We all love sweets and desserts in our life. Without them, life will be dull, boring and monotonous. I control my sugar intake and try to prepare only 2 to 3 desserts in a month! They are very much intriguing – aren’t they?
A couple of weeks ago I noticed that I am over-stressed. I work full-time as a senior web developer in a busy news organization. After coming back from work I barely have any time to pursue a hobby. My entire weekend is spent cooking, shooting photos and blogging. My weekends are busier and more […]
Rosogolla – Rasgulla – Cheeseballs in a sugar syrup! You can name it any way you want.’Rasgulla’ defines Bengali or Indian culture in the same way that Baklava defines the Middle East. I grew up in a Bengali family. ‘Rasgulla’ is typical and famous in my mom’s household. Sometimes, guests […]
Storyofcooks.com is having its one year anniversary today. I can’t believe how quickly this year has passed. It feels like yesterday that my husband told me to open a food blog and record my mom’s recipes. He always said many people can prepare an Indian meal, but very few can […]
I am doing a theme based post with a couple of food bloggers. This month’s theme is frozen treats–ice cream, popsicles, kulfi, etc. I want to give a special thanks to my hand model and better half M, for editing my post and, of course, helping me prepare this recipe. I grew up in Kolkata, […]
I am sure many of you know how to make carrot halwa. It is a very popular festival recipe made during Diwali, Holi and family celebrations. Every family has its carrot halwa recipe. Some use condensed milk, others use whole milk. If you have a special recipe, please share in comments. I would […]
Very few girls are lucky to have a Valentine wedding but I did. It was a small wedding with just M and me in front of a Justice of the Peace. We wanted this wedding to be just ours and celebrate it in a unique and personal way. We had a social wedding in […]