Sunday, December 30, 2012

Creative Crochet: Snowflakes!

Crocheting is one of my favourite hobbies! I have been crocheting tid-bits since my college days but now,  it has really taken a serious turn where i am trying to create by learning new techniques every single day and putting forth certain pieces. Crochet has caught fancy of my imagination in a delightful way and it is a relaxation of a kind. Trying my hand at delicate thread crochet pattern as one may call it 'flavour of the season'  a crochet snowflake!!

Here is the picture of my crochet snowflakes:
the pattern is from 
Thank you for the pattern Sarah!

The snowflakes are tied to a twig of plant and hung lightly on a garden shrub. In crocheting I do 'amigurumi' crochet, crochet appliques, motifs and doilies! I enjoy crocheting.
There is another crochet piece a 'crochet clown face motif' made by me which I used as a cake decoration at my son's birthday party.

Sunday, December 9, 2012

Spicy Garlic Chutney


Ingredients

Garlic Cloves- 10-15 no
Red Chilli powder- 1-1/2 tablespoon
Cumin Seeds- 1/2 teaspoon
Citric Acid Crystals - A pinch
Salt - As per taste
Desiccated Coconut - 1/2 cup

Method

Peel garlic cloves. In a spice grinder jar, take garlic cloves, red chilli powder, desiccated coconut, salt,  cumin seeds and citric acid. Mix well and all the ingredients and dry grind to a powder, transfer in a bowl. Serve as a side dish to any meal and enjoy the taste!