On the day off from school, Kruti went to pick pumpkins at Alstede Farms.  Kruti had taken the best hay ride to pick pumpkins and eggplants.  It was sure an educational trip to learn which vegetables to eat from the farm.  Kruti loves to eat oven roasted eggplants and other vegetables.  Kruti and Mom had […]

My precious paternal grandparents, Laxmiben & Chhaganbhai Patel. May your blessings shower on my family forever!

Ingredients to make Shakarpara are Whole Wheat Flour, Sunflower Oil, Turmeric Powder, Carom Seeds, Cumin Seeds, Salt, Chilli Powder, and Brown Sugar. Baked Savory Shakarpara is a popular Gujarati snack.  The dough for savory is made of flour, different spices, and combination of carom and cumin seeds.  Traditionally, savory shakarpara are deep fried, instead I […]

Ingredients to make Sweet Shakarpara are Whole Wheat Flour, Cardamom Powder, Brown Sugar, Clarified Butter, Salt, and Milk. Sweet Shakarpara are an Indian sweet snack and extremely addictive. They are made pretty much year-round, except during festivals like Diwali. This crispy, bite-sized goodness snack is made of 4 main ingredients: whole wheat flour, ghee, milk, […]

Let’s celebrate National Read A Book Day by reading a book today.  Share the reading experience today for better tomorrow.  Remember reading improves your memory and concentration. Kruti keep reading a book not only on National Read A Book Day, but everyday.  Books are great way to entertain yourself and best educational tool.