I was planning to continue theming my Muffin Tin Meals along the rainbow, but there seems to be a shortage of blue foods - especially since processed foods like Jell-o and Fruit Loops aren't available in India. Not that Jell-o and Fruit Loops would … [Read more...]
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Frugal Foreigner From Scratch: Homemade Chocolate Pudding
When I want something sweet, this homemade chocolate pudding always hits the spot. Happily, all the ingredients are easily available in India - something that can't be said for chocolate chip cookies. Once you try this delicious pudding, you won't … [Read more...]
Muffin Tin Monday: Mellow Yellow
Continuing with our rainbow theme, this week's Muffin Tin Meal was all about the color Yellow! Maggie got really into this. When I asked her what foods were yellow, she opened the fridge and started calling things out. Cheese! (not dyed orange … [Read more...]
Muffin Tin Monday: The Color Orange and Introducing Kebabs
We tried a new addition to our Muffin Tin Meal this Monday - kebab skewers. I already had these short bamboo skewers. My preschooler had picked out the 6" bamboo skewers when we bought them because they were her size. Maggie likes cantaloupe, but … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Treat: Heart-Shaped Sugar Cookies
Sugar cookies are my sweetheart's favorite treat, so I always make him some heart-shaped sugar cookies for Valentine's Day. This treat is an inexpensive way to say "Happy Valentine's Day." I use vanilla to flavor my buttercream frosting for … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner From Scratch: Homemade Hummus and Pita Bread
The first step to making hummus from scratch in India is figuring out how to cook dry beans. This was my third attempt, and this time it turned out great! Here's what I did: Soak dried beans overnight with plenty of water. I was using dried … [Read more...]