Hetal, who has become a dear friend just made my day, and indulged me once more – this time with a pretty, cute award which anyone who knows me will agree is perfect for me…
Now you know why my reply comments run longer than the comments to which I am replying – is that a little confusing?! I am not finished yet! Will get back in the evening and finish the post:)
That picture is of gossiping ladies, and I believe that its the healthiest exercise to indulge in. (Good gossip – you could praise people behind their backs! It acts as a stress buster and energy inducer:)
Meanwhile, A big thanks and hugs to you, Hetal!
I got writing about books here (don’t know why!) and the post turned out long, so I cut it from here and pasted it in my other blog here where I just go on…and on… rambling about things I care about, don’t care much for and sometimes about things I imagine others care and take note of, after reading my blog (Vanity – thy name is woman – Shakespeare said ‘frailty’ poor guy did not know women enough)! If you love books, I would love to hear what you are reading or read last, and whether it was good or bad (Ummm….I don’t read depressing fiction as there is enough in reality without me having to take such pains to imagine!). Asha – that is one feature I truly enjoy reading in your blog….pssst..many times I russsssh through the recipe and read the book review with greater interest.
I also realized that I haven’t put your link on my sidebar, Hetal (bad bad me!). Rectified:)
On to the rules of the game before kitchen calls. I pass this on to six other bloggers who I feel deserve it most:). Since I don’t spend too much time covering blogs there are few regular ppl. with whom I get to chat!
I am also making use of this opportunity to express my appreciation for all my visitors, esp. the regulars – You make my day, put a smile(grin rather) on my face and keep my spirits high. I wish to be as regular but home and office chip off considerable time and I spend quite some time fiddling with the settings(exploring). I try to follow a policy of ‘this many blogs to visit today’ which agrees with my schedule.
Asha of Aroma and Foodie hope – I did not know RSS (I am still ignorant of many things!) till she told me about it in her very first comment. It opened up a whole new world of friends. She is an angelic do gooder!
Cham of Spice-Club – Plain, girl! – I love you for the way you seem to lay a finger on the essence of my cooking, and of course I love your veg. delights! I was again sad to discover I hadn’t put your blog on my sidebar – Now I know why my cousins call me aranai!
Aran of Cannelle et Vanille – My vision of her is that of a thoughtful person who speaks less and speaks her mind. I am sending this chat award to her for her sincere comments, quick replies and help she offered on my macaroons which I shall again attempt only after procuring a weighing machine:)
Rachel of Tangerine’s Kitchen Hideout – She chatted so much about Mumbai, I thought she lived here, and then learned that her hideout is in Chennai. Again I love her comments and chats:)
Bhags of Crazy Curry – I sense a potential chatterbox:)
Mansi from Fun and food blog recipes - I sometimes love to just drool and leave comments and drag ppl. to my blog….I am horribly devious…ha ha. This one goes to Mansi for her getting back quickly and letting me know her contest for which I intend to give something special (i.e. If i cook it!)
The connection got disrupted last night as I was updating this post due to a light shower. Rains at last:) I hope I left a message on everybody’s blog!
Update:
Jayasree of ‘Experiments in Kailas Kitchen’, my arusuvai sender and second blogging friend too sent the good blog chat award my way in June. Thanks Jayasree:). Jayasree’s blog has many authentic Palakkad recipes among others but it is the Palakkad recipes that have me hooked. Do visit and enjoy the link:)
Note: That part about me being devious sounds silly now, because I always speak my mind in my comments, and I appreciate each and every recipe I come across because it is food served and blogged with love and a feeling that others should enjoy the recipe. When I read this post while updating the awards part, I felt foolish about writing that – just shows to go that I should not write without thinking! That was in jest and I am sorry if that hurt anyone!
Ahh…finally your feeds are working…congrats…don’t worry I like your chats!..:)
A good chat is always makes you happy! You are great one, thanks for being a fellow chatterbox! Hugs:)
I don’t like nasty people who get jealous and make others feel sad by their comments.If I don’t have good things to say, I would rather not visit at all, my philosophy!:)
congrats hetal on ur good chat blog award…i know how it feels to have one!!!:)
Valli, Asha – Thank you so much for the reassurance! Aye aye Capt.Asha – No comment any day better than bad comment:)
Ranji, I guess this is your first time here! Welcome. This is sunshinemom or Harini, and Hetal passed that cute one across to me:). Doesn’t matter though – Thank U for the warm wishes:)
Congrats with the chat award.
i agree with asha
congrats harini(thats such a lovely name) 
hey congrats on ur award, sunshinemom!!
come for a chat over to my place 
Congrats once again dear….thanks for always appreciating me dear..
I saw ur post but nothing appeared when i clicked
He he u were playing peekaboo 
So sweet of you, and thank for such a praise , LOL ” aranai”. I am proud to get it from U.
See i forgot to wish u Congrats u deserve it
Cham, Thank you! I got tired of the ‘net’ interruptions and saved the post. That is the reason you did not find it earlier:)
Hetal & Happy Cook – Thanks!
JZ – Thanks, let me look for the best among your drooly lot and decide what I would like to go with the chat:)
Sia – Thanks, Mom made a nice choice – I am generally known as sherni…he he.
so Harini it is, beautiful name…congrats for your award, and thanks for the tag of a chatterbox, many others would be surprised though….:)
I liked your french bread, long time had thought of baking one.
Thank you sweetheart. All the bloggers and their comments certainly make me happy and smile everyday!:)
Enjoy your award and thank you for giving it to me too.Hugs!:)
Congrats on the award
Harini, Congratulations — what a fun award! Answering your question about the eggless cheesecake, I would absolutely NOT use flax powder in cheesecake because the nutty, granular texture would mar the smooth creaminess of the cheesecake. Instead, try substituting 1 tbsp cornflour mixed with 1 tbsp water in place of each egg in the recipe. Another great option would be 1/4 cup of silken tofu in lieu of each egg, blended smooth before adding. Both cornflour and tofu work as excellent binders in delicate baked goods. Hope that helps.
Nice blog
congrats….
Bhags – Hmmm…instinct tells me something else…thanks, congrats and do try the bread – it teaches patience anyway:)
Asha – you rock!
Easycraft, Vanamala – thanks! V, welcome:)
Vaishali – long time no c:) Thanks for the tips..I will have to look for silken tofu now. I appreciate your taking time to reply. Thanks again!
Congrats Harini for the award. Actually I came here to drop a line to pick the award from my blog. And here u have already got it. No matter u deserve a second one.
There I keep wondering what harini has been upto..and land at your space..and am surprised by that award..heheh you seriously thought I was from Bombay??
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Congrts on the award…I agree with Asha’s comment..
Another award for u waiting at my blog
congrats
we have very straong chatter comminity building in this virtual world 
Where are you? Its not like you to not blog for so many days, so wondering
Thanks, Jayasree-glad to receive one from you:)
Thanks – Rachel, Vanamala and Sia!
Easycrafts – Congrats to you and thanks a bunch for that rocking award:)
Simi – Rains disrupted life!