Cooking Matters, London Ontario

Recently, I attended an Elton Rohn concert in Fonthill, Ontario, and it was a fantastic show, complemented by a visit to the local farmer's market stalls - a charming reminder of my youth. Music & food!!

Just a few of the items I created for a dear friend who selflessly gives to others and charities, a shining example of kindness. This was for a private garden family and friends function yesterday, a celebration of love and gratitude. Still got it, which was a relief!! 😂🎉

Last week, my husband and I visited Vancouver, taking in the landscapes and enjoying dinner at Vij’s, where we met Michelin Star Chef Vij. The Lamb Lollipops were a must! Worth every bite!!

Wishing you a joyous Easter filled with love, laughter, and warmth from our table to yours! 🥂

Embracing a healthier lifestyle, I recently joined a gym and adopted a balanced approach to eating, making conscious choices to reduce unnecessary carbs. Inspired to recreate a childhood favorite, Aloo Pea Curry, I sought to reinvent the traditional accompaniment of roti or chapattis, high-carb staples, by crafting zero carb pancakes as a nutritious alternative. The outcome was truly rewarding.

I wanted to share a few highlights from a recent trip to Mexico with my sisters to celebrate my mother's 90th birthday. I plan to attempt to recreate some of the dishes, but it will undoubtedly be a challenge. 😋🌴

The only Indian Michelin ⭐️ restaurant in NYC was obviously on my list. Celebrating my nieces pre birthday bash with my sisters - and Chef Vijay Kumar comes out to have a chat and buys us shots!! In food heaven!! I got Signed menu too & exchanged recipes!! 💗

Made these and had to share - gluten free roti’s!! As you may know I love food but the carbs have stubbornly adorned my midriff, so on mission to lose a few lbs.
These guilt free roti/paranthas/wraps are made from yellow moong dal. 😋

Recipe:
I cup of moong dal soaked overnight and washed in running water in sieve. Place in bowl

Add ginger, cilantro, spices of choice.
Blend adding a small amount of water until batter like consistency and leave to rest 20mins or so.

Heat tava/non stick frying pan and brush pan with little ghee or olive oil
Place 2 large spoons and spread until thin and smooth on low heat. On medium heat cook for a minute or so & turn over and cook until cooked!!
Simple & delicious gluten free and very low in carbs!! Great just with Tzatziki or plain yogurt.

(I put 2 tsp fresh ginger, 1 green chilli, 1/2 tsp chilli flakes, ajwain, cumin seeds salt, cilantro & garam masala & around 1/4 cup water in the batter I made)

Aren’t these cute!! Mini meatloaf cups - perfect bite size appetizers! Delicious too!! Lasted about 2 minutes!! 😂😋

It’s that time of the year again for organized madness!! Don your greens and drink warm Guinness!! 😂☘️ 🍺

Lovely Indian Summer like evening for Al fresco dining with friends 🥂

My recent trip to Europe was all about food & drink and ofcourse catching up with my family ♥️🥂- 3 weeks went in a flash and my waistband extended considerably!! 😂