Dal Makhani might be my favorite Indian dish ever. It’s my go-to favorite at restaurants, and I was delighted when I first found out that it’s actually pretty easy to make, too. This recipe will give you a delicious dinner…
Highchair Travelers: Easy Nariyal Burfi (Indian coconut fudge)
This Thursday is the Hindu holiday of Diwali, celebrating the victory of light over dark and good over evil. This is a great reason to make our easy, kid-friendly version of a traditional Indian sweet, nariyal burfi. Instead of…
Trip Report: India 2012
This trip report doesn’t involve the kids, so I have hesitated to post it, but in the end I decided — who doesn’t want to hear about a trip to India? Nobody, that’s who. As soon as we found out…
Highchair Travelers: Holi Festival Cards
The Holi Festival in India is a celebration of Spring and a commemoration of some major events in Hindu mythology, but it’s known to the rest of the world as the Festival of Colors. During Holi, large groups gather to…
Highchair Travelers: Diwali
[Thursday, October 23rd] is Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights. Celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains, Diwali is a celebration of the victory of Good over Evil, Knowledge over Ignorance and Light over Darkness. Traditionally, Diwali is celebrated by lighting…