An Indian Mom's diary of recipes and food memories
My affair with the flaming hot Habaneros, began with Domino’s chicken wings drizzled with a sauce of our choice (no, this isn’t a paid post…I am only being honest with my story here!!). Since we aren’t the ranch or blue cheese on chicken wings people, and because S doesn’t prefer […]
Well, there isn’t a “story” in double quotes for this one here. It was rather a misadventure and a curious discovery. When I open Instagram and see some of those most sought after food blogs, I see microgreens everywhere. I wanted to buy some too, for experimental food styling and […]
My New England Lobster Roll has quite a story… Two winters back, we had S’s friend visiting a city around here for business. He and S have been close buddies, but hadn’t seen each other since 7 years. So, we all planned and set out to meet him on a […]
Ma never made crabs at home. No seafood particularly amused her as much as fish did. There are some rather crazy family tales on her love for fish — which I’ll keep for another day, another post. Also, during childhood, I don’t remember if we ever ordered a crab while […]
There’s always, always, always something to be thankful for. And when it comes to an odd-hour craving, or a starving foodie at home, I thank Mr. Bob Cobb — the man who, got kissed by serendipity, and gave us one of the most legendary salads in America’s culinary history. Story goes that […]
We bunch of four, adore guacamole. Be it for everyday or for parties at ours or theirs…it’s been made and consumed too many times over at our household. Then there are the standard chopped avocados that slyly find their ways into the salads and as sides. Avocado sandwiches? Done! I’ve also used […]
I’m an ordinary human that can only remember and pronounce ordinary names. Confused, huh? Well, it’s kind of funny, but I am bad with most fancy foods that sound even remotely complicated. I either don’t remember them or tend to mispronounce. That’s precisely what happened when I first heard of shrimp […]
It’s the spring break here. Finally! The week’s been very welcoming and a well behaved host so far. Sunny days. Warm sunshine. Partly cloudy, romantic sky. Gentle breeze. Bright blossoms. Lush green leaves. Kids running and playing around. Pure manifestation of happiness everywhere. The husband man is going to be working […]
Wow, we stepped into April and are technically in spring! While everyone I heard and read from India has been complaining about the scorching summer temperatures, it seems we haven’t had enough of the wintery days here! We aren’t done yet. It had drizzled irksomely all of yesterday and its […]
I have very fond childhood memories of Shakarpara. Ma’s kitchen would suddenly become this mill, producing big batches of fresh, hot, fried Shakarparas in no time before Holi, Deepawali, Vijaydashami or the holidays. She got this recipe from one of her south Indian friends in the neighborhood. Ma said it […]
I am Mou – a Mom, wife, daughter, Pharmaceutical Consultant, Art enthusiast, Avid Traveler – and a Happy Chef at that – A foodie who cooks, writes, photographs her food for this blog. OnceUponASupper is a journal of my potpourri of recipes and belly good food-y tales. Thanks for stopping by. Have a delicious stay here & dig in!
