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~Review - Cafe Coffee Day ~A cup of coffee shared with a friend is happinesstasted & time well spent !!Over the last decade the humble cup of home brewedbeverage has undergone a drastic revolution and the coffee culture has beautifully taken over the Indian mass. Cafe Coffee Day is remarkably one of the trailblazers of this stylish cafe trend....A lot can happen over a cup of coffee !!!Owing to

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~ Happy New Year 2012 ~Little Food Junction wishes all its readers a very happy & prosperous new year .When it comes to spreading joy among your loved ones , there is no better way to do it than with flowers. Spread the joy of the new year with these quick n easy fruity floral muffin toppers. Kids would surely love to ring in the new year with a bang n these little sweet treats ...Say it with

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~ Snowman on a stick~Hello all, hope you had a wonderful christmas .We had so much fun . Our celebrations started with a small family baking - lil one & I tossed the fruits in freshly squeezed orange juice & baked a large aromatic n fruit loaded Christmas cake . The tiny marshmallow snowmen on stick & thepacket of homemade chocolates in the shape ofjingle bell & stars were a great hit at the

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Merry Christmas ~ 3A Christmas Tree! A Christmas Tree!With dark green needled memoriesOf childhood dreams and mysteriesWrapped present-like in front of me. (- A Christmas tree by David Keig) I simply love Christmas time . The wonderful baked treats, the colorful crafts ,n the sight of lil ones around the beautifully decorated christmas trees gives me immense pleasure . Lets add fun to the

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~ Merry Christmas- 2~Christmas is synonymous with fun , celebration &surprises for little ones. This quick n healthy cheesyChristmas pudding themed sandwich will surelyleave them craving for some more holiday delights ...Puddingwich !!!!Whole wheat bread, cheese, cherry tomatoes & basil. Tip - Use a toothpick to cut out the fancy wavy shape, and the ends of a drinking straw for cutting out tiny

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~ Merry Christmas - 1 ~Healthy snacks are a must for busy lil ones. Cute looking Christmas themed snacks are perfect to contribute to their nutrition and calorie needs. With just a few basic ingredients the Indian lentil cake -Green Dhokla can transform into a christmas tree.... Try out a sweeter version of the same with green tea matcha cake, red icing & dragees. A slice of Christmas Tree !!!

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~ Back to Blogging ~Finally I'm back to blogging after a long long break. Moving & settling up in the new apartment tookus much more time than expected. I still can't believe that planning the interiors- the woodwork & upholsterytook more than a month keeping me more busy than ever . Thanks for ur lovely mails & messages ...they truly kept me motivated. ~ Home Sweet Home ~Whole wheat bread,

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~ Roses for Mom ~It's your birthday ,Mom So i will raise a cheer.Without you my special,loving mom, I would not be here. -from I owe it all to Mother by Karl FuchsLittle ones are always finding reasons for sweet sugary treats and birthdays are the perfect time for such indulgence. Mom & I live towns apart hence every year birthday wishes just happen on phone .

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~ Goldilocks & the Three Bears ~The classic nursery tale of the Goldilocks & 3bears is still one of the most loved stories by littleones.The story revolves around three bears -Papa bear , Mamma bear ,baby bear & a prettylittle girl Goldilocks , who enters their house .Whenever I narrate this story to my lil one I neverforget to make the related sound effects - a horsyvoice for papa , a sweet

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~ Independence Day ~On the occasion of India's 65th Independence Day ,Little Food Junction salutes the Nation and the immortal National Heros for their devotion andsacrifices. Hope peace , love and harmony reigns in all the parts of the world today n everyday.The Indian Flag is a combination of saffron,white & green with a blue chakra &wheel in between. Saffron on the flag symbolizes courage &

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~ The Bond of Love ~India is a land of festivals .Virtually celebrating eachday of the year ,there are more festivals here thananywhere in the world .To celebrate the beautifulbond of love n purity between brother and sister ,we celebrate Raksha Bandhan .Raksha meansto protect and bandhan means a bond. The festivalis marked by tying of a holy thread adorned withdecorations by the sister on wrist

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~ Double Celebrations ~Today is surely the much awaited time forcelebration. Along with Friendship day , its timefor Little Food Junction's 2nd birthday too....Time really flies when you are having fun .When Istarted this blog two years back I had no ideawhat blogging was all about , I was unsure of howmany viewers will actually like such foody creations ??But the immense response from all you

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~ Snake Sticks~Little one (shhh!!me too) is a sucker for cute foodand a die hard fan for all those cutie pie treats thatmakes her tiny little heart top of the world.Healthyhomemade food that resembles a character fromthe zoo, fairy-tales or cartoon coloring book are always a bigggg hit amongst kids . I couldn't stopmyself from heading to the kitchen after seeingthese cuties at Crista's blog.....

