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I always strive to share my best tested recipes with you. These posts are an attempt to bring information other than recipes which everyone asking me these days. Like, where do I go to eat? Do I always cook at home? How to eat healthy? How to stay on budget? How to avoid multiple grocery store trips? Benefits of aloe and many more… To answer all your questions, I am introducing this new section of ChefDeHome. In these posts, I will share with you, all of the above and also my favorite restaurants and also not-so favorite restaurants. Also, look in this section for feature releases, announcements and community news. Subscribe to our Newsletter and follow us on Facebook/Pinterest/Twitter to get latest blog updates.

Healthy Family Movie Night Snacks

Monday, March 27, 2017

Today, I'm here to share with you some delicious, and healthy Movie Night snacks! This season, let's ditch the popcorn and serve something exciting and new to enjoy for family-time together. Like baked tortilla chips, crisp roasted chickpea popcorn and carrot fries! yum! I'm bringing my family's movie night experience to you with...

Mexican Style Chicken Bowl from SmartMade™

Monday, November 28, 2016

Are you ready to try this delicious Mexican Style Chicken Bowl with grilled chicken, black beans, brown rice, and roasted vegetables coated in chili-lime sauce, with a sprinkle of Monterey Jack cheese?Today, I'm not sharing this recipe but rather a smart meal idea. A meal as good as homemade, and that you can serve your family at...

Boudin Bakery SF New Menu Additions

Sunday, October 25, 2015

Last Sunday, I had privilege of attending and trying some of the new Menu items offered in Boudin Bakery! I still remember the day when first time I tried Boudin's Roasted Garlic and Tomato soup in San Francisco. It was a cold day and that bowl of soup felt like bowl-of-heaven to both of us. Soup was so darn delicious that... trus...

New Martha White® Baking Mixes

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Have you heard of new Martha White® Baking Mixes? These are new line of Baking Mixes introduced by J.M. Smucker Company. These ready to use baking mix just need some milk and you are all-set to serve your family - some delicious homemade muffins!! How exciting does that sound?Recently, J.M. Smucker Company contacted me to share th...

New SMUCKER’S® FRUIT & HONEY Fruit Spread

Friday, September 25, 2015

Have you heard of Smucker’s® Fruit & Honey Fruit Spread? It is a fruit jam naturally sweetened with honey. Such a delightful combination! Isn't it? Recently, J.M. Smucker Company contacted me to share their new, Smucker’s® Fruit & Honey Fruit Spread with you, and I loved the opportunity. I often buy Smucker's® products and...

LEAN CUISINE® Marketplace Meals - Quick and Healthy Options for Busy Life

Monday, June 29, 2015

Hello Monday!!! Today, sharing with you, no recipe (for a change) but a LOT of delicious food which will fly from your kitchen to dinner table, in no time!! Yes, my friends, I'm talking about my favorite, LEAN CUISINE® Marketplace Meals: quick, healthy, and perfect for those busy days of our life! I have to say, my love-affair wi...

Food Blogging | DIY Food Photography Boards

Sunday, April 19, 2015

I clearly remember, when few years ago, Vishal insisted me to get my camera and take pictures of him designing these boards for me. I told him many times, I'm never gonna use these pictures! Let's pass. Since he kept insisting, I grabbed my camera and took some random clicks. I give it to him big-time for his farsightedness..... w...

Food Blogging | Food Styling Props

Sunday, April 12, 2015

One of the reasons I love food photography is that I enjoy styling food and making it look desirable! Often I get compliments on food presentation, and many people say, they were hungry after looking at the pictures. A well thought food scene can sure arouse food cravings! Since websites yet don't have facility to "scratch and sni...

Food Blogging | 15 Tips to be a Better Food Blogger

Friday, April 3, 2015

Even before I get to the basics of food photography, I want to share my top 15 considerations to be a better food blogger. I have learned a lot from awesome online community. And I think, it is time for me to give back to the community. Please note that these are all my experiences as blogger and based on what I has worked for me....

Food Photography - Adding Watermark To Picture in Adobe Lightroom

Thursday, March 12, 2015

Writing a food blog or blog in general requires many skills. It is not just about cooking good food. One has to wear different hats at different times to maintain a successful blog. Thinking for creative recipes, cooking, taking good pictures, socializing, marketing, writing about food are a few of important areas that a food blog...