Learn how to make the Watermelon-Citrus Cooler/Juice It’s been a wonderful summer so far… In fact, it’s the best summer season I have ...

My mind is filled with millions of thoughts and my heart is beating at the pace that is giving me scare! My hands are trembling and I f...

Because it’s summer and the memories are just waiting to happen. ~ Unknown So it's 10th day of my year long sabbatical and to t...

My dearest, darling, little menace Lil Dumpling, You are going to be THREE this Sunday! Let’s get over with the cliché first, “How time fli...

Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language. ~ Henry James

“What a strange thing! to be alive beneath cherry blossoms.” ― Kobayashi Issa Spring is in full bloom and I had to share few snaps...

My initial plan was to post my Amma’s signature dish today, but my heart is not really into sharing fond memories of my childhood for so...

Kaushy Patel's Prashad Hello All, Thank you all for participating in a cookbook giveaway . After counting out the duplicate comm...

The first fall of snow is not only an event, it is a magical event. You go to bed in one kind of a world and wake up in another quite dif...

A plate of Indian street food , Chaats is what I have for you on the last day of 2012. For me this plate of Chaat symbolises the life ...

The best gifts in life will never be found under a Christmas tree! Those gifts are friends, family, kids and the one you love! To...

Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns. ~ Ge...

My heart's in the Highlands, my heart is not here, My heart's in the Highlands, a-chasing the deer; A-chasing the wild deer,...

Dear readers,  I know it’s been a while since I updated Monsoon Spice with new recipes. Since my laptop battery has conked out, I am ...

A bunch of blogs/website I love to visit… I found them to be really inspiring and visit them whenever I can… Some for wonderful recipes,...

“Fly free and happy beyond birthdays and across forever, and we'll meet now and then when we wish, in the midst of the one celebration ...

Avalakki Payasa/Poha Kheer for Shri Krishna Janmashtami celebration Wishing all the readers of the Monsoon Spice a very Happy Shri Krish...

"Love is like playing the piano. First you must learn to play by the rules, then you must forget the rules and play from your heart....

Work-in-progress!!!! Will be back soon... Meanwhile take a look at pearly delight of Sagu/Sabudana Kichidi at Beyond Curries :) ( Img Sour...

Wishing you and your loved ones a very Happy Makara Sankranthi/Pongal