Zodiac Bistro September 2, 2008
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This name had been haunting me for last few days. I was restless unable to recall where/when I have heard /been to this place or where is this place for that matter ?
No clue Absolutely. So finally I asked TBH “When did we been to Zodiac Bistro ? “
He starts laughing and making me more confused.
Finally the ball is out . “Zodiac Bistro” is the name of Restaurant in Sarabhai Vs. Sarabhai !! 
I don’t know if it exists in reality ; but I have never been to one !! 
Online Lotteries August 28, 2008
Posted by BlueMist in Fun Times, Rantings.Tags: Fun Times
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Looking at the number of online lotteries I am winning (?); I should be declared almost a millionaire by now !!
Does it matter if I say I have never ever participated/purchased into those online lotteries or for that matter I have NEVER bought a lottery ticket in my life !!
Every time the amount is more than 50000 GBP or Dollars. So will it not make me rich ..errr very rich soon ? 
You want to be more rich ; respond to the mails you get from those so called African Banks !
P.S : If you feel left out ; look into the SPAM mail box of your Gmail account; I am sure you will find you are rich enough too !!
Smitten August 25, 2008
Posted by BlueMist in Fun Times, Taking a Break.Tags: Fun Times, Gazals, Jagjit Singh
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** Warning : This can be Contagious ***
We have been humming this song over and over ; many times a day from yesterday. 
Once I start and TBH picks it up. Some time laps and he starts and I join
Fun it is ….
( Please ignore the video ….It is not relavant !! )
Come over to listen ….
Spoiled ? Nah…Just little pampered August 20, 2008
Posted by BlueMist in Cheerios, Fun Times, Memories.Tags: Fun Times
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It is fun growing up as youngest family member. You get all the undivided attention and love. The fun continues if you marry the youngest son of a small family and become the youngest daughter-in-law.
People spoil errr ..pamper you by being there fullfilling your demands. You get those ice-creams. You are picked up from airport and train stations. People come over half way through the journey so that you need not travel alone.
When you demand learning a car ; they encourage you. They make sure you go daily and ask for progress report
The eldest person of the family gets that hot steaming samosa while coming from evening walk. They get birthday cake for your 30th birthday !! :D They drive you to the super market; get you gol-gappas. They make sure someone accompanies you when you go out so that you don’t get lost in the city !!
Everyday is treated like festival. Someone will cook your favorite dish. one day dahi-wada, other day idlis and third day you will be asked “what’s next that you want to eat ? ”
Family members think being youngest you don’t know cooking. You too keep mum. Hence you are not expected to cook in the kitchen. All you are doing is helping around The story is still going on
If somebody objects for that extra attention; the other family member stands by you. Saying “Are wo to choti hai na ; to uske liye sub maaf hai ”
These moments are the most cherished one. They make you feel wanted,cared and loved. Isn’t it the best feeling in the world ?
Once you come back and take over your routine life ; again you will be the boss, doing and managing these things on your own. No ? Until then enjoy maadi
Ask me !! It is a lot more fun than this. And I love every bit of it !!
Cooking Spree August 14, 2008
Posted by BlueMist in Cheerios, Foodie, Fun Times, Memories.Tags: Fun Times, Food, Cooking
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I don’t seem to get tired of churning out new dishes daily. Past few days have witnessed that “Chef” side of mine. Cooking has always been loved by me. But daily it would be normal khana ; some routine subjis, daal , roti , raita etc.
Getting a mixie and idli steamer is the probably the reason behind the all enthusiasm. I thought I would never -ever will be able to have the idli steamer here ; well atleast until the next India trip.
It all started with a healthy and easy to make Green Moong Dosa. No hassles of fermentation and all !! It obviously called along Hot Steaming Sambar and bunch of Chutneys. I tried hands on Andhra style Allam pachadi or ginger chutney. After many months finally we were lucky enough to have the good old and tasty Dhaniya Chutney as well !!
Then there was that 2 kg Carrots in the fridge made me think. So what else better than yummy Gajar Halwa ?
Sunday brought friends along for brunch. So then it called for something different menu. Hence it was the authentic Aloo-Chana Subji along with Pooris. The quantity of the subji scared me initially. But I was relived that it got over so quickly that cooking took more time comparatively
TBH picked up Mustard Leaves from the super market. I had my first ever encounter with Sarson ka Saag and Makke di Roti. Making Saag was easy even though it took me two hours to prepare it Makke di Roti was tougher than I thought !! But then the show went on!! :-) Better luck next time …
It was still not the end here. I kept on checking the weather forecast to decide whether my idli batter will be able to ferment. When I saw next 2 days would be sunny ; I quickly soaked the rice and daal for idli. Despite of making the batter for “N” number of times now; still I get worried about this fermentation thing !!
