What do you bring back home with you from Barcelona or Madrid or Mallorca or anywhere else in Spain? From unique mememtos like el caganer to bottles of wine and abanicos, here are some of the Spanish souvenirs to cart back home with you.
Desserts made with coconut are the best! Here are some of the yumtastic desserts we use coconut in.
Chutney stuffed mackerels or bagras is a regularly eaten East Indian seafood dish that is quick and easy to make. Serve the bangda fry or fried mackerels in green chutney with salad, dal rice, apas, or roti.
East Indian Pork Sausages are a traditional dish that can be made and stored for months. My Aunty Trilby and Uncle Orlando use a few good short cuts to make them in Australia.
While we can’t just pack our bags and rush to help Israel like we wish we could, we can still support the Jewish people by sending funds to local ministries with boots on the ground. Here’s a list of Christian, Jewish, and Messianic charities and trusts that align with Biblical values that you can support.
If you’re looking for things to do in Majorca, you’ve come to the right place! Located in the Balearic Islands off the East coast of Spain, this small island of 1405 square miles (3640 kilometers) has so much to see and do, you could spend weeks here. But given that most of us don’t get enough time off work and want to pack as much as we can into our short holidays, here’s a list for you of the 15 best things to do in Majorca.
A sweet and dense coconut filling made with nuts and raisins, this is often used in tartlets, pies, crepes and pancakes.
Light baskets of coconut in beautiful pinks and greens, these tartlets are a must have on every Christmas platter that you send to that favorite relative.
A simple dessert made of semolina, the sojee sweet is an adorable Christmas sweet. Traditionally colored green, it’s easy to distinguish from the pink cashew rock or coconut cordial.
A more colorful version of the jeera rice or jeera fried rice, the East Indian tricolor rice is pink/red, green, and white in color. Fragrant and tasty, it’s often eaten for Christmas and other festive occasions!
Pretty in pink, green and white, letri is a handmade noodle dessert of rice flour topped with fresh coconut and jaggery.
The easier counterpart to marzipan, cashew rock or almond rock is shaped like the Indian kaju katli dessert, but a lot tastier.
What does the Quran say about the land of Israel? What does Allah and his prophet Muhammed say about Israel? Here are verses from the Koran.
Spicy East Indian Pork Sambari Recipe made by Mumbai’s East Indians is a tangier version of vindaloo. Made with amboshi, it’s a must-try East Indian pork dish.
What true Christians believe about Israel. What the Bible says about the Holy Land. What is the real Palestine? Are Palestinians natives?
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The traditional East Indian roast chicken dinner is perfect for Sundays, feast days and family gatherings!
Sweet, sour, salty, spicy, and tangy at the same time, the traditional East Indian wedding pickle takes a few weeks to prepare. This is our modified modern version of this mouth-watering East Indian raw papaya and carrot pickle.
Ground aka minced beef, lamb or chicken meat is seasoned with spices and cooked before being encased in a patty of mashed potato. For appetizers or as sides for your mains, these East Indian potato chops are just perfect!
Tongue Moilee is a traditional East Indian dish that is so flavourful and juicy. The slow-cooked ox or beef tongue meat just bursts with the flavor of all those spices. Served with rice, foogias, apas, or chitaps, you’ll be going back for seconds soon!
An easier version of the Sunday chicken roast dinner, the stovetop roast chicken with carrots and potatoes is simply perfect!
But what souvenirs should you buy in Paris or France? What trinkets can you take home to remind you of your time in the City of Lights. Here are some memorable things to buy in Paris. Make sure to add them to your Paris shopping list!
And of course, there are a zillion posts on what to see and do in France when you visit. But what do you take home from this land of elegance and romance? Or what do you buy for your relatives when you go back home from France?
My Favorite Quotes from Random Books, Articles, and Movies.
Apas are an unleavened East Indian flatbread that are also called bhakri in many Maharashtrian households. Made of rice flour, these handmade breads are gluten-free and so so soft!