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~ Angry Birds ~The Angry Birds fever has gripped my family too.... hubby n little one are obsessed with the birdy puzzle game. Being not a a video/ computer game person , I happily sink my head into books and magazines while the daddy- daughter duo are hooked to their game. The cute looking vibrant colored birds of all shapes n sizes are something that I totally love ....The Giant Red Bird

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~ Three Little Birds ~I have grown up hearing Bob Marley's eternal optimistic melody - Three Little Birds & totally admire its beautiful lyrics. 'Don't worry about a thing, cause every little thing gonna be all right ....' The musical version of this song by Connie Talbot is my little one's all time favorite . Got an idea of making this song inspired tiffin while watching the video a couple of

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~ Breakfast Time ~Playtime & story telling sessions are integral part of the vacations. I always feel nothing is better than reading out a good story to the kid , short educative ones are not only a great pastime but also a wonderful aid to build values & teach them uncountable life skills. My little one tremendously enjoyed the 'Little Pig & the Chick ' story that I read out yesterday. The

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~ Happy Fathers Day ~I love you , Dad and want you to knowI feel your love wherever I go .Whenever I've problems, you are there to assist,The ways you have helped me would make quite a list .- from Star Dad by Karl FuchsLittle Food Junction wishes all the Fathers round theglobe a very Happy Fathers Day .The breezy morning today is filled with an enchantingsmell of lavender & citrus, my little one

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~ Vacation Time ~Summer vacation is here ......Time to chill, kick back n relax .We'l be heading off on holidays shortly so probably won't be posting anything here for the next one month . Feel free to browse the archives while I'm away .Will catch u up by the mid of June with lots of new posts ...... - Take Care !!!A picture of my daughter's lunch box on the last day of school, I had picked up

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~ Happy Mothers Day ~"Mother is such a simple word ,But to me there's meaning seldom heard .For everything I am today ,My mother's love showed me the way .( -What Mother Means by Karl Fuchs )Little Food Junction wishes all mothers a veryHappy Mothers Day . Hope your day is fullof warmth , sunshine and love...........A Tribute to MotherhoodBread, cheese, alphabet vermicelli, carrots

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~Easter Time ~Easter is just around the corner which means itstime to think about those lovely decoratedsugar eggs & beautifully blooming easter lilies !!These easy to assemble Easter Sandwiches are asmuch fun to make with your kids as they are to eat..Chick & Bunnywich ...Bread, egg, cucumber, olives, carrots & cherry

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~ The Pink Mouse Dip ~My little one & I are die hard fans of trying all the new veggies , fruits n grains in the market .Rightfrom unusual, uncommon or exotic fruits & veggies to the most rustic ones we are always adventurouswith our new finds. While crossing a local farmers market on the outskirts of my parents hometown , I noticed these deep purplish red potatoes called Nawabganji Aaloo (

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~ Of ZooZoos & IPL ~Cricket has become one of the most exciting games inthe world today. For Indians cricket is not just a sportits almost a religion - a religion that worships the playersas not mere sportsmen but demigods. Almost a week afterthe wonderful victory at the World cup , the IPL feveris here to grip the entire nation in the cricket mania again .IPL consists of 10 teams consisting of

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~ Apples :the Next Superfruit ~( A preview to Washington Apples)How many times have we heard the old Welsh saying-"An apple a day keeps the doctor away" truly the numberwould be uncountable for most of us .Flowery Apple SaladSlices of Red Delicious Apple sandwiched with fresh green spinach& topped with some vanilla honey , fresh lime juice & raisins .Apples are one of the most relished fruit in

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~ April Food's Day ~(for April Fool's Day )What a wonderful day to resume to bloggingwith laughter n gigs :) :) :)It's April Fool's Day today! A day relishedby pranksters & dreaded by their victims .Themorning of one of the most light hearted days ofthe year gave me a great excuse to tickle my family'sfunny bones by deceiving their taste buds ....At least for today all will believe in the

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~ International Women's Day ~The willingness to listen, The patience to understand , The strength to support , The heart to be there n just be there , Thats the beauty of a woman ....Little Food Junction wishes all the wonderful ladies across the globe a very Happy Women's Day....Even when the whole world is rushing , there are some who take time to mentor, encourage and inspire . Thanks for

