Three Things Thursday | Week 1

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I always had this desire to share my thoughts beyond just food, here on this blog. Being a true Libran, I get easily bored with regularities of Life and my mind is always buzzing with new ideas/projects to try. For the first time, when I stumbled upon a post called Three Things Thursday on Dixya's blog, I was curious to know what was this meme all about. Turns out, the concept is as simple as the name suggests - to share three things every thursday. It is hosted by lovely Raj from Pink Chai Living, Nisha from Love Laugh Mirch, & Salma from The Write Balance.

Now, wouldn't that be interesting, to just pause for a moment and appreciate little aspects of our mundane days.

Here are my #3ThingsThursday.

[1] Birthday One: To all who are celebrating - Happy Vinayaka Chavithi. Today is the day when Lord Ganesha was born. So, here's Wishing him a Happy Birthday too! Last weekend when we went to one of our friend's house warming party, I saw this lemon shaped in the form of our beloved Elephant God. Do you see what I see - the flappy ears and the long trunk? Incredible. Right?

[VeganMoFo 2014 Recipe] Sprouted Moong Dal Chilla (Cheela) + Two Book Giveaways To Win: Hot Tea Across India and The Cast Iron Skillet Cookbook

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Once a week, I make today's dish (Sprouted Moong Dal Chilla) as our breakfast especially for that extra protein kick from the sprouted legumes. A simple chutney on the side and we are not hungry again till lunch; it is such a filling snack too! Also, today is the last day for the book giveaways I planned for 12 lucky readers of this blog. Time flew and still can't believe it is end of the week. There are two more books up for grabs today and scroll down to participate. I will randomly choose and announce the winners on 30th September morning. Two more days to leave a comment on the respective posts. Lady Luck might favor you. Enter today!

 Click here to access all 12 book giveaways on a SINGLE page. 

Last Date for Participation: September 29th 2014 midnight (IST)

Day 6: The Cast Iron Skillet Cookbook and Hot Tea Across India

[Photography] Sunday Snapshots

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“When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs. When images become inadequate, I shall be content with silence.”  ~ Ansel Adams

This shot was taken at Vaidehi Ashram. Click here if you wish to do your bit to preserve these innocent smiles.

Its Monday! What are you Reading?

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I was never into reading books especially fiction until few years ago. I find it strange saying that out loud as now, most of the times you will find me with a book in hand, wherever I go. It was my ex-roomie R when I was working in Virginia who very diligently took me to the library every Saturday. That day was also our grocery day as well. Every weekend for 2 long years the schedule was almost the same. - First drop was to library, next was Trader Joes and then a coffee at nearest Star Bucks. Now, I miss those carefree, freedom-to-do-whatever-you-want days!

Goodreads is a fun way to create a virtual book shelf and keep adding books one wish to read. Right now, I am deep into "Kitchen Counter Cooking School" by Kathleen Flinn. For those who live on frozen dinners and boxed foods (I don't), this book can be really inspiring and make you want to cook everything right from scratch. There are few recipes too which I bookmarked at the end of each chapter and can't wait to try them.

Other books in the pipeline - The Runaway Jury by John Grisham  and Istanbul: Memories and the City by Orhan Pamuk.

Tagging this blog post to It's Monday! What Are You Reading? meme over at Book Journey.

Today is Day 26 of my NaBloPoMo challenge. Check out all of the posts previously published here.

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