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A Rose for the Princess

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I started this cardi for the little Diva,in May 2010. I think I finished most of the knitting by June 2010..Then came the daunting part- the sleeves…actually picking up stitches from the underarm. I took it to India,to get my grandma to teach me..but somehow I didn’t find time for that.
Then came the carpal tunnel and the left wrist was literally a pain to work with..and somewhere down the lane,my yarn-related craft mojo,disappeared too.. So,this poor Cardi was left to languish in some dark recesses of my cupboard.
As the days are getting colder,I decided to atleast,finish working on this..I tried the sleeves once again..but wasn’t too confident..and so,just dropped the idea of sleeves and settled for Cap-sleeves instead.
I am really happy with the way,this one turned out.The finishing is much much better than this one.
This is my first lace project and I am glad I took it up.Here’s a close up of the lace:

Ms.Aadya is mighty pleased.I knit it slightly bigger,so that she can wear it for a longer time.
Details:
Pattern : Pip’s Cardi fromRavelry
Yarn : Moda Vera- Varigated-Red.
Needle size- 3 1/4 mm.

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Orange-Carrot Juice

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Aadya and I are fighting the flu.Our noses haven’t stopped leaking and the throat is hurting too..All we want to do is drink..And I think my body is specifically craving Vit.C.
I dragged myself off the couch and made this amazing fresh juice.It was so refreshing to just look at …drinking it was heavenly.

Here are the ingredients:
4 juicy oranges
4-5 medium sized carrots.
Here’s what I did:
First squeeze the oranges.
Next peel and chop carrots in bite-sized pieces or little bigger.Then blend the carrots with the orange juice. Then just strain the pulp.
OMG!The pulp is so gorgeous..I have never seen such lovely color..I didnt have the heart to throw it..So,I saved it.Now,to figure out,what to do with it..may be I’ll bake a cake??Lets see..
Anyway,how about you have some juice,while I think about it??

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18 weeks and counting..

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I can’t believe this time,we havent done any belly shots:(
We went to see the midwife yesterday.It was a nice change from seeing the GP,all this while.She discussed the option of VBAC and much as I am scared of it…I would like to know more about it.
As I gave her more of my history,she said,that in all probability I would probably be seeing the OBs and endo through out…which is fine,you know.. Being in an OB’s care is all I have known.. so..lets see.The OB’s appointment is next month-then we’ll know more.
So far,I am feeling good..the nausea seems to have subsided and I am feeling better..but just tired,most of the times.I am measuring 22 weeks.No surprises there.. thats how it was,with Aadya too..I was always measuring 2-4 weeks ahead.
My only disappoint from the appointment was that we didn’t get to hear the baby’s heartbeat…:( She didn’t even try..just said, we mostly do it from around 20 weeks..:( But,I did feel a few flutters..so,I guess thats ok.
Be well,little peanut..:) So many people waiting for you.

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Sabudana Khichdi

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Does that make you wanna reach out and take a bite?? No!?? then,I really need to take better pictures.Trust me when I say,that this is the most delicious treat ever!
Today is Mahashivratri-one of my favorite festivals.I think this time scales are tipped higher because of the yummy foods associated with this day.This was the day,when everyone in my family fasted-including little kids.Seriously there was so much food it was more of a feast.The normal menu comprised of- Sabudana khichdi,Potato Bhaji,Shikran(banana+ milk fruit salad)buttermilk,Sabudana thalipeeth(sabudana+potato pancakes),candied sweetpotato,rajgira vadi,bhagar,chips and milk/tea. Who would want boring regular food then? I miss some of the foods,and wish I can make them someday-specially the candied sweet potato-but I can’t replicate my grandma’s perfect flavour.Till then,we’ll make do with Sabudana khichdi and potato bhaji 🙂

Sabudana Khichdi :
Ingredients:
2 cups sabudana( tapioca pearls)
3/4 cup peanut powder( dry roast the peanuts,take off the skin and grind the peanuts coarsely)
1 potato(boiled)
3-4 green chilies
2 tsp cummin seeds
1 tsp sugar
salt to taste
1 tbsp oil
fresh corriander leaves for garnishing.

