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^ what Cornish Clairey says. Also you can make green chutney with cilantro, thai/jalepeno chilli, lemon juice, salt and cumin powder and then freeze in ice cube trays and put them in a ziplock. It can be added to some gravies/future salsas or defrost to use as green chutney.

The sqndwich near the underarms is a bit...ahem!!! Totally whacky!! I am travelling tomorrow:)

I buy at an Indian grocery store, where unfortunately everything is in bulk. So i have some stuff in a bottle on shlf and rest of the packet is stored in a box in the only closet available for storage. So atleast it looks neater. Though the bigger the house n storage gets, more the storage problems. So am rather happy with the lack of closet space..

Surprising, but it does make a good combination. I tried it recently with some local beer. Different but good.

I have awaken to the pressure cooker going off for years!! Plus i hear the water boil for my morning tea. Also something called a milk cooker, very common in southern Indian houses, lets out a high pitched whistle. I have heard that a lot. I usually notice smells when my husband cooks, when I am there, I think my nose becomes insensitive to them. Sound of mustard seeds popping in hot oil:)

A relaxed host helps .. also its good if the host is eating with the guests. I went to a party recently that involved meeting the hosts for the first time, and all I said to them was a hello and than for inviting us.. I have started to realise that simpler but ample food is more important that a 5 course plated meal.

I live ina a big city with expensive hotels, so I do get a lot of out of town guests and I understand if they want to save some money on stay.. Because I have also done that on occassions. But as long as the stay doesnt interfere with my routine, I dont mind hosting. I have regretted some people, but now I know and find a way to refuse. Saying NO is a very important life lesson to learn. It can save many headaches...

^ ditto. Grandpa had such a beautiful approach!!

I use left over lime halves, dip it in salt, and then rub over the copper, while sqeezing whatever juice is left over... Shines the copper, in my copper bottom cookware, pretty well.

I have recently started eating Muesli, and have acquired a taste for it. I usually eat low sugar cereals, so this is a good option for me, over granola.