With Or Without You....

Its heartbreaking to see the tragedy in China and Burma in recent days. Its so disturbing to watch the parents mourning the death of their child. That should not happen to anyone. Another story in Burma! I burst into tears to see a three old boy surviving the flood because his parents tied the floats around him and the parents drowned. The worst thing - There are no orphanages in Burma (Myanmar). There is still hope that many survivors would be found in china, and people will get the needed help. These kind of situations are so stressful for everyone - the ones going through the tragedy, the one who are watching and not to mention the reporters. Its not easy to see so much suffering and be in a very helpless situation. I remember a reporter who was on assignment in Somalia said "You don't feel human after seeing so much suffering". Very true! No matter what happens, the people who have lost the loved ones, would miss them and have an unpatched hole in their hearts forever. And as the song goes - I can live- I guess teh better words would be - I will have to live with or without you......

Hoping for a happy and peaceful world....

10 Romantic songs I love to listen -

1. 1. Everything I do, I do it for you by Brian Adams (Tops the chart :))
2. 2. Mitwaa from Kabhie Alvida naa kehna
3. 3. Ajab si from Om shaanti om
4. 4. Sili hawa choo gayi - Libaas
5. 5. Koi Chaudhavi raat ka chaand by Jagjit Singh (Mirage)
6. 6. Fanaa from the movie Fanaa
7. 7. Tera chehra kitna suhana lagata hai by Jagjit Singh
8. 8. More Piya ke lambe lambe kes from Ustaad and Divas
9. 9. Paan khaaye saaiyyan hamaro
10. 10. E ajanabi from Dil Se

Cheeni Kum yaa Zyaada!

"A painting satisfies your eyes, but the food satisfies your eyes, taste, smell and soul". So true. A pinch of salt or sugar can ruin the taste of the dish! "Hunger is not only a good cook, but the best physician"! All these came to my mind, when I was making lassi for myself in the afternoon, since the curd I had was sour. I tried adding a little salt, then a bit of sugar, which was more by just 5 grains I think, and it almost ruined the taste!

In the olden days, it was a custom to start cooking after bath, and eating freshly cooked meals twice a day. Preparing home made (not to mention low fat, low cal) food everyday, and having heavy meals on festivals was a good change, and not mention the fasting on Ekadashi, to cleanse the system. We are just forgetting all the things which elders did for the benefit of their (and family's) health. We are so much into stuff 'n go! Food is what makes you, and we don't have time for ourselves!!

10 things I love to do -

1. 1. Cooking
2. 2. Cuddling up in the comforter to watch a kiddie movie with my son
3. 3. Having a hot cup of tea and some fried munchies on a cold evening with my Husband
4. 4. Traveling
5. 5. Water my plants
6. 6. Swimming
7. 7. Sit on the beach and watch waves touching my feet
8. 8. Listen to soft songs
9. 9. Watching the rain drops make a splash when they hit the ground
10. 10. Sleep

It's Monday again....

Yep, Monday again!! But I am not that grumpy this time! Had a pretty productive weekend. Finished all the grocery shopping, finished putting the clothesline poles, cleaned the house, ironed the clothes, cooked so much, had a surprise guest for dinner, watched two good and two crappy movies! Phew, and the list goes on. Its such great feeling of accomplishment. The only important thing unchecked from the list is the 'pavers for the backyard'. We went there on Saturday afternoon, but the shop was closed. Anyways, Deepak has promised that he would go there on Monday afternoon. Lets see what he comes up with.

I prepared three kinds of chutneys yesterday, and Deepak was kind of surprised! He said "You have never prepared so many chutneys anytime I remember". Yes, that's true. I love chutneys and would love to prepare them, but just hadn't had time to prepare. I also updated some of the recipes in my food blog too. Things are going pretty smooth in office too. Hopefully, next week, it will be a pretty productive week too both at home and in office.

Have fun till then...

Sorry, forgot to publish on Monday!!