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~ The Call of Spring ~Spring is the nature's way of saying , "Let's party !" -Robin WilliamsSpringtime is undoubtedly the most loved time ofthe year when the entire world sways to the rhythmsof the heart induced by the beauty of nature .To mespring is all about taking in the smells of the earth &frolicking on the lap of nature, its about breathing inthe

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~ Back to Blogging ~Almost after 20 days Little Food Junction is back to blogging again .Life has been really tough since last fortnight - Mom and Dad met with an accident - a speeding motorbike hit them while crossing the road. The news literally shook me to the core,the thought of their critical state, injuries and severe blood loss with miles apart distance and the two hour delay of

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~Tiny Treats ~What do you do when your little one wants a birthday treat from you and you are too exhausted to go out for a quick lunch or bake a delicacy .I had to face a similar situation yesterday - after returning from a 600km drive the first thing I had to do was to finish the pending works & household chores. While I was busy with my works little one was engrossed with her colors & sketch

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Flower Power The thing I love most about winters is the bounty of colorful flowers, fruits & vegetables that it brings along. The season offers the widest choice in fleshy fruits, leafy vegetables & colorful tubers. Bright red & purple marooncarrots swiftly overtake the orange colored English carrot market, the harder variety of summer guavas are replaced by their soft n aromatic white &

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~ The Sun Festival ~The co- relation of cosmic events with individual life & values is one of the most astounding traits of Indian culture. Makar Sankranti or the Sun festival marks the transition of Sun towards the Northern hemisphere .The celebrations beautifully signify that as the sun beats the chill & spreads warmth may we mortals too spread the warmth of love & happiness . Kite flying ,

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Little Toon JunctionI've never met a kid who doesn't like cartoons !!! These days the little ones seem to be obsessed with the cartoons.Besides enjoying their favorites on the television they are constantly searching for their favorite character accessories too .......Spongebob Squarepants & Doraemon are my little one's all time favorites. Although I have restricted the TV viewing time but

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~ Welcome 2011 ~Little Food Junction wishes you a veryHappy & Prosperous new year .....New year party is the best way to celebrate the new beginning . Whether your kids are old enough to stay up till midnight or not they will surely love to sink their sweet tooth in this easy to make '2011 Choco- Marshmallow pop' . Truly the most promising & sweetest way to ring in 2011 !!Pops -

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Adieu -2010 2011 is right at the edge.. n all of us are eagerly waiting to embrace the coming year & leave the present one behind. As the last post of the year I'd love to share a few of my favorite foodie creations , hope you enjoy them as much as I do . Wishing all of you a very Happy and Prosperous New Year -2011 !!!!Shera Sandwich Dedicated to Commonwealth Games - the most talked about

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~ Merry Christmas - 5 ~May your holidays be happy days,filled with love and laughterAnd may each day bring joy your wayin the year that follows after !!Little Food Junction wishes all its readers a very Happy Christmas . May it bring for you Gifts of love & joy too .......

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Merry Christmas-4Nothing beats the winter chill like a steamingbowl of soup served with freshly baked soup buns .To add a festive spirit to the regular soupy sessiontransform the freshly baked (or readymade) soupballs into christmas trio of Santa, Frosty & Rudolph .These edible savories will surely add a feather toyour cap ( tables) & leave the kids asking for more ...Truly food, frolic & fun

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Merry Christmas-3 The Little Gingerbread HouseI made a house of gingerbread , it was so sugary treatIt took me all day long to make , but lasted just a weekMonday- I ate the ceiling ,Tuesday - I ate the doorWednesday I ate the windows ,Thursday- I ate the floorFriday - I ate all four walls ,Saturday -I ate the lawnSunday,I licked up the crumbsMy gingerbread house is gone ....... (source)(The poem

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Merry Christmas-2 Never worry about the size of your Christmas tree.In the eyes of children , they are 30 feet tall " - Larry Wilde Christmas season seems incomplete without a beautifully adorned christmas tree . The vibrantlydecorated evergreen coniferous tree with all the family members around is surely the most cherished moment of the holidays.While kids

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Merry Christmas -1Christmas is here and there is merriment everywhere!! Houses sparkling with colorful lights & decorations , gifts, holiday treats and unlimitedfun makes it the the most awaited & magical time of the year. To spread the holiday cheer - Little Food Junction's advent calendar has holiday themed foods throughout December !!!! Hope you enjoy making it as much as I do ........

