thankfully, Mr. Peter doesn't come in my way. And at the end of it.....when everything is done I feel so glad and content. So why am I speaking of my little madness here??? Well I had to clean up stuff from my computer, the other day.  With so much data stored up....the processor was slowing down.....all gizmo stuff! It was getting hard to work on it. So had put my mind to sort out a lot of things and organise and backup all of the data.......to erase the unnecessary and save the needed ones. And while in that process, l spotted some old snaps ...