A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR -2009

Wish you all a very Happy and Prosperous NEW YEAR -2009.
LET US WELCOME 2009 WITH LOVE AND FAITH.

2009

Another fresh new year is here . . .
Another year to live!
To banish worry, doubt, and fear,
To love and laugh and give!
What more can I give you than a good New year recipe. Try out this unique recipe.

Recipe for a Happy New Year.....

Take twelve fine, full-grown months; see that these are thoroughly free from old memories of bitterness, rancor and hate, cleanse them completely from every clinging spite; pick off all specks of pettiness and littleness; in short, see that these months are freed from all the past—have them fresh and clean as when they first came from the great storehouse of Time. Cut these months into thirty or thirty-one equal parts. Do not attempt to make up the whole batch at one time (so many persons spoil the entire lot this way) but prepare one day at a time.
Into each day put equal parts of faith, patience, courage, work (some people omit this ingredient and so spoil the flavor of the rest), hope, fidelity, liberality, kindness, rest (leaving this out is like leaving the oil out of the salad dressing— don’t do it), prayer, meditation, and one well-selected resolution. Put in about one teaspoonful of good spirits, a dash of fun, a pinch of folly, a sprinkling of play, and a heaping cupful of good humor.
See how God shower His love and happiness for you. Hope you like this recipe.
This is one of my favorite New year morning wish I want to share with you.



"A Morning Wish". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W.R. Hunt
"The sun is just rising on the morning of another day, the first day of the new year. What can I wish that this day, that this year, may bring to me?
Nothing that shall make the world of others poorer, nothing at the expense of others; but just those few things which in their coming do not stop with me but touch me rather, as they pass and gather strength:
•A few friends who understand me, and yet remain my friends.
•A work to do which has real value without which the world would feel the poorer.
•A return for such work small enough not to tax unduly anyone who pays.
•A mind unafraid to travel, even though the trail be not blazed.
•An understanding heart.
•A sight of the eternal hills and unbelting sea, and of something beautiful the individual hand has made.
•A sense of humor and the power to laugh.
•A little leisure with nothing to do.
•A few moments of quiet, silent meditation. The sense of the presence of God.
•And the patience to wait for the coming of these things, with the wisdom to know them when they come."
BE HAPPY.
Guide words: An Anthology of Inspiration and Humor, p. 13
http://www.appleseeds.org/new%20year%20quotes.htm-source

GOOD BYE 2008

Today I was feeling bit low in the morning and thinking another year went away , with all its moments and memories. Then like a whisper a voice told me -“Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened”.I think it is 2008.
If you are also feeling same as me, then throw away all this sad thoughts and say Good Bye to 2008 with a big smile.

Have fun, party till you drop down. Just enjoy.
O! it is almost 12oclock -
I am watching someone is silently entering in our life is it 2009- let see.

BE HAPPY.

STEAMED PRAWN CAKE

How many types of cakes have you tried from Christmas till now , many is’nt it. Your sweet tooth may be quite bored by now . But the parties are not over yet, for me it will last for second week of January. While I cannot change the menu served in those parties I visited, I find out some delicious yummy substitute of sweet cakes in my parties. Today I am sharing with you one such sweet cake substitute- Prawn cake. I hope you will like it and enjoy cooking it too.

INGREDIENTS:

Prawn               1cup boiled and minced
Eggs                4eggs beaten
Soya sauce          1tsp
Green chilly       1finely chopped
Onion              1 finely chopped
Garlic             7 clove finely chopped
Ginger             ½ inch finely chopped
Potato             2 big boiled and mashed
Coriander
Leaves (fresh)      2tbsp
Sugar               pinch
Olive oil           1tbsp
Salt  & pepper    according to taste 

PROCEDURE:
Mix together all the above ingredients and put it in a lightly greased bowl . Steam till firm.You can serve it with tomato ketchup and with your favorite veges sauté in little bit of butter and bit roasted cumin over the vegetable . You can have it with bread and grilled tomatoes also. Try out in your own way and write back your comments . I am waiting to here from you.
BE HAPPY

SWEET MAGIC SNOW BALLS

In this festive season when you have to organize lots of parties , you must be looking for something which is easy to make yet tasty and unique. I always look for some recipes which is healthy, good to taste and surprise my guests.
When I am looking for such, my aunt with her email greetings sent a unique recipe –SWEET MAGIC SNOW BALLS. As I read the recipe the first thing that came to my mind was the soft white fluffy balls soaked in thick, sweetened, creamy milk.
When I cooked it , they turned out really yummy. So I thought why not share this
with my blog friends.

