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Drunken Fruit and Nut Cake/ Plum Cake

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Ho ho ho, Christmas is here! Bring a bottle of booze for the  slightly Drunken Fruit and Nut Cake. The m ost coveted of baked goods during holiday season is this m oist, light and delicious cake packed with real dried fruits, nuts and carrots. Even carrot cake non-lovers will love this cake like I do.

Homemade Garam Masala

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Most of the Indian recipes calls for the ultimate spice blends "Garam Masala". Garam Masala simply means "spices with varying levels of heat". It is a spice mix that is versatile and integral part in any Indian Kitchen like, the Chinese five-spice powder. 

Chettinad Pepper Crab Masala

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Chettinad cuisine is known for its aromatic, tasty and spicy non-vegetarian dishes in South India (Tamilnadu).  Lip-smacking  Chettinad Pepper Crab Masala is a treat for all seafood lovers with its freshly ground spices that liven up your senses. 

Majestic Fairyland - Birthday Decor

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What is more special than the precious little angel's 1st birthday? The big "ONE" birthday bash was celebrated with this  "Majestic Fairyland" birthday themed decor. The theme says it all...   

Bell Pepper Tomato Soup - Bistro style

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Two years ago same day, "Busy Mom Creates" was launched with a vision to share my creative side to inspire you. I hope I will live up to your expectations as I am budding in this blogosphere with each of my posts. I extend my gratitude to you for all your love, encouragement and support as we celebrate our 2nd blogiversary. 

Easy Honey Baklava - Vegan version included

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Happy Deepavali! Wishing all my readers a glowing Diwali with peace, joy and prosperity.  A permutation from the traditional indian sweets to this classic Baklava. A  mediterranean heavenly nut-filled pastry is a  classic Greek rich dessert pastry.

Cityscape - Textured abstract knife painting

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An original abstract oil on canvas is hand painted with palette knife to create the "Cityscape". 

Bharathanatyam Arangetram - An event Decoration

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Decoration plays an integral part in improving the overall presentation of any event.  Received an opportunity to decorate for an Arangetram - Indian classical solo debut dance performance.

Strawberry Yogurt Parfait - Healthy breakfast

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Ten minutes is all you will require to whip up this delicious Strawberry yogurt Parfait. If you chose to stay healthy, its very important to be aware of what you eat. 

Wild Kratts - Creature Power themed birthday party

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Get wild with "Wild Kratts - Creature power", a  simple yet different from regular birthday party decoration.  A wide spread of vegetarian party finger food ideas included. 

Eggless Mango Mousse Cake (Creature Power theme)

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Mangoes are in season and Eggless Mango Mousse is an equitable cool dessert to turn your hot days fruitful and sweet. This ineffable velvety, light and extremely creamy dessert will make your guests crave for more.

Biscoff/ Marie Refrigerator Cake (Vegan version included)

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Refrigerator cakes are delicious, effortless and no bake/cook method to indulge for a special occasion or a quick dessert to jazz up your monotonous day to a memorable one. 

Coconut water Ginger Lemonade with Almond Pisin (Gum)

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A jelly like natural coolant and a perfect thirst quencher will most likely be on top of your favorite beverage list for scorching summer days. Refreshing, nutritious, ultimate hydrating beverage made in just 2 steps. 

Lemon Ginger Vegetable Soup

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Heart-warming, diet friendly, vegan, gluten-free and easy one pot soup. Flavorful, refreshing and nourishing with the right amount of spice and ingredients readily available in your pantry refrigerator. 

Paneer Capsicum Roast

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Spicy and delicious vegetarian paneer roast from the authentic chettinad style to the modern table. 

Cherry Blossom Painting

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Welcome Spring! Blossom Festival is just around the corner, now celebrating its Golden Journey - 50th year in US. Created a stunning Cherry Blossom painting with impasto technique for a 3 dimensional impression on dual canvas. "Only do what your heart tells you" - Princess Diana 

Caramel Crunch Ice cream Cake

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A taste sensational and heavenly, Cold Stone Creamery  signature ice cream is the main inspiration for this Caramel Crunch Ice cream Cake.  Ice cream, cake, chocolate and candy (caramel)... all in one box is this  Ice cream cake for my better half's birthday. Isn't this perfect for a Birthday or any special occasion?

Shree Annapoorna Sambar/ Tiffin Sambar

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Sambar is a must have accompaniment in South Indian meals. Shree Annapoorna style Sambar is a killer for Breakfast/ Tiffin that you would not want to miss. 

Idli Vada Sambar - 3 in 1 Mini Tiffin

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An innovative, scrumptious and soulful 3 in 1 traditional South Indian mini tiffin/ breakfast is a fulfilling feast in 1 bowl. The restaurant style traditional idli, vada and sambar all in 1 bowl, you can't find elsewhere😊. Get inspired to recreate for you and your loved ones.   

The Cosmos of Mechanisms.

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An abstract oil on canvas wall art in monochromatic color is a powerful tool in this artwork.  "By having a clear vision, even a short vision of what will happen in the future. We will be less worried and feel a little bit confident, and calm because we can manage our life in the world that is changing every second."  Ly Nguyen, Time Management: 80/20-in-80/20  

Soya Keema fritters/ Vegan meat balls

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Textured vegetarian meatball is an excellent and easy nutritious starter or a snack. A great and easy way to incorporate protein and calcium with this scrumptious vegan meat ball.

Coconut and Mango Duo

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Happy Valentines Day friends! Spreading a little love to be loved..  A refreshing and tasty Coconut and Mango Jelly Duo is an easy and gluten free dessert that is simple and  elegant looking.  It can also be a great vegan and all natural dessert if you pick the right ingredient mentioned. 

Rays of the Morning Sun

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What is more beautiful than the loveliness of the woods and the first rays of the new rising sun? "The sun is new each day" - Heraclitus

Vegan Chocolate Cake with Buttercream frosting

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A surprise three layered garden themed decadent "Vegan Chocolate Cake" with a heavenly homemade chocolate buttercream frosting with more luscious dark chocolate as toppers. Rich, moist, fluffy with lots of chocolate is a pure indulgence. Mark my word chocoholics, " Chocolate cake will get addicted to you";)

Egg Flower Chicken Soup

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Whether you want a break from heavy food or something to sooth your lungs on a cold day... you are on the right page. What is more comforting than a pot of hot hearty homemade delicious chicken soup? 

Sweet Brown Rice Pongal / Sarkarai Pongal / Chakarai Pongal with Dates

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It's time to celebrate prosperity, the festival of abundance. Happy Pongal to you and your family!  Our pongal special "Sweet/Sarkarai Pongal" with a slight variation using "Sweet Brown Rice" and Dates.

Eggless Wheat Banana Bread

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"Happy 2017", a brand new beginning for your dreams and desires to come to reality and efforts turn into great achievements. Staring this new year with a most popular and ultimate "Banana Bread",a healthy recipe as my 1st post.