Preparation:

Soak the Sabudana in water.Drain and keep aside for 2-3 hours,till all the pearls are soft and fluffy.
Add peanut powder,salt and sugar to the fluffy sabudana and mix well.
Heat oil in a thick pot or kadai. Add cummin seeds,green chilies,potato pieces.Fry the potatoes for 2 minutes.
Add the Sabudana mix to the pot and mix well. Keep stirring till the sabudana pearls turn translucent and soft.
DO NOT COVER OR ADD WATER-otherwise,you will end up with a sticky,soggy mess. If you need to,add a little oil or ghee.
Garnish with chopped corriander,and serve hot with a lemon wedge and fresh yogurt.
I love it especially when the slight sweetness from the sugar,the tangy lemon flavor and fresh yogurt come together in my mouth…ummm…yummm!
I have shared this recipe with so many friends and they always complain that it doesn’t turn out like mine.. well,I’ll just say,keep mixing and stirring till your arm is about to fall off all the sabudana pearls turn translucent..really thats the trick..That and be generous with the peanut powder.
If the calories bother you,workout more the next day.. but for now-Enjoy!!!

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GoodBye:(

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Yes,dear readers..its time to say GoodBye.4 years were really good.. but,its time to close the blog. It was a good run and I am leaving this space with tonnes of good friends..and thats what counts,eh?
I will probably see you somewhere else,sometime soon.The regulars,I will email ..the rest..I don’t know..leave me a comment,if you want to read..may be I will email you too.. 🙂
You guys be good and before I go,I just want to say,Thank you …for making this a special experience for me.. and thanks for showering us with so much love..:)
GoodBye.. God Bless.

Edited to add: Ohh! you guys are really really sweet..seeing all your lovely comments makes it so hard for me to leave.I will leave this up for a while..If you are really interested in catching up,leave me a comment and I will get in touch with you,when I am ready to share another public blog. Thanks again for so much love.

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NaBloPoMo Prompts Tag

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This one is borrowed from Swaram.Thanks Swaram for creating this:)
… using the NaBloPoMo prompts!

1) Tell us about three ways you express your creativity.

2) Who’s your favorite character from a book, play, film, or other work of art?

3) What’s something you do really well that other people are amazed by?

4) What are you shy about? Or, what situations do you find make you shy?

5) What was the best day of your life so far?

6) What are the next five books you want to read?

7) Write about something you feel should not have been invented.

What do you want to be admired for?

7) Write about something you feel should not have been invented.

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My best friend

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This little package has been my best friend for the last couple days. The sciatica struck again and I have been sitting on/sleeping on this little bundle of barley and lavendar!
Yes,its a heating pillow,a gift from friend S and a timely one too. Two minutes in the microwave and I am engulfed in hot lavendary goodness.And if I forget it on the couch or in the bedroom,Ms.Aadya reminds me..”Mommy,you forgot your heating one!!”
Needless to say,I smell vaguely like lavendar and toasted barley.. 🙂

P.S.-I just realised its been 4 years to the day,I started blogging..My Sunshine is 4-despite a couple url changes!:P

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Today

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..I had a list of chores that needed to be finished. And guess what?I didn’t finish even a single task on the list. Do you know what I did,instead?
I spent nearly 3 and a half hours trying to fix a jigsaw puzzle! Remember I said,I like whimsical!! 🙂 So,yesterday,I was feeling like,I have nothing to do.. really nothing..and what am I doing-just wasting my time.I needed a purpose.DH said,well you are making sure the baby is growing fine..I said,well.. not really..its just something thats happenning on its own!!:) And what about Aadya’s school,he asked? I said,well thats routine!I need something challenging! So,anyway,we went out and guess what I found?

A 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle.. !! yes!! And it was just $5!!! Tooooooo good an offer for me to pass.
So,I got two of those and this morning,after DH left for his match,I opened the packet and started working on it!!
A friend called sometime later..and asked what I was upto..I said,well just thinking of making lunch..and she asked me if I meant Lunch or Dinner? I looked at the time and it was 5PM! And I think I started around 1:15-1:20pm!!
Well anyway,at the end of 3 hours,this is what I had :

Pretty cool,eh??
Tell me,do you like jigsaws?Or Do you find them too tedious and time consuming??And if you finish them,what do you do with them-frame them or break them again?
Looking forward to hearing from you and hope you are having a good weekend:)