As an Indian, and an East Indian, wearing gold forms a big part of my cultural identity. We’re brought up to love that shiny metal and we wear it from the time we’re …
Chicken hearts are as tasty an offal dish as you can think of. These tasty offal pieces of chicken hearts or other animal hearts are perfect for upping your vitamin quota and getting healthier.
How Mumbai’s East Indians celebrate feasts. Traditional East Indian celebrations by the people of Poinsur.
Fried gaboli or fried fish roe is a delicacy among East Indians. Made with the eggs of the palla or hilsa fish, the gaboli fry is also called Indian caviar.
A delicacy among Indians and East Indians, the fish eggs or roe is the Indian version of caviar, and called gaboli in Marathi. Usually sourced from the hilsa or illish fish, it’s easy to store them for use in the winter months.
An easy snack or homemade appetizer, these homemade boiled grams or spicy chickpeas are easy to make and disappear quickly. Simple and pocket-friendly, these boiled chickpeas are an East Indian must-have. You’ll find …
I collect a lot of books, especially Christian books, and then some more. And then I have diaries for prayer, and diaries for dreams and visions, and some diaries where I make a …
This quick and easy East Indian Salad is called an Onion Tomato Cucumber Salad and can be ready in just a few minutes. The simple fresh onion tomato salad with cucumbers is cooling, …
Food is a big part of the culture in Spain. Here are some of the best dishes you must eat in Spain when you visit.
The ancient city of Rome is full of so many wonderful experiences from visiting the Colosseum to eating mouth-watering traditional Roman foods and more. But no trip to Rome is complete without coming …
Excerpts from a letter I once wrote in response to a pen-friend practising yoga. I live in India, so it’s only normal that everywhere I go, there’d be at least one sighting of …
If you are looking for great gifts for Easter, this homemade Easter gift list has them all! From food gifts to crafts, you’ll love them!
There are many beliefs and notions in life that will change over time. There are many things that we once thought to be true that we no longer believe in. But one thing …
Here are some amazing Easter egg dessert recipes and popular Easter eggs that are just adorable.
The East Indian version of the famous Olivier salad, this is a cooling compliment to the spicy East Indian dishes. Perfect for the hot Indian weather, you can play around with the ingredients to suit your taste.
My dad’s tangy and sweet pineapple chicken roast is an easy to make version of his other pineapple chicken curry. This Indian pineapple chicken roast goes perfect with white rice & rotis or …
Fasting as a Christian doesn’t have to be hard to do. While starting out with fasting may feel like a daunting task, the right mindset and options can be a game-changer. Don’t think …
Finding the best place to lay your head while traveling is a tiresome task. Here are some questions to ask when booking a place to stay.
Wondering what to do with rice leftover from yesterday? Here’s a recipe list of some amazing dishes to make with leftover rice.
Sometimes the winter days pass so fast that one moment it’s late November and the next it’s Christmas and you’re left scrambling to buy gifts for loved ones and friends. If you’ve left …
Traditional East Indian Christmas sweets include one delicious dessert made from almond marzipan. They take a while to make, but these almond marzipan shaped like stars, Santa, trees, fruits, flowers, veggies, and more are the perfect Christmas treat for friends and family.
Rice is such a versatile food that it can be cooked in a zillion ways. Here are different ways to cook rice!
This I what I heard from HS for my friend Phil while praying at night. This is posted with his permission. Maybe it will resonate with you too.
East Indian Pork Ukra Recipe is what we call a yellow pork vindaloo. As tasty as traditional spicy vindaloo but yellow in color! If you love the traditional pork vindhial made by the …
If you don’t like using chemicals for your hair, you’ll love washing hair with rice water. How to use rice water for hair.