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~ Traffic Lights ~Red light red light what do you say ?I say STOP stop stop stopYellow light yellow light what do you say ?I say WAIT wait wait wait Green light green light what do you say ?I say GO go go go . I still remember the days when my lil one hadstarted school & the first poem she learnt was'The Colors of the Traffic Lights '.Even todaywhenever we stop at any red signal she never

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~ A Bit of Fall ... ~Leaves in the autumn came tumbling down,Scarlet and yellow, russet and brown,leaves in the garden were swept in a heap,Trees were undressing , ready for sleep. - Autumn Leaves (anonymous) Fall is the season for colorful apples .The markets here are flooded with the most colorful & vibrantharvest booties. Delicious reds, Golden yellows, luscious greens

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~ Happy Children's Day ~Children are the world's most valuableresource and its best hope for the future .- John F. KennedyChildren's Day is a special day set aside tocelebrate the joys & fun of childhood. UniversallyChildren's Day is celebrated on 20th Nov but inIndia it is celebrated on 14th Nov , as this datemarks the birth anniversary of India's firstPrime Minister - Pandit Nehru. This day

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~ The Croissant Crab ~Few days back I read out the famous Panchatantra story of -The Heron & theWise Crab to my little one .Since then I had been thinking of making some crabbystuff. After a busy day yesterday Mr hubby & I stopped at a cafe for a cup of hot cappuccino. While placing the order I noticed their warm & crispy croissants whichat once reminded me of the wise crab from the story (

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~ Sushi Time ~(& Giveaway Winners)After trying out sushi for the first time at a close friends place my little one wanted me to make some similar stuff. In absence of all the special ingredients & expertise required for making the authentic Japanese delicacy,I decorated her evening snack of steamed corn cobs aka Sushi style. Lols she loved the new version-Cob Sushi :) :)Corn or Sushi ????

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~ Happy Diwali ~Diwali , the festival of lights is the most joyful &brightest of all Indian festivals. This 5 day festival marks the triumph of good over evil & the victoryof light over dark. Sweets & savories, holy chants, clay lamps & fireworks are an integral part of the festival. Today is Dhanteras, this first day of the celebration is dedicated to GoddessLaxmi,the deity of wealth &

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~ Little Boo Junction ~(Halloween Treats -5)At this spooky time of the year ,When all black cats hiss,May sweets & treats all come ur way ,And tricks give you a miss !!!Happy Spooktacular Halloween !!!!Today is Halloween & if you are still lookingfor some creepy , haunting food ideas thenyou need'nt go any further. With a small effort& very very basic ingredients your party canbe anything but

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~ Little Boo Junction ~Halloween Treats -4Halloween is just a couple of days away ...If your kids are smitten with the Boo Bugwhy not add a little oomph to their regularbreakfast too . Surprise & delight the littleghouls and goblins with some scar-vd(readscary &carved)apples n R.I.P BooBoo eggs.Truly embodying the spirit of Halloween !!!Apple BobbingApples, few drops of lemon juiceMake the

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~ Little Boo Junction ~(Halloween Treats -3)Halloween is fast approaching and if you areon the prowl for some scary & gross lookingbut healthy foods these salad treats are for you. These haunted treats are not only fun to make but also great to scare away those crappy candy cravings too. Enriched with goodness of fresh vegetables these are the perfect alternatives to candies & sweets . Happy

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~Karva Chauth ~(The Indian Festival of Moon )May the sight of Full Moon fill your life with happiness & prosperity Wishing you a blessed Karva Chauth ...India is the land of varied cultures & traditions,each month in the year comes with assortmentof different festivals & fairs. Karva Chauth ,isthe festival of the married women. Women fastfrom sunrise to moonrise for the safety andlongevity of

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Little Boo JunctionHalloween Treats-2Halloween time is fun time. Besides being synonymous with scary crafts, decor & foods it is also very much synonymous with loads of fancy sweets ,candies and confectionaries. Lets add fun to the holiday season & make the celebrations much sweeter with some healthy& natural ingredients (sans harmful n artificial flavorings,sugars and colors). These cute n easy

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~ Little Boo Junction ~ Halloween Treats -1Halloween is around the corner & the mere mentionof the word is enough to evoke all the spooktacular fun .This easy to make icky- looking yummy recipewill surely make all the lil ghouls & goblins scream in delight . Ready for Trick or Treat ????????Although Halloween is not much a celebration in India but owing to the page three parties, pubs ,MNC