INGREDIENTS:

Milk            ½ liter
Sugar          1cup(or if you want more or less
               you can adjust according to taste)
Milk powder        1 big cup
Egg                1
Baking soda        ½ tsp
Saffron            few strands
Powdered cardamom   ¼ tsp
Rosewater           2to 3drop
Silvered almonds     2tsp
Pistachios           2tsp
Cashew               2tsp
Raisin               2tsp
White oil            1tsp 

PROCEDURE:
Put a pan in flame an pour the milk and add sugar. Let it boil in slow flame.
In a small bowl soak saffron in 4 tbsp of warm milk .
Now take a bowl and put the milk powder ,baking soda and the egg mix it well. Make a dough so that you can make balls with it.
Now grease your hand with oil and take a portion of the dough and give a small ball shape .Like this make few small balls with this dough.
Now put this small balls in the boiling milk. Let it boil for 10 to 12min until the size of the balls increase and it turns soft. Now add soaked saffron, cardamom powder, rose water. Put off the flame.
Serve it in beautiful dessert dish garnish it with cashew, almonds, pistachios and raisins. Serve chill.
•Note this point while cooking this dish let it cool down in room temperature and then put it to the freezer other wise it will turn stiff.
I hope your guest will enjoy this sweet snow balls in the dinner table and praise your culinary skills. Don’t forget to write me back your and your guest feed back.
BE HAPPY.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

I think your Christmas preparation is going absolutely perfect, mine too. I am very thrilled this year because this year I am celebrating Christmas with all my friend world wide through my blog.
Merry Christmas to you all may God bless you with love peace and happiness.
You may have all prepared a nice dinner table for all your beloved family, me too.

But how can I forget something really healthy in my table. So I tryout a whole chicken roast.
Chicken is a popular dish among the non-veg lover.Why not be so it has good amount of vitamin-A,K,E,B6,B12,and good amount of mineral like Potassium,Iron,Magnesium,Phosphorous,Calcium.Omega3 and 6.When you roast chicken its nutritional value remain intact and it’s healthy .
Watch out this delicious chicken roast recipe which I cook for today ,you can try and rock the party.
SPECIAL CHICKEN ROAST


Once again.


BE HAPPY.LOVE YOU ALL.

HAPPY NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

I AM SO BUSY WITH ALL MY CHRISTMAS LAST MINUTE SHOPPING AND PARTY ARRANGEMENT THAT I TOTALLY FOR GET TO POST MY BLOG ABOUT THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS.BUT IT IS SUCH ABEAUTIFUL THING THAT I CAN'T STOP SHARING.I TOLD YOU EARLIER ALSO THAT I USE TO MAKE MY LIST AS SOON AS DECEMBER STARTS.
MAY BE THAT MY LIST CHANGE A LOT -NOW I ASK FOR PEACE, LOVE , HEALTH AND HAPPINESS FOR ALL MY BELOVED FAMILY ,FRIENDS AND FOR ALL CHILDREN OF GOD.
BUT TO POST A BLOG ,I REALLY FORGOT. TODAY WHEN IWAS VISITING ONE OF MY BLOG FRIEND CMZ ART/RUSTIC GOTH POST I FOUND SHE POSTED A BEAUTIFUL YOU TUBE ABOUT NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS YOU CAN GO AND WATCH IT OUT .SO I THOUGHT ABOUT THIS POST. HOPE YOU WILL LIKE THIS FUN FILLED VIDEO.


