Category Archives: Ramblings

zucchini salad, homegrown, vegetable garden, jalapeno carrot pickle

Backyard to table – The joy of homegrown vegetables

I present to you.. A minimalist zucchini noodle salad which tasted awesome without any fancy ingredients! zucchini and grape tomatoes are from my backyard garden and the jalapeno carrot pickle is homemade. I admit that a big part of the

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zucchini salad, homegrown, vegetable garden, jalapeno carrot pickle

Backyard to table – The joy of homegrown vegetables

I present to you.. A minimalist zucchini noodle salad which tasted awesome without any fancy ingredients! zucchini and grape tomatoes are from my backyard garden and the jalapeno carrot pickle is homemade. I admit that a big part of the

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Broken Vase | Incomplete DIY

Broken

Few months ago, I decorated a Terracotta flower-pot with all my heart..  taking out couple of minutes here and there .. working on it for around a week. Finally I had it almost finished… At least my part was finished.

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Broken Vase | Incomplete DIY

Broken

Few months ago, I decorated a Terracotta flower-pot with all my heart..  taking out couple of minutes here and there .. working on it for around a week. Finally I had it almost finished… At least my part was finished.

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Hummingbird nest

LiveStreaming a Hummingbird Nest from my backyard

Have you ever seen a hummingbird nest? I found one in my backyard couple of days ago and have been fascinated by it ever since. Finally I put together live streaming for everyone of enjoy this natural marvel. The eggs

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Hummingbird nest

LiveStreaming a Hummingbird Nest from my backyard

Have you ever seen a hummingbird nest? I found one in my backyard couple of days ago and have been fascinated by it ever since. Finally I put together live streaming for everyone of enjoy this natural marvel. The eggs

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Hummingbird nest

In love with my new guest (shh.. it’s a Hummingbird!!)

Yes! There is a tiny hummingbird nest in my backyard! It is sooo exciting! I am positively thrilled to have a bird nest in just first year of home ownership… and that too a Hummingbird!! We see quite a few

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Hummingbird nest

In love with my new guest (shh.. it’s a Hummingbird!!)

Yes! There is a tiny hummingbird nest in my backyard! It is sooo exciting! I am positively thrilled to have a bird nest in just first year of home ownership… and that too a Hummingbird!! We see quite a few

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Reaping the benefits (in form of huge lemons)

We moved in our first home pretty recently. As a first time homeowner, I had crazy number of ideas on what all I am going to do. Starting a vegetable garden, making a koi pond, painting my backyard patio, renovating

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Reaping the benefits (in form of huge lemons)

We moved in our first home pretty recently. As a first time homeowner, I had crazy number of ideas on what all I am going to do. Starting a vegetable garden, making a koi pond, painting my backyard patio, renovating

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2 step Homemade Produce Wash

Fruits, veggies, berries, everything is loaded with preservatives and chemicals these days. You can’t always trust on organic produce either. Of course there is variety of produce wash available in market but they are quite expensive. I read here and many

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2 step Homemade Produce Wash

Fruits, veggies, berries, everything is loaded with preservatives and chemicals these days. You can’t always trust on organic produce either. Of course there is variety of produce wash available in market but they are quite expensive. I read here and many

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My Hydrangea

My Hydrangea had its first bloom. A beautiful bountiful flower head as big as size of my face is bringing beauty to my front yard. I loved to watch it bloom from a bud to a fully grown flower head,

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My Hydrangea

My Hydrangea had its first bloom. A beautiful bountiful flower head as big as size of my face is bringing beauty to my front yard. I loved to watch it bloom from a bud to a fully grown flower head,

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What I said to my 30th Birthday

Dear 30th birthday, Welcome! Against the widespread emotion of fear and panic that people associate with you, I welcome you with open arms. You don’t sprout any feeling other than the feeling of content, satisfaction, accomplishment and happiness. It’s not that I do

What I said to my 30th Birthday

Dear 30th birthday, Welcome! Against the widespread emotion of fear and panic that people associate with you, I welcome you with open arms. You don’t sprout any feeling other than the feeling of content, satisfaction, accomplishment and happiness. It’s not that I do

Scientists have figured out what makes Indian food so delicious

I came across this article from Washington post and found it quite interesting. I never think of flavors in such a way. Here is my pick of some nice points that stand out in this article – ‘There are just

Scientists have figured out what makes Indian food so delicious

I came across this article from Washington post and found it quite interesting. I never think of flavors in such a way. Here is my pick of some nice points that stand out in this article – ‘There are just

Small Pleasures

Last weekend we were scheduled to meet a Realtor. I was the one who contacted her and she was mainly dealing with me until our meeting where I was supposed to go with my husband. As I entered the office,

Small Pleasures

Last weekend we were scheduled to meet a Realtor. I was the one who contacted her and she was mainly dealing with me until our meeting where I was supposed to go with my husband. As I entered the office,