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~ Celebrating Hundred Thousand Hits ~with a GiveawayLittle Food Junction passes the 100,000 hit mark today.Thanks to all viewers for visiting my space n putting inyour valuable comments. Look forward for your love& support today n always ....... :) :)Image from the first post (Aug '09)On this wonderful occasion I'd like to share withyou a wonderful Giveaway. This Giveaway is differentthan the

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~ Commonwealth Games 2010 ~(Post -2 ) The 2010 Commonwealth Games began with a spectacular opening ceremony at Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.The ceremony that was no less than a colorful Indian festivalbeautifully captured our glorious history and culture. With 71 participating countries,17 sports & 1408 medals in stake each sporting event is full of fun n vigor......Archery Brown bread

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~ Commonwealth Games 2010 ~(Post -1 )Finally the day has come & Delhi is fully decked upto host the most awaited event. Experience the bestof adventure, excitement, exhilaration & ecstasyalong with India's unique culture and hospitality.Little Food Junction celebrates the spirit of 19thCommonwealth Games with Shera(official mascot)Sandwich. Shera is a symbolic depiction of the RoyalBengal tiger.

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~ Calling All to Submit Recipes ~(30 Best Recipes of 2010) There is no love sincerer than the love of food . - George Bernard Shaw With the festival season just around the corner its a great time to gear up our aprons n gloves for experimenting with new cuisines. This is to call all the wonderful blogger buddies toshare their lip smacking yummulicious recipesfor

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~ CSN Giveaway Winner ~Gift theme Sandwiches- white n brown bread, carrots n cucumberI know you are eagerly waiting for the results but before I select the winner I should give a warm Thanks to all who gave their precious time to stop, comment & share this $75 CSN giveaway .The winner is picked through random.org &Ginny of comment no. 5 is the winner . Do go through her lovely blog

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~ My Heart will go on ..~........ (((♥))) .........With World Heart Day being observed todayLittle Food Junction gears some yummy Apple lollies to keep our lil ones happy n healthy.... 4 Lollies a Day keeps the Doctor away ..........Apple Lollies For the lollies- Core n divide the Apple in four. Draw a heart or make a heart impression with a cookie cutter & gently peel off. Soak for 5 mins in

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~ Tomato Toasts ~I'm sure all of you will agree that some recipeshappen by chance . Yesterday was a busy Sunday for me so the daddy daughter duo decided to help by taking over the kitchen chores .. whenevr the kitchen is their domain they try to please the palettes with their innovative (sometimes destructive) foodie experiments . I was amazed when a red toast & scrambled eggs landed at my table

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The giveaway is closed ....~ A CSN Giveaway ~Hope all of you have been making the dining table times a real fun with thefun food arts here ...........Guava flowers - made by cutting the guavas through an apple corer slicer (available at CSN too) Most of the things at Little Food Junction are for our little ones , but this time its different -Its a great chance to make one of you wonderful

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~ Happy Teachers Day ~A teacher affects eternity ; He can never tell where his influence stops - Henry B. Adams Sep 5th is celebrated as Teachers' Day in India .A day we pay tribute to our teachers ,facilitators , coaches , trainers & mentors ...Thanks for being my teacher & guiding me towards the right path of life. Without you , I would have been lost . Thankyou for guiding me , inspiring me &

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~ Happy Krishna Ashtmi ~Krishna Ashtmi , commonly known asJanama Ashtmi is the popular Indian festivalto celebrate the birth of the Lord Krishna. This popular Indian deity is often depicted as a young boy with flute in hand and a colorful peacock feather as a headgear . Thousands of devotees fast on this day and several sweets n savories are prepared to mark the festivities .Little Food

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~ The Red Rabbit ~Some of the greatest joys of life are those that are the simplest . Like all kids my lil one loves stories and quickly finishes dinner for her favorite pastime of the day - Bedtime Stories ...Bed time story narration is more of a custom in our house . I always believe that this is the best time for our kiddos to snuggle and connect with us before going to sleep.These days I'm

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~ The Bond of Love ~India is a land of festivals . Virtually celebratingeach day of the year , there are more festivalscelebrated here than anywhere else in the world .To celebrate the beautiful bond of love n puritybetween brother and sister , we celebrateRaksha Bandhan . Raksha means to protect andbandhan means a bond. The festival is marked bytying of a holy thread adorned with decorationsby

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~ Milk- n - Shake ~Making yummy lip smacking shakes is a lotof fun . Calcium n nutrient loaded recipes likemilkshakes & smoothies are a great way to getour lil ones cooking . Besides having great funin the kitchen n learning the initial lessons ofhealthy cooking they 'l definately love to relishtheir wonderful creations too :) :) :)Surely gives we mommies a reason to sitback n relax (pondering