LAST BUT NOT THE LEAST I WILL ASK EVERYONE TO BECOME SANTA FOR YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD POOR CHILD AND GIFT HIM/HER SOMETHING THAT HE OR SHE WILL LIKE.
OR BE SANTA FOR YOUR NEAR HOUSE GRANNY AND SHARE SOME GOOD TIME WITH THEM.
I MEAN TO SAY MAKE SOMEONE’S CHRISTMAS SPECIAL IN WHATEVER LITTLE WAY YOU CAN AND SEE HOW GOD FILL YOUR LIFE WITH LOVE AND HAPPINESS.
I AM ON IN THIS MOTTO LET SEE WHAT IS GOD DESIRE.


BE HAPPY AND MAKE OTHERS HAPPY TOO.

YUMMY CARROT CUP CAKES

Oh, yes indeed, the countdown has begun for another fun filled Christmas. I remember those old days when granny use to pack lot of chocolate cup cakes for us.
Now chocolate cup cake is a dream for me. So for obvious reason I am looking for some thing healthy because I surely cannot miss some pieces of cakes to pamper my spirit after all its Christmas time I hope you understand-isn’t it. I suddenly drop in to this video while searching , they are featuring carrot cup cakes, they are really Yummy. So I thought why not share it with my friends.
Before you take a look on this video which will detail you how to make Carrot cup cakes, just have a look on the beneficial value of carrots.
Carrot is an edible root vegetable which is originated from Asia. It gains high respect in Western countries as it has been regarded as the best dishes for its outstanding nutritional and medicinal values. Even Dutch have listed carrot as one of their national dishes.
A single carrot will supply all your Vitamin- A need for the whole day. Beta carotene is an anti-oxidant, and thus it prevents cell degeneration. Anti-oxidants also slow down the ageing process. Carrots are also good for the skin. Carrot juice is like a tonic. It will improve the overall health and increase immunity.
ENJOY THE CARROT CUP CAKES




Hope you will like it. Don’t miss to write your comments on my healthy carrot cup cake choice.
Santa is on the way-let see what he bring for us this Christmas.

BE HAPPY.

GARLIC EGG

Garlic has long been considered a herbal "wonder drug", with a reputation in folklore for preventing everything from the common cold and flu to the Plague! It has been used extensively in herbal medicine.

In general, it exhibits antioxidant activity, which is good for your skin. It also contains flavonoids, which is good for heart and body.
Garlic helps to boost up our Metabolism rate. Thus help us to reduce our weight easily. Garlic lowers or helps to regulate Blood Sugar.
Garlic contains a range of compounds including "Allicin", which is a pungent oily liquid that gives crushed garlic cloves their characteristic smell, and has been shown to be the antibacterial agent due to its active sulphur. Raw garlic is very smelly, so in order to reduce it smell, you can simply add it to your gravy, salad dressings, to soup, yummy pizza or just garnish it before serving or have it in your own style.
Today I am showing my style of taking garlic. It is one of my favorite recipes. All my friends who suddenly drop in for dinner and I have to make something quickly this is one of my top choice,they all love this recipe very much, hope you will too.It is fast to make healthy and yummy. Give it a try and do leave your comments , I will love to get your feedback.

INGREDIENT:

Egg(hard boiled)            4 (halved)
Fresh Garlic paste             1tbsp
Butter                         1¼  tbsp
Salt                           according to taste
Black pepper powder
(freshly ground)               according to taste
Lemonjuice                     1tsp 

PROCEDURE:
Put the pan into flame. Add butter let it melt then add the garlic paste stir for ½ min .Now add the boiled eggs, add salt, pepper,lemon juice and toss it nicely. Your delicious Garlic Egg is ready, serve hot with bread and salad. I hope it will rock your dinner table.
BE HAPPY.

