Summer

~ A bit of Summer~

"Summer is coming"the soft breezes whisper;

"Summer is coming" the glad bird sing.

Summer is coming - I hear her quick footsteps ;

Take your last look at the beautiful Spring.

- Dora Goodale

The summer season is the hottest time throughout the

Indian subcontinent. Hot & dusty winds & scorching

heat are two inseparable constituents of this season.

The period of Indian summers starts right from April

& lasts till June . Chilled beverages accompanied with

salads & light snacks is the best way to satisfy the

snack cravings during this season .

Summer Snacking

Britannia Snackuits topped with sliced olives & tomato sauce.

Recently Britannia introduced a new product Snackuits -

tiny flavorful mini bakes for healthy guilt free munching .

While the newbie was making way to pamper the Indian

markets, Britannia sent me a package with samples of

their baked delights.

Available in 3 tongue tickling international flavors-

Italiano pizza, Swiss Cheese & chili & Chinese Hot & Sour

Snackuits gives you the ultimate license to show your fun

side & break free !

The munch of the Italiano pizza flavored

Snackuits with the pep of oregano & italian spices can give

a run to the neighborhood pizzeria .The sourness of cheese

with tang of chili in the Swiss Cheese & chili flavor is perfect

to satisfy your cheesy cravings while the hot & spicy version -

Chinese Hot & Sour is a perfect tongue tickler.

We treated our taste buds with the Italiano pizza

Snackuits along with a a glassful of chilled curacao

( recipe follows) for Snack Happy snacking !!!!

Blue Curacao Mocktail -

Ingredients - 4 tbs blue curacao , 1/2 cup pineapple juice,

1 tbsp fresh lime juice , a pinch of salt , club soda- 150 ml ,

a few ice cubes .

Method- Mix together curacao, juices & salt , put in glasses

Top with chilled soda & ice cubes. garnish with a lemon

slice n enjoy !!!

Save our tigers

~ Save Our Tigers ~

Tigers have been an integral part of our culture and mythology . The Indian subcontinent has been home to these juvenile beauties for a very long time . The Tiger reserves- right from Corbett to Ranthambore have been mystical meccas for the tiger lovers . The royal beast is the symbol of strength ,power & leadership . Besides being our National animal , it finds a place of great importance in the Indian mythology- as the carrier of Goddess Durga too. While our National animal is fighting for its survival & our conservation experts are working hard for the noble cause , lets embrace the cause by making our little ones aware of their social responsibility right from the tender years. Little Food Junction pledges to join NDTV's Save Our tigers campaign by creating Tiger themed fun foods on the blog  to make lil ones embrace wildlife in the urban scenario. All good things start with Kids - what say ??? TIGER TIGER on my plate Dhokla (savory lentil cake)- recipe below baked in a muffin cup & garnished with olives , sliced baby/ armenian cucumber (kakdi), olives & tomato sauce. Khaman Dhokla ( savory lentil cake) Ingredients- 3/4 cup gram flour (besan), 1/4 cup semolina ( sooji), 2 tsp powdered sugar, 1 tbsp lemon juice 1/4 tsp soda, 1/4 tsp eno fruit salt, salt to taste, water as req. For tempering - few mustard seeds, 1/4 cup water , sugar & split green chili to taste, few drops of oil Method- sift together flour, semolina , soda , salt & sugar. Mix in lemon juice n water to smooth ribbony consistency . Sprinkle eno & drizzle a tsp of water . Mix gently n pour in greased muffin cups. Steam cook for 7-8 mins or till done. For tempering - heat oil in a pan, splutter mustard . Mix in sugar , chilies & water. Pour the hot tempering over the dhoklas . Serve.

Easter

~ Easter Time ~

Easter is the most beautiful time of the year ..

certainly for the tiny tots who want to have a

wonderful time playing amidst the lush greenery

and colorful flowers. Before the festivities

descends on them in form of tons of sweet sugary

treats , pamper their tiny cravings with some

savory indulgence. These easy to assemble

healthy snacks will surely fill your house with

tons of kiddo giggle wiggle .......

The Funny Bunny

Crackers topped with cucumber,olive, tomato ,dill n red radish.

Pick the Chick

Crackers topped with cucumber, olive, tomato & red radish.

Snacky Twosome

Crackers & vegetables

Featured on Disney Family Fun

March '12 issue , pg - 80

My fruity idea for the magazine.

(magazine available thru out USA)

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