A few weeks ago my prophetic friend Rebecca told me that she had a vision of me peeping behind the veil of a curtain. What she didn’t know at the time was that …
Sometimes when I pray, HS gives me specific words for friends. Of course, those words are very personal, so I can’t share those. But sometimes, there are sometimes words that I get as …
Different ways that indigenous East Indians of Mumbai make Marzipan Desserts for Christmas, Easter and other times.
Pineapple chicken curry is a delicious dish using Indian masala that goes well with both white rice & rotis or even homemade balloon bread. Serve along with a light salad for lunch or dinner and you have a great meal!
This quick and easy Green Tomato Salad can be ready in just a few minutes. The fresh & tangy green tomato salad with onions is cooling on a hot summer’s day!
Jeera rice or jeera fried rice is an easy-to-make rice of cumin fried in ghee. Try this jeera rice recipe and you’ll start making it for everyone you know!
The Spicy East Indian Pork Tamriad Recipe made by the East Indians of Bombay, India is a cross between the East Indian vindaloo and the sorpotel. Made with both dry and fresh masala, here’s how our family makes it for dinner!
East Indian Wedding rice is a delicious and tasty dish served at most East Indian weddings and special functions. This rich rice goes well with curries, dals and salads too!
Kasuri methi chicken curry is a delicious Indian chicken dish made with dried fenugreek leaves. It’s served with rice or roti and salad for a complete meal!
Amboshi is easy to make and can be stored for use throughout the year. Because of its tangy flavour, it’s used in several East Indian dishes.
The best part about this giant list of savory cottage cheese recipes is that they’re all unique in their flavors. Some have some spice, some have a saltiness added to them, while others …
Baiki Fish Vindaloo is a delicious tangy fish curry made in the traditional East Indian style. Serve with rice, chapatis, or chitaps, a tasty salad on the side for an enjoyable meal!
The places we liked eating at in Goa. Restaurants with yummy food in different parts of Goa that you must try.
Shankarpali is a sweet crispy diamond-shaped snack that is quite popular in the Konkan belt of India. This bite-sized treat is made with just a handful of ingredients. Shankarpali is a popular sweet …
From Irish Soda bread to delicious potato bread recipes, this list of Irish Bread recipes will have you gearing up to bake. These savory Irish bread recipes are the perfect addition to any …
Have you ever wondered why these Indians (including me) keep boiling their rice with so much extra water? Why won’t they just use the right amount of water so the rice cooks! The answer is really simple!
Mutton & Pumpkin Lonvas is a traditional East Indian curry that tastes delicious. Serve with hand-breads, chitaps, and a refreshing salad for a wholesome meal!
Everyone will love these Irish desserts, sweets and treats. They’re the perfect way to end any classic Irish meal!
Fried mudskippers or nivtya are a tasty fish that can be served with dal, rice, and salad for a perfect meal!
My favorite Christian books to read from self-help to inspirational to prophetic.
Daniel Fast breakfast and snack recipes list will fill you with humble yet flavorful foods while you focus on prayer.
No-bake vegetarian Mango Cheesecake is an awesome soft and creamy dessert to beat the summer heat!
Daniel Fast meals and sides that are perfect for lunch or dinner. Use these recipes to cook and eat on the Daniel fast.
A refreshing fruit salad is the easiest dessert to make and serve for any lunch or dinner. It’s also perfect for those random days when you want a dessert but want to pretend …
This play on traditional East honey balls or snow balls uses chocolate and maple syrup. Who said ethnic foods can’t taste delicious?
Indian food always includes spices, be it dry spices or wet spices. You’ll often find our recipes calling for ginger garlic paste or chili ginger pastes or some combination of these ingredients. And …
What is a traditional Easter lunch? Here's what East Indians cook for Easter Lunch to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection.
Cream Cheese Frosting is a delicious topping for cakes and also cupcakes. This tangy, sweet, and creamy frosting is so good, you will want to use it for all your baked desserts. But it goes especially well with carrot cake!
Carrot cake is a delicious and moist treat made with freshly grated carrots. This tasty and rich spice cake is best eaten warm or fresh out of the oven. Top with cream cheese frosting or serve with ice cream!
