Woot! I was running about 30 minutes late, but with the help of Kavi and her friend Emma, Serendib House is finally set up at L!ve Cafe (163 S. Oak Park Ave.) and open for business until 3 p.m. So far, the pomegranate-vanilla soap, Kavi’s lip balms, the sandalwood-rose body butter, the marshmallow gift boxes,
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I promised that I’d post the recipe for Savory Bombatoast (Bombay Toast), so here you go. Eggs and bread and onion and tomato and green chili, all in a single delectable slice. Savory French toast, Sri Lankan-style. (10-15 minutes, serves 2) 4 slices white bread 2 eggs 1/4 c. milk 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1/4
A couple of friends have asked me lately where the sudden rush of bath products has come from — it’s not food, after all, so it doesn’t directly connect to the cookbook. I gave them a simple answer at the time, but I think the real reason is a little more complex. The simple answer
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Spent a little while today getting goodies ready for Pem Hessing‘s holiday fair that I’m selling at this Saturday! It is very delightful, packing up four varieties of homemade marshmallows in these charming boxes, all ready for holiday gifting. Varieties included: honeyed rosewater & saffron, pistachio & rose, tamarind-chili, and chai spice. Mmm…. Locals, last chance
A Colorful Holiday craft fair this weekend! Read More »