July 18, 2011 by admin

Stainless Steel Saucepan at Ikea

Here is a good 3 qt Stainless Steel Pot (Snitsig) which I found at Ikea. This saucepan is big enough for making Payasams (dessert), Tea, Coffee, Soup and so on for 8-10 people. The handles are comfortable and are useful for lifting and holding on while stirring. You can also use this pot for boiling rice, noodles, lentils, pasta and so on. The lid helps in bringing the contents to a quicker boil.

It is available for $11.99 at Ikea. This Pot will easily last for atleast 2-3 years and is a good investment for your kitchen.

Spring Flowers for Decorating Your House

I love adorning my house with fresh flowers. If you love gardening, make sure you get seeds for a few pretty flower varieties when spring is around the corner. We had beautiful dark and light pink Peonies bloom in our outdoor garden this Spring. It smelled like a Rose garden. There were so many flowers on a single plant that I decided to bring a few inside to add a beautiful touch to our home. I didn't have glass flower vases. So I decided to use empty beer bottles. They add such a … [Read More...]

Growing Mint on Your Patio

Mint Leaves are used in many different Cuisines around the World. Indian Cuisine uses the fragrant Mint Leaves for flavoring Biryanis and curries, making Chutneys, refreshing teas and lemon juice and so on. There are different types of Mint like Spearmint, Peppermint etc. This year I started growing Mint Leaves on my Patio. Mint flourishes in summer and requires little care. We bought a small Mint Plant from Walmart during spring. We divided the mint and planted it in two 6" containers and … [Read More...]

Top Ten Places to Visit in the US

If you live or work in the United States or plan to visit US, here are a few places which are really beautiful and out of this world. These places are famous for natural attractions like Mountains, Lakes, Beaches, Waterfalls and so on. These places are entirely different from the crowded, shimmering cities of America like New York, Washington DC, Las Vegas and so on. All you nature lovers, pack your bags and get ready to immerse yourself. US Virgin Islands Hawaii Great Smoky … [Read More...]

Things to Pack while going for a Picnic

Summer, Spring and Fall make good seasons for Outdoor Picnics. You don't have to go to an exotic place for a picnic. All that matters is spending enjoyable time with your loved ones and family. If you are going for a picnic with your family and kids, you may choose a nice outdoor location like a Park, Lake, Beach, Meadow, Stream or Waterfall. A little planning can ensure that you have a wonderful picnic. Always, update yourself with the weather forecasts before going for a picnic. You don't want … [Read More...]

Falling in Love with your Surroundings

When was the last time you went for a walk in your neighbourhood? When was the last time you went out and stood in your Patio, to breathe some fresh air and enjoy the chirping of a bird? We all need time to relax and rejuvenate. The easiest way to do that is by connecting with nature. We often forget how beautiful Nature can be. We are so busy in our lives that we forget the need to go out and explore our surroundings. We blame the Harsh Winter or even the Hot Summer and prefer to be cozy inside … [Read More...]

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