BONJOUR SERIES # 14 - Mix Veggie Pala Pindimiriyam

Hey Guys.. Happy New Year. Hope u guys are blessed with all that you deserve in this new wonderful year.


I will be announcing the winner for Bonjour 2011 in my next post. Stay tuned !!


For this week, we have Sreevalli. One of my very favorite blogger friend. I am personally a huge fan of her blog and adore her for her work. Bravo Girl ! Do visit her space for all her wonderful treats. 

BONJOUR SERIES # 13 - SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN & VEG

Hey Guys, Today We have Farwin for our guest post. She is a Dear Friend of mine.. We got to know each other through facebook.. It is amazing , how face book is helping all us these days to discover new friends or even to stay in touch with our long lost friends.. :) We talked a lot , even with our very first chat.. She was too sweet to keep talking.. :) Very Nice knowing u Dear ! She has a wonderful blog.. Do visit her space to enjoy her culinary skills.. Now, I present you Farwin - in her own words..

BONJOUR SERIES # 12 - SLOW COOKER TANDOORI CHICKEN

Hey Guys.. It is already late for doing this post.. So, would be jumping into the post directly. 

Today , we have Ansh from Spiceroots. She is a such a sweet heart.. She was very prompt in sending me this post.. Thanks Sweety ! She has a beautiful blog with amazing collection of recipes.. Now with no further delay, I present you Ansh - in her own words. 

BONJOUR SERIES # 11 - PAAL PANIYARAM

Hey Everyone.. Hope everyone is doing great. Since, I am running out of time today.. We will be directly diving into the guest post. 

For today's hop , We have Ayeesha from Taste of Peral City.

She is a darling Bhabi of mine. Almost a year ago, one morning I learnt about her blog, and then I was so happy to tell her I own one too.. But then I almost quit blogging at that time.. It was her work that inspired me to come back in full spree.. She shared her success tips.. One of which is to "Interact with other Bloggers". This one little but mighty tip changed my whole perception about blogging.. Thanks to her ! I would consider myself quite successful after the makeover.. :) 

BONJOUR SERIES # 10 - BEEF ROAST

Today, We have Fajeeda from Faji's Hot Pot for the guest post. She is a busy mom and wife. I was so surprised to learn that She also owns a catering business.. Oh yes ! I so wonder how she has all the time.

BONJOUR SERIES # 9 - SHALLOW FRIED PRAWNS

Hope you all are busy planning and preparing for holidays.. and shopping.. only two more weeks to go.. :) At least with me.. I go crazy when I see this "SALE" or "OFF" sign in the shops.. I will not know what to buy or what not to buy.. I keep walking aisle by aisle for no good reason.. and I might also end up not buying anything after hours of shopping.. Mr. A drops me to the mall in the morning and picks me when he returns from work.. You could imagine.. How I spent my day.. :) Ohh .. I love that.. Ah.. Who doesn't love window shopping..  :) Good Luck with shopping this year everyone.. :)

BONJOUR SERIES # 8 - KARAMANI VATHA KUZHAMBU / BLACK EYED PEAS & DRIED NIGHTSHADE BERRIES GRAVY

Hey Friends, Yet another week of  Bonjour ! I am so much in festive mood, Bakrid is on sunday.. and the preparations are going on in full speed.. I love theses festivals, it makes u put so much effort for my Dear ones.. :) This is the time when I miss my Dear Friends from the old places.. their food.. their passion and love.. hmm.. but its nice to always move around... to see new places.. and absolutely wonderful when u get to make nice new friends all over again.. Whoever, said.. life is a cycle.. oh Boy ! U are so right .. :)

BONJOUR SERIES # 7 - COLD COFFEE

Hey Everyone, I hope everyone had a safe and a wonderful Diwali.. Oh ! I so much miss the crackers and lights here.. but I did enjoy going through some of my friends pictures on face book having their way with crackers.. :) the subtle kind or the non blast ones.. sparkles,chakras and flower pots... I think those are the only ones thats available and allowed for us to use here.. Sure it was so much fun even to look at those pictures.. :)

With us enjoying Diwali treats from friends, and checking pounds inflating is been going on for a week now.. huhhh... that being said, the treats were awesome.. I so much wish , I will be showered with sweets and savories all through the year.. :)

BONJOUR SERIES # 6 - PEPPER CHICKEN

Hey Everyone.. I know , we are all in festive mood.. planning and cooking savories and sweets for the special day.. Yesterday, Me and Mr. H sat down to decide what to make for Bakrid which falls in first week of November.. we did shortlist on couple of things.. well, I will not be reveling it now.. :) Come back for the sneak peak by the end of this month.. :) 

BONJOUR SERIES # 5 - BAKED MINI KOTHMIR VADI

Our Guest Blogger today is Kalyani from " Sizzling Tastebuds ". The very first thing that caught my attention in her blog is the name " Its not madrasi " . One could sense her love for Madrasi's when you read her space..  I am from Chennai so, I cannot help but take sides with Kalyani here..

She is an amazing blogger, I am personally a huge fan of her pictures.. so bold and clear and distinct.

and very well known for her events.. Her events gave me an opportunity to learn couple of recipes.. and the theme she chooses is something to mention here :) wholly herbal and healthy :) Bravo ! Girl !

BONJOUR SERIES # 4 - KOLKATTA CHICKEN BIRIYANI

Hey People.. It is officially fall here., the weather is beautiful.. a bit cold but I am so fond of cloudy sky :) 
and the more exciting thing is I made a few nice friends here.. they all are very sweet and comfy.. and I get to have girls outing all the time.. how fun is that..?? :) 


Today , Our guest blogger is Deepika from "Yummy in the Tummy". She is an adorable sweet girl.. not that I know her personally.. but we have been talking thro' emails and she sounds very bubbly and cheerful.. and guess what., She is moving close to where I stay.. and we planned to meet up :))

BONJOUR SERIES # 3 - CHANNA MASALA

I am happily running the third week of this series.. and I should say, it looks like a success.. :)) Today, Our Guest Blogger is Sangeetha from " Typical Indian Cooking " .. She runs this beautiful blog with all her passionate recipes.. and manages so well with two loving and naughty toddlers at home..

She is a very passionate and sweet person.. the reason I used the term "sweet" is because she relates so much to that term.. :) She has genuine approach and so truthful in all her actions.. I knew Sangee thro' blogging but sure doesn't feel like it.. we been like nice friends :))

When I called Sangee for this event, She had no second thoughts.. She agreed right away, and agreed to send the post asap and She did ! Thank you Darling ! U r the Best :))

BONJOUR SERIES # 2 - PANEER LAJAWAB

Hey Everyone, Hope u all had a great week.. At least , I know my week was crazy busy.. I was so much waiting for the weekends.. We have a new restaurant picked out so would try em' out.. wink wink :)) As u all know, that I am a last minute person.. there is no much surprise that I am writing this post now @ almost 11.40 pm and I am hoping to post this by 12.00 am.. if not a little later !  

BONJOUR SERIES # 1 - KABSA

I am here posting the inaugural post for my new series - Bonjour !  I started this to be a biweekly series.. but happily, the responses were really overwhelming , so decided to turn it to a weekly series :) YAY !! Good for Me !!

For this weeks post.. Our Guest Blogger is Jehanne from " The Cooking Doctor ". She really is a cooking Doctor. A surgeon by profession, I ought to admit that I have thought "How on Earth does She have time to manage a wonderful blog".. not just any blog people, a truly professional blog. She writes very clearly, Pictures are out the roof, and the dishes are authentic and fancy too.. I am just so in love with her space.. :))