FINE TUNE YOUR MOOD

There's lots of people in this world who spend so much time watching their health that they haven't the time to enjoy it.
~Josh Billings

If we give the above quote a thought then we will understand that people though spend a good number of time and money to stay healthy in today’s world but are they really happy? Happiness is most important, of all human endeavors. It is the single most sought-after thing in the world. It’s a commodity that’s valuable to everyone. But are there any “secrets” to achieving happiness?
Several studies have been made which links human happiness to chemistry. Experts revealed that a person can change how he thinks and feels by changing what he puts into his mouth. The kind of food that we eat can actually affect the chemical composition of our brain and eventually influence our mood. Thinking is a biochemical process. For brain cells to communicate effectively with each other to create neural pathways, they require chemicals called neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters are the 'messengers' carrying messages from neuron to neuron.
Neurotransmitters are made from amino acids found in protein foods e.g., meat, fish and cheese.
Vitamins and minerals are needed to convert ordinary amino acids into these powerful neurotransmitters. Certain substances or elements found in food have the ability to alter the production or release of neurotransmitters. Serotonin is an example of a neurotransmitter or chemical messenger that transmits our thoughts and actions to the brain.

Serotonin is sometimes called our ‘satisfaction’ brain chemical because, in addition to giving us a sense of well-being, if levels are normal then we don’t feel the need to overeat sugary and refined carbohydrate foods which give us a short term serotonin boost, at the expense of a sharp drop-off soon after.
We make serotonin from an amino acid (protein building block) called tryptophan. By eating tryptophan rich foods we can naturally boost levels of serotonin. Tryptophan is not as widely distributed in our foods as other amino acids, and it is found mainly in: turkey, chicken, fish, pheasant, partridge, cottage cheese, bananas, eggs, nuts, wheat germ, avocados, milk, cheese and the legumes (beans, peas, pulses, soya), and there are also smaller amounts in breads, cereals, potatoes and rice. Because tryptophan is such a large molecule, other more easily absorbed amino acids actively compete with it. In order to divert them, and encourage the uptake of tryptophan it is helpful moderately raise insulin levels by eating starchy foods, such as brown rice, whole meal bread, porridge oats and jacket potatoes, alongside the protein foods.
If brain serotonin levels are low then it can be tempting to reach for foods, and substances, which will temporarily give us a boost. These include sugary foods, refined carbohydrates (such as crisps, white bread, white rice and other processed foods), and alcohol. The problem with these foods is that they perpetuate the cycle of cravings. Normalising serotonin levels is probably one of the most important, and most ignored, means of reducing the need to binge-eating and drink.
While serotonin is the messenger, it is necessary for the message to be received. The brain chemical receptors are built principally from vital fats which include EPA and DHA. These two are found mainly in oily fish, such as mackerel, salmon, tuna, herrings and sardines, and also fish oil supplements, cold-pressed flax and walnut oils. In many cases it has been seen that depression has been shown to be significantly improved by introducing these fats daily, over three or four months.
So now you know what kind of food can elevate your mood so make a good balance and be happy.
Realize that happiness lies within you. The time to be happy is now and the place to be happy is here.
GOD BLESS.

DAD’S SPECIAL

The most awited festive season has come, when I was kid I wait impatiently for Santa as soon as December starts and make my whish list in advance .My father laugh loudly when he see my long list and use to say “give Santa an opportunity to visit others too.” But he used to bring me everything that I listed which I thought was gift from Santa and he make my Christmas really special. He is no more with us ,nine years back on a chilled winter night of December 12th he left us for the land of God . He is the best DAD that God could ever bless me with. He was a happy men and always teach us how to smile when we are sad. He used to say- “that whenever you remember me be happy . I always want to see your happy face.”
To days post is dedicated to my lovely dear DAD. Though we all miss him very much but we also know that his blessings and good wishes are always with us .A happy man like him will remain happy and make others happy too in the land of God. May be it is his inspiration from that unknown world that we are walking successfully today fighting against all odds of life and God is showering His happiness and love toward us.

Today I want to share my dear Dad special recipe.