Kachumber or Cachumber is a fresh salad of onions, tomatoes, and cucumber that is part of Indian Cuisine. Serve alongside a delicious curry or dal with fryums, papad, and rotis or rice!
Boiled Tongue tastes delicious and is easy to cook traditional East Indian snack. Serve as a side, appetizer, or even in a sandwich, and you’ll be a happy chappy!
This tasty Indian Paneer Appetizer is easy to make, spicy, and delicious! This soft and cheesy starter can be served as a starter, snack, or as a side dish for lunch or dinner too.
East Indian food is so delicious and tasty, once you’ve tried it, you’ll be craving for more. From appetizers or breads, to main courses or desserts, you’ll be left drooling!
My mom’s special watermelon rind fries are easy to make and delicious too! Plus our homemade tarbooz bhajiyas are gluten-free. Serve them with green chutney or sauce!
Watermelon rind stir fry is easy to make and taste delicious too! Serve this Indian tarbooz ke chilke ki sabzi with chapati or puris and you have a good tangy meal.
For breakfast, lunch, or dinner, these doughnut-shaped breads are just delicious. Serve with Vindaloo or Sorpatel or even Pickle and Green Chutney.
Homemade rose petal wine is a heady wine drink with the aroma of roses. After some experimentation, we made this earthy wine with dried rose petals, and it’s perfect for celebrations or regular days in.
Carambolas are an East Indian dessert or East Indian ‘sweet’ as we call them that’s made around Christmas time. More commonly known as Kulkuls, this sugary frosted treat made by most East Indian Christian households are called carambolas when they’re star fruit-shaped.
Appetizers don’t always need to be rich and heavy. Here’s a fresh fennel appetizer that can be cooked up in just a few minutes.
Home-made corned beef is so tasty, you’ll wonder why you never made it yourself before. Useful as an ingredient in a number of dishes, this corned beef is easy to make and delicious!
Simple and elegant, the coconut barfi infused with roses is perfect to indulge your sweet tooth! This version of the traditional Indian burfi is coconutty and creamy, sweet and rosy!
Made with ripe bananas, this Indian dessert is easy to make but requires some refrigeration time. The banana barfi is perfect to prepare a few hours or days in advance.
This homemade tomato chilli sauce is easy to make and tastes just delightful! Use it for spreads, dips, or even as a base for curries and you have a perfect dish.
Who would think that a fungus would be the life of so many dishes? From humble home-cooked meals to expensive delicacies, mushrooms are eaten all around the world in cuisines and cultures in different ways. We’ve put together 50+ savoury mushroom recipes for you to try at home!
Apart from the traditional pancakes that we eat every other day, there are some truly unique recipes for pancakes. So, if you are wondering what to do with pancakes that you haven’t tried before, try some of these 30+ unusual pancake recipes.
With toppings ranging from maple syrup to honey, or fruits and berries, nuts and cream, these pancakes are sure to make you drool! Here are 30+ sweet pancake recipes to start your day on a yummy note!
Delicious and mouth-watering recipes, savory pancakes are the perfect quick dish to make the next time you need to figure out what to cook for your family meal. Easy to put together and cook, these recipes range from Vegan to Vegetarian to Non-Vegetarian, and Gluten-Free to Dairy Free. There’s something for everyone!
Easter calls for a celebration of new life, knowing that we have a lot to look forward to! Celebrate this day with some amazing desserts that are just adorable.
From cakes to cookies, from indulgent to healthy, here’s a list of valentine treats to surprise your sweet love! And it doesn’t just have to be for a special someone. Valentine’s Day is a great time to show your parents or siblings that you love them. What a better way to sweeten the day than baking some goodies for your loved one.
Some cafés are worth visiting for the coffee. Others are worth visiting because they’re inside an old Soviet factory, perched on top of a mountain, or running a full afternoon tea service on …