6 Facts to Understand About the 1200-calorie-diet-plan and How Effective It Is

Finding an effective diet can be very difficult, and once you find it, there comes an even harder job of being true to it. Here are some facts that you […] Read more »

Our Melting Pot: Sooji Halwa – A Sweet Treat to Celebrate Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights

Diwali, the Hindu Festival of lights is round the corner. This five-day festival is possibly the most celebrated of all Hindu festivals, also shared by followers of Jainism, Sikhism and […] Read more »

A Crisp Fall Treat for a Crisp Fall Night from Baked By Susan

Nothing says fall to me more than apples, and there is no better way to use fresh picked apples than to make a homemade apple crisp. This is a family […] Read more »

The Sweet Story of the Jewish Cookie

With the arrival of the Jewish Holidays so close upon us, I am reminded of how I am always awe-struck by the fact that most Jewish families strive so hard […] Read more »

Top Tips to Make the Tastiest Coffee at Home

Who doesn’t love to have a good cup of coffee, especially in the morning when we set the coffee grinders for something that is going to set the mood for […] Read more »

Panzanella Salad (aka Bread Salad) – Perfect Summer Side

I love bread – bread with butter, bread toasted with butter and homemade jam, bread made into French toast, and . . . stale bread made into a Panzanella salad. […] Read more »

Puerto Rican Magic: Bacalaitos – Codfish Fritters

When one thinks of warm, lazy days on a beach, the Caribbean often come to mind. The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, a US territory, is a small cluster of islands […] Read more »

When You Knead a Simple Treat and Fun Activity – Pretzel Time!

When I am faced with even the tiniest bit of downtime, I always end up making my way to the kitchen. I love the satisfaction of putting a few simple […] Read more »

Our Melting Pot: Aunty Shahnaz’s Parathas 

Food has always been a great equalizer. Sharing food and exchanging recipes have always proven to expand horizons and narrow divides. Being born in India, I was acutely aware of the epic […] Read more »

Healthy and Versatile Spring Slaw Recipe

Truth is, I eat way more than my fair share of sugar. To offset this, I try to eat healthy meals as much as I can which is also helping […] Read more »