LEMON RICE>


INGREDIENTS:

Cooked  Basmati rice              1medium bowl
Mixed vegetable
(carrot, potato, French beans,
Beetroot, cauliflower cut into  
small cubes)                            ½ cup blanched
Raisin                                  10
Cashew nut                              10 
Butter/olive oil                        1tbsp
Lemon rind                               ½ tsp
Salt                           according to taste
Sugar                                    ½ tsp
Black pepper                             ½ tsp or 
                                according to taste
Lemon juice                              1 ½ tsp 

PROCEDURE:
Place a pan on the flame add butter and now give all the vegetable and sauté for 3 to 4 min. Now add the raisin and cashew and sauté for another1/2 min .Now add the cooked rice stir for 1min. Add salt, sugar, black pepper mix well, add lemon rind then put off the flame. Then add the lemon juice. Give a minute of standing time, garnish with leeks of parsley and tomato slice .Serve hot.

My Dad will remain in my heart forever and I will ask God to bless me with this lovely family for every birth in this World.

May you all be blessed with lovely caring families.

BE HAPPY. GOD BLESS.

OIL FREE CHICK PEAS

Chick peas are very healthy and nutritive. But most of the time to make it more tangy we add lots of oil and spices to it which is not at all necessary. But today I will share with you a very innovative ways of making chick peas without a single drop of oil.

INGREDIENT:

Chick peas             250grm
Ginger                      ½ tbsp
Green chilies               1tsp (chopped)
Tomato                     1big red finely chopped
Red chilly powder          ½ tsp
Turmeric powder            ½ tsp
Roasted cumin powder       1tbsp
Lemon juice                3tbsp
Coriander leaves           3tbsp(chopped)
Sugar                      1tbsp
Salt                       according to taste.

PROCEDURE:
Boiled the chick peas adding little bit of salt to it. Now put another pan on flame and heat the pan now give the boiled the chick peas. Now add all the ingredient except the roasted cumin powder ,lemon juice and coriander leaves. Add1/4 cup of water. Cook for some time say about five minutes and then put off the flame and then add the roasted cumin powder, lemon juice and finely chopped coriander leaves. You can also add finely chopped onion to add more taste to it. Serve hot with bread .

OVERCOME BINGE EATING DISORDER

A disorder in which people use food to satisfy a variety of emotions in order to cope with them is Binge Eating Disorder. People may binge when they experience any negative emotion, such as anger, sadness, or depression. Another reason a person may binge is out of boredom. People have used food as a coping mechanism for so long that now that it is a habit to turn and use food to make them feel better.
Binge eating disorder is also characterized by compulsive overeating in which people consume huge amounts of food while feeling out of control and powerless to stop.
"Binge Eating Disorder" is the most common of all eating disorders. It affects about 25 million people.
There are many consequences to bingeing. High blood pressure, Heart disease, diabetes, Osteoarthritis, Joint and muscle pain ,Gastrointestinal problems , Sleep apnea , and obesity are just a few complications that can arise when people binge. Many people can become sick from a binge because the foods that they chose to binge on as not full of vitamins and nutrients. The foods are full of sugar, salt and fat and this, obviously, is very unhealthy.

Below are some suggestions of what you can do the next time you want to binge eat. Try some of these to get your mind off of food.
• Wake up early. Go for a morning walk. If you have a dog, take him/her with you. Try to enjoy everything beautiful outside that God has gifted and shift your focus from food to the pretty flowers you see, the nice houses you see, or the nature that surrounds you.

• Exercise. Not only will exercise help you lost weight in a healthy way, but it also lifts depression, improves overall health, and reduces stress. The natural mood-boosting effects of exercise can help put a stop to emotional eating. If you can then try to add ten minutes meditation it will give you mental peace and inner strength to fight back your binge disorder.

• Eat healthy breakfast. Choose fruits and steamed vegetable that will also help in your weight check. Skipping breakfast often leads to overeating later in the day, so start your day right with a healthy meal. Eating breakfast also jump starts your metabolism in the morning. Studies show that people who eat breakfast are thinner than those who don’t.