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~ Happy Independence Day ~Today India celebrates her 64 th Independence Day.On this auspicious day Little Food Junction salutes the Nation n the immortal heroes & celebrates the season of freedom with this Tricolor rice .Hope peace , love & harmony reigns in all parts of the world today n everyday ......Happy Independence Day !!!!Tricolor Rice Saffron flavored aromatic rice with carrots n

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~ Watermelon in Disguise ~ Watermelon holds the honor of being the most lovedfruit of my family . Hardly a day passes when this divine fruit does not make its way through our palettes .Besides neatly diced fresh fruit - watermelon Salads, watermelon juice & popsicles are some of the most irresistible crunchy n juicy versions that we enjoy ..While browsing the internet for watermelon sorbets ,

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~ Happy First Birthday ~A year has gone by,How quickly time has flownI just can't believeHow Little Food Junction has grownFoody creations are immense joyand always so much fun .....Lets celebrate today forLittle Food Junction turns One .Today on the occasion of First Birthday -Little Food Junction getsits long awaited present - a Logo & a Masthead ( header)(see on top of the page )(The Hut in

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~ Featured On Metro (UK) ~Today's post is not a regular food art post but rather a "Thankyou Post -to all the readers" for liking my creations.The morning of 30th July brought a big smile n tons of motivation for me . My creations were featured in UK's renowned newspaper - Metro .Almost 6000 visitors (readers ) in a day wassurely a landmark for Little Food Junction .Several mails filled my Gmail

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~ Happy Friendship Day ~A friend is like a flower ,a rose to be exact ,Or may be like a brand new gate that never comes unlatched .A friend is like an owl ,both beautiful and wise.Or perhaps a friend is like a ghost ,whose spirit never dies .A friend is like a heart that goes strong until the end.Where would we be in this worldif we didn't have a friend .- by Adrianne S (link )Little Food

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~ Flower Power ~Making cute food is my passion - its so funmaking all the cute colorful edibles . The biggestreward for all this funlicious food is surely the milliondollar smile that I see on my lil ones face ...Healthy foodweek is going on at her school so kiddos are expected toget food from the set menu .Today was Idli day n shewanted something different - "Mom u already made thecartoon idlis

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~ Elmo's World ~These days my lil one is deeply in love with her new cuddle toy - the furry little orange nosed monster Elmo from the Sesame Street (aka Gali Gali Sim Sim). Elmo- the fire engine red dynamo with positive attitude & infectious giggle is one of her favorite cartoon characters, so while downloading some Sesame Street coloring pages , a foody rather fruity idea clicked my mind n

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~ Rainy Days ~Raindrops, Raindrops ! Falling all around Pitter patter on the rooftops ,Pitter patter on the ground Here is my umbrella ; It will keep me dry When I go walking in the rain, I hold it up so high . - RaindropsThese foody creations are for all the lil ones who love to go out in the rain , splash in the muddy puddles ,make

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~ Purple Love ~I'm back after a long vacation ... feel so refreshed ( Lols -but a little lazy to head back to kitchen ). The first shower of rain has flooded the markets withluscious purple Jamun (jambul /Indian blackberries).With a box of yogurt n lots of jamuns in hand I couldn't resist myself from trying out some whacky combination..The Purple Yogurt ( Smoothie ) Making this is surely a

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~ Vacation Time ~ I'm going to be heading off on holidays shortly . I probably won't be posting anything here for the next one month . Feel free to browse the archives while I'm away . Will catch u up by the end of June with lots of new posts ......- Take Care !!!Choo Chooo Train .....Bread, cheese , carrot , pickled gherkin .Artsy - Crafty Challenge ( May 2010 )@ Mindful MeanderingsSending

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~ Happy Mothers Day ~"Mother is such a simple word ,But to me there's meaning seldom heard .For everything I am today ,My mother's love showed me the way .( -What Mother Means by Karl Fuchs )Little Food Junction wishes all mothers a veryHappy Mothers Day . Hope your day is fullof warmth ,sunshine, love & flowers .....Say it with Flowers !!!Watermelon , papaya, grapes, cucumber , falsa( Indian

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~ Zoo on my plate ~ 3 ~Summer holidays are fast approaching n kids arealready in the vacation mood . With all their sportyattitudes it seems the motto for the current month is'Less of studies and more of play ' Lol . I'm happythat kids will get a break from the structured routinebut still pondering over multiple ways to keep holidayboredom at a bay . The overwhelming response fromall of you for