And I was YAY when I saw the batter became fluffy in the morning :-) It was a special and surprise treat South Indian friends here; who are missing that easy availability of Idlis over here 
Then there was Baingan in dahi mustard gravy. A recipe from eastern side of India. It turned out good than I expected. Surely will be more than once in our regular cooking.
Initially when I came over; I thought given the number of Indian veggies you get here are limited; we might land up in surviving on Aloo. It was the last thing we wanted to do ; but I am glad for last a month the consumption of Aloo is almost negligible.
Got to stop here now as my weekend is gonna start tomorrow. and yesssssssss it is a long weekend , Happy Happy Me !!
P.S : Naah this is not end of my cooking riot ; just a pause. Next will be probably hands on using Zucchini and turnips !! So Watch out …
Alphabets, that rule me August 6, 2008
Posted by BlueMist in Fun Times, Just Like That, Memories.Tags: Fun Times, Taking a Break
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Funny Right ? But they do; especially on me
“A” -Most of the things I like, people I love have names starting with “A”. I secretly wished the person I would marry should have name starting with “A”. My best friend in school, first bollywood crush , then many lifetime friends all with names starrting with “A”. The impact is so much so that I tend to look at the name if it is starting from “A” when I like something.
“M” - These people are my awesome friends. But we get parted and wont be in touch. :-( but the memories of time spent together will always be close to heart. Right now I have lost touch with every single person I knew.
“S” - Now these people are either great friends or have lot of trouble with. Somehow the journey is never smooth. Like they say you fight only with those who are near to you but a major group of my circle falls in this category.
“R” - Short lived friends. But I keep them meeting again and again even though for a time.Most of them fall in “my fans” category *blush*
“K”- Only one person I have met till now and she is my bestest friend. Probably because there is no substitute for her !
Ugly Pagli August 3, 2008
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No I am not gonna write the review. Fun movie that ends on a mushy note.
I could not stop myself from comparing it with “Pyar ke side effects “
Good one to pass time.
Liked Malika like I always do
Ranveer Shorey is spontaneous !!
few moments are hillarious!! Like
- when Malika makes Ranveer walk wearing her heels.
- Ranveer wearing a peticoat ; riding a cycle ; steals a red rose to give malika on her birthday !! :D
It was fun riot and moreever the ideas were new and fresh !!
P.S : watch out for 99 slaps and one kiss
Sinful July 29, 2008
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A fruit bowl of Plums,Kiwis,Melons and followed by the Nestle Dark Chocolate.
Then a scoop of Strawberry Ice Cream. Now you ask where is the ice-cream ?
I just broke the sequence and finished the ice-cream First !!
Yummy yet healthy !!
Anybody joining in ?
LOL July 10, 2008
Posted by BlueMist in Chic Talks, Fun Times, Taking a Break.Tags: Fun, Sarabhai, TimePass
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From Sarabhai Vs. Sarabhai
Maaya : “Murd do tarah ke hote hai; ek Tiger jo ek tigress ke saath khush nahi rehate. Aur Tota jo apni ek hi maina ke saath khush rehate hai “
Sarita to Monisha : “Tera Sahil to bada sidha hai. Tota hai tota woh to !! “
(Monisha feeling bad about her husband being to sidha and called “Tota”. She decides to ask Sahil “
Monisha : “Sahil tum tiger ho ya tota ? “
(Sahil Confused and with extreme innocence replies )
Sahil : “Main to samajhta tha ke main insaan hoon !! “
I am loving it :-) July 10, 2008
Posted by BlueMist in Cheerios, Dreams and Desires, Fun Times, In Search of Me, Memories.Tags: Happy, Cheers, Fun
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Yesterday we, the girls gang here freaked out. While the work kept the husbands busy in the office, we loafed around and had loads of fun.
I realized it of late how much I was craving for such a fun filled day, a break free day away from all the worries and how abouts of life. I had those childhood moments back; does not matter even if it was for short while. They are been added to those memory pages. Had Ghoda-Gadi Ride, Had that colorful ice cream candy, walked and walked and giggled like mad. We were one crazy gang among the most well behaved tourists around.
Guess after working hard for 8 long years I deserve this break. Frankly I was damn scared of this transition. TBH has been very encouraging and supportive and making this a cake walk for me. ( Like Always !! ) Change has always been a challenge to me. This time,for a change I am loving it !!