• Avoid temptation. You’re much more likely to overeat if you have junk food, desserts, and unhealthy snacks in the house. Remove the temptation by clearing your fridge and cupboards of your favorite binge foods.

• Stop dieting. The deprivation and hunger of strict dieting can trigger food cravings and the urge to overeat. Instead of dieting, focus on eating in moderation. Healthy food in small portion is good stay healthy.Find out food that is rich in nutrition and not full of sugar and too much salty and try to avoid fried food .


• Distress. Learn how to cope with stress in healthy ways that don’t involve food.

• Some good ways- is play an instrument of your choice, listen to a good music that relax your mind, read good book, go for a long drive , take a nice relaxing bath –close your eyes and feel calmness take over your whole body, write and share with the world, do some work of charity you will find that love is not something we look for love is something we give and your world will change slowly you can feel the warmth of love and care that Universe will shower upon you. Not only your eating disorder but you can cope all problem of your life .You will feel the inner peace that you are looking for so long.

• Believe in yourself . Be a believer in proving to yourself that you can do anything. Give affirmation -


I can beat binge eating disorder.
I can lose weight.
I can be healthy… and happy.

This mentality came from you making a decision that you want your life to be the very best that it can be.

Then see how life give you a welcome smile and you live a grand life full of health, happiness and love.
GOD LOVE YOU .

NUT CAKES

In our calendar when we see the month of December comes our inner kids spring up and we just keep aside our health and fitness resolution and start to indulge in cakes and pastries. Sometime it is good to become young again and bring back those innocent moments in our life .So this weekend try some nut cakes but make sure take a little portion of it and fifteen minutes of additional exercise next morning . But for the kids enjoy as much you can with your friends – it’s party time buddy.

INGREDIENTS:

 Ground walnuts    1 ¼ cup
Sugar                   ¾ cup
Cocoa powder            3tbsp
Eggs                    4(separated)
Vanilla essence or
Almond essence          1tsp
Mixed candied peels     25grms
Bread crumbs            2tbsp

PROCEDURE:Beat the egg yolks. Mix together walnuts, sugar, cocoa powder, essence and finely sliced candied peels and mix into the yolks. Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold into the mixture . Grease a cake tin lightly and sprinkle with bread crumbs. Pour the mixture and bake in a preheated moderate oven for half an hour ,or till a knife inserted comes out clean.

It is easy to make and quick . I think both of your kid will love it, the one who is really a little kid, and the other who may be 30, 40, 50 or 60 yrs old but have a little kid still in his heart. This weekend bring that kid out from his heart and enjoy the innocent moment of love and happiness.

GOD BLESS.

BAKED SWISS TOMATOES

The red beautiful romantic fruit that always add special color flavor and taste to our regular dish is one and only all of our favorite TOMATOES.
But do we know that how helpful this tomatoes are ?

Those who need to gain weight for them it is very useful. Take a ripe red tomato each day with your daily meal and see the difference.
A ripe tomato everyday help to increase red blood cells and your pale face will glow once again .Life will be once again worth living and enjoying give it a try .

Lycopene, the phytochemical that gives tomatoes their red color, is a powerful antioxidant... but research indicates that it's most effective when accompanied with other nutrients.
And that's an important point that all women need to know, because an impressive new study has confirmed the growing evidence that a lycopene-rich diet may be a key nutritional tool in preventing heart disease.
There are many usefulness of tomatoes so today I am sharing with you one of my favorite tomato dish hope you will like it.

INGREDIENTS:

Tomatoes           500grms (halved)
Potatoes               125grms (boiled ,peeled 
                       and finely sliced )
Parsley                2tbsp (finely chopped)
Onion                  1medium size (minced)
Garlic                 5 flakes (minced)
Cheese                 125grms (grated)
Salt & Pepper          (according to taste )

PROCEDURE:
Remove the seeds from the halved tomatoes and then mix all other ingredients. Now fill into the scooped out tomatoes shells. Sprinkle a little more cheese above it and bake it in moderate oven for 10 to 15min.

ENJOY AND BE HAPPY.