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~ Zoo on my plate -2 ~Searing heat continues to scorch North & central India .Dreadful summers with temperature soaring to about 45ºC& dry dusty winds have made life miserable . Kids are theones most effected with this gruesome weather . This postwas scheduled for Thursday but my little one had a heatstroke n severe dehydration coz of which she was in thehospital . Today shes back home but looks

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~ Mad about Blues ~James Cameron's completely immersive 3-D sci fi epic- Avatar with all its blue aliens was so much liked by my little one that for some days her girly favorite Pink color mania had changed into a sudden blue !!! "Mama now my favorite color is blue .. " Blue dress , blue colors, blue hanky ,blue bedcover my lil one suddenly wanted everything blue. I agreed with her blue fever

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~ Zoo on my plate -1 ~ With the arrival of intolerable summers I'msure none of us want to spend long hours in the kitchen.I always think summer time food ,besides being light n healthy should also be quick n easy . Sandwiches are great for an easy going laid back meal (esp when you are short of time or want to spend more time with your little ones) . These animal sandwiches are healthy ,

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~ Tulip Mania ~The first thing that comes to mind when we say the word 'Tulips ' is definitely a colorful picture of the beautiful countryside of the Tulip country- Netherlands . Very few of us know that our very own Paradise on Earth-Kashmir , has Asia's largest tulip garden.This garden , nestled in the foothills of Zabarwan mountain range n overlooking the world famous Dal Lake has more

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~ Easter Time - 3 ~Rabbits soft and cuddly Baby chickens,too.Easter eggs for baskets White and pink and blue.Easter cards of greeting, Music in the air ,Lilies just to tell us It's Easter everywhere . -from Easter Everywhere by JS BachLittle Food Junction wishes all its readersa very Happy Easter . May your Easter

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~ Easter Time -2 ~When the flowers bloom and the sun shines bright , Easter is right around the corner . Since the ancient times Easter has been associated with wonderful easter eggs, baby chicks, nests , lilies n rabbits .These easy to make treats are cute n yummy n will surely make the celebration memorable !!Cluck Cluck .....Chick- Toasted bread circles topped with mayo, steamed corn

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~ Earth Hour - 2010 ~Saturday 27th March @ 8:30 pm - 9:30 pmThe Earth Hour is a global initiative by WWF that aims to send out the message that we are concerned about the climate change. It is a call to stand up to get involved & lead the way towards a sustainable future. Today is Earth hour so don't forget to turn off the lights n enjoy the star studded sky or a wonderful candle lit dinner I

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~ Easter Time -1 ~ Easter is approaching so its time for some yummyeaster eggs & gummy candies n jelly beans . The easter lilies are in full bloom n the spirit of spring is in the air ... Easter reminds me of my school dayswhen the sweetest , yummiest sugar easter eggs were available in our canteen n the most exciting part of these eggs was to split them open n find an array of colorful

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~ The Protein Powerhouse ~ As u all know that I hardly write any recipeson my blog , since this place is more abt food presentation I link the recipes to other blogs n sites .Recipes happen only once in a blue moon when I really find something unique n worth sharing .This recipe Dal ki Roti has a special story to it tooDal ki roti ( Lentil Tortillas )Dal ki roti - is an ancient recipe (

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~ IPL Fever ~Of Kings & Devils... The third season of Indian Premier League- IPL started on 12 th March - n of course it has gripped my home too . My hubby is a die hard fan of cricket n my lil one seems to follow her dad's footsteps . Both are desperately waiting forMar 19th - when they would go to the Kotla Stadiumto watch their dream teams playing live . The OddOne Out ( ahhh thats me!!!

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~ Happy Women's Day ~ When God sat down to make a woman he gave her empathy love & compassion, By the time he finished her He had no more left for the man ...... - Mamta Agarwal Little Food Junction wishes a very Happy Women's Day to all the women across the globe . Everyday, remind yourself that .......You are the Best !!!! Bread , noodles in soy sauce , spinach

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India Calling @ The Crafty Crow I feel so honored to be one of the guest bloggers at the Crafts Around the World series at the renowned website - The Crafty Crow . I couldn't believe my ears ( eyes in this case )when Cassi - the super brain behind Crafty Crow wanted me to be a part of this event . At the site I represent India with my Kite Sandwich n Rose Lassi . This event will last

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~ Kindergarten Days ~ Kindergarten ( or playschool ) is a world of fun & learning . Owing to the fun n frolic-lovely colorful toys , fun activities , melodious songs , action poems n loving teachers the kindergarten becomes our lil ones home away from home. A recent visit to my daughter's school was the inspiration behind these creations ........ The Fruity Abacus Skewered Red n green grapes

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~ Happy Holi -3 ~ Little Food Junction wishes all its readers a very happy & colorful HOLI !!!! India celebrates Holi today , soon everyone will gather with colorful powdered colors & the riot of brightest glittery colors will envelop the entire surroundings . The kids seem so excited filling colorful water in their fancy water guns. The smell of festival foods & perfumed herbal colors is truly

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~ Happy Holi - 2 ~ Holi - is the most fun filled and boisterous of Indian festivals . It is synonymous with colors, music , fun & play . Lets add some spark to this Holi by making some colorful edible play doh for our little ones - a doh which little ones would love to play , squeeze , squish & eat too ( without even noticing that they are in the kitchen actually helping you !!!!! ) Did I say

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~ Happy Holi - 1 ~ Holi is the spring festival of India . This festival of love & unity also marks the triumph of good over evil. Also synonymous with vibrant colors n joy , it is the perfect time to renew sweet relationships. Entire country wears a festive look,the markets are heaped with colorful powders n water guns ( called pichkaris) . On the day of Holi ,people greet each other by

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~ Spring Time - 2 ~A Thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever - John Keats The smell of the lovely flowers at the flower show still lingers in my mind ... These vegetable flowers surely do not have that sweet smell but they truly have the power to make your salad platters bubble with new life .......Flower Gardencarrots, cheese balls , pepper corns/ capers , curry leaves

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~ Spring Time- 1 ~' Its spring its spring Oh I just can't wait To find fruits on the vases And flowers on my plate'- from Spring by Arvie CalimlimSpring is the most beautiful season to captivate oursight n senses. Besides being cheerful colorful n blossoming with new life , it is also synonymousto all the beautiful n colorful flowers . A recent visit to a flower show warmed up my

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~ With Love - 5 ~Every time is good time for love , yet Valentine's Day has its own charm , n surely lucky are those who are loved and cared for . Get set for this occasion with these cute Valentine foods that silently say - the ' Three Words 'your darling is dying to hear from you.........Hearty Mornings Bread, jam / jelly , sprinkles, strawberries, chocolatesgadgets- heart shape cookie

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~ With Love - 4 ~ Valentines Day is incomplete without cakes n chocolates. Anything made with love is surely the best gift for our loved ones n these cute little muffins n chocolates are the perfect treats to melt a heart............ Loving Muffins Muffins , Fruit rolls/ sheet Chocolate LoversNothing melts a heart like yummy homemade chocolates. Recently I came across a wonderful Chocolate

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~ With Love - 3 ~Valentine's Day is the most important day of the year and surely deserves an extra special dinner to celebrate the beautiful feeling of Love . Make your beloved feel special with this easy tomake heart shape ( seductively stress - free ) Valentine Pizza ................ Pizza Love !!!Whole wheat Pizza bread , beet hearts , sliced olives cheese n peas .Shape the circular

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~ With Love - 2 ~Lets celebrate Love by making some cute little treats for our little cupids. The season of Valentine has begun ,so heart shape yummy n healthy foods are the best way to to say ' I love u my little sweetheart 'Fun Lollies carrots, black n green grapes , bananas Gadgets- heart shape cookie cutter , toothpicks. Tiffin Treat Heart shape cookies ( i've used Britannia Little Hearts )

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~ With Love - 1 ~ Love is in the air !! With Valentine's Day just around , what could be better than to show our endless love towards our little ones ( n their daddy too.. ) bypreparing cute heart shape foods. Of course, the quickest way to heart is through the stomach n these cute little fun treats willsurely leave them asking for more !!!!Ur the Apple of my Eye ...Apples, strawberries,

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~ Happy Republic Day ~On the occasion of India's 60th Republic Day ,Little Food Junction salutes the Nation ,the Constitution & the immortal National Heros for their devotion and sacrifices. Hope peace , love and harmony reigns in all the parts of the world today n everyday.Happy Republic Day to all !!!Todays food art creation is a symbolic representation of the 4 directions of the Indian

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~ Snake ( Snack) Time ~During my last visit to a nearby bookshop , I picked up a wonderful story book- 'Stories from Panchtantra' for my daughter. Very popular through out India -Panchtantra is the one of the oldest collection of Indian fables surviving today ( written in 200 B.C.), each of the story has a moral that continues to be relevant till this day !!I got inspiration for this food art

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