*For All My Blogger Friends

I know that I have not been regular since I came back but thanks to my blogger friends who with their awards and wonderful comments motivate and encourage me to be regular enough in the blogging world. I have so much to share with you all but something or the other keeps coming in between. Anyways a big thanks to all those bloggers who appreciate me and my work by showering me with awards.

My friends Arundhati of Gourmet Affair and Ramya of Memory archieved passed me this Hard Working Food Blogger award- Thanks a ton,I will definitely try to be more hardworking and be regular :)

My another good friend Ivy of Kopiaste passed me the Yum-Yum Blog award. I really appreciate it.
I also got the lovely Butterfly Award from Sudeshna of Bengalicuisine and Kitchen Flavours .

Here are some rules for the Butterfly award.

1. Add the logo in your blog.
2. Add a link to the person who gave you the award.
3. Nominate 10 other blogs of your choice.
4. Don’t forget to add links to those blogs in yours.
5. Also leave a message for your nominees in their blogs, informing them about the award.

I know its a rule to pass the Butterfly award to 10 bloggers, but I would really like to pass the above awards to all my fellow bloggers with their lovely blogs. You all deserve these awards..

*Thank You Friends..........

Thank You Friends

I am so happy to get some new awards from my blogger friends. I feel so good that even though I was on a break,my friends remembered me and showered me some wonderful awards.I am so sorry that I am posting about them so late.Thanks you all a lot..

Farida of Farida's Cookbook has passed me the 'Arte y Pico' Award.Thanks for this lovely award.

I pass this award to

• Ivy
• Srilekha
• Mansi
• Sripriya
• Ramya

Swapna of Crafts and Cooking has given me the 'Blogging Forever Friend' award. Thank you swapna for making my day...

This lovely award goes to

• Asha
  Aparna
• Aartee
  Aditi
• Cham

Aartee of Nalabhagam and Aditi from My Kitchen Stories have passed me this beautiful 'Wylde Woman Award'. Thank you both and you have lovely blogs out there.

The rules of this award are:

1.You can give it to one or one hundred or any number in between - it’s up to you. Make sure you link to their site in your post

2. Link back to this blog site http://tammyvitale.typepad.com/.Tammy can go visit all these wonderful men and women and remember the Purpose of the Award: To send love and acknowledgment to men and women, who brighten your day, teach you new things and live their lives fully with generosity and joy.

My friend Aditi has also passed me the 'Friendship Award'.May our friendship grow in the coming years..I also got the 'Friendship Award' from Vaidehi of Chakali.

I pass both of these awards to

• Cham
  Madhuram
• Farida
• Sangeeth
• Sireesha
• Sunshinemom

Aparna from Three mangoes passed me this wonderful postcard.I am so happy to receive this postcard.

Congrats to all the award winners.Have a great day!!!

*Shower of Awards

Shower of awards...

Friends I am on Cloud 9,in last couple of weeks I got so many awards from my fellow bloggers.I am so overwhelmed and excited.My heartiest thanks to my blogger friends for their continuous support and appreciation. I am a bit late in posting about some awards as I am a bit busy,sorry for that friends.

I received the 'Giant Bear Hug' award from dear Madhavi ,Sireesha, Maheshwari and Sharmila.Thanks a lot friends for this big hug.....You all have lovely blogs and you all rock gals..

I pass this award to:

Skribles
Shubha
Ivy
Sunshinemom

Maheshwari also passed me the 'Yum Yum blog award' and also has tagged me for a me.Thanks a lot dear.I have already posted that meme,you can check it out here.

I pass this lovely award to:

JZ @ Tasty treats
Sireesha
Uma
Bhags
Mansi
Nupur

My sweet friends, Sireesha and Vani passed me the 'Award of Friendship'..I am proud to receive this friendship award from you both,its great knowing you and would love to know more about you both.This award is very special,thanks a lot!!

I pass the Friendship award to

• Shubha
• Sireesha
• Sunshinemom
• Cham
• Madhuram

Sunshinemom passed me 'You make my Day award'.You made my day by passing this award to me,thanks a lot.I am so sorry to post about this award sooooo late,I don't know how come I missed it in my earlier post....

This award goes to:

• Madhavi
• Ivy
• Sripriya
• Farida
• Vani

Mrs.Srilekha passed me the 'Blogging with a purpose' award.Thanks a lot for your appreciation.You have a great blog...keep up the great work!!!


I pass this award to:

• Asha
• Anupama
• Andhra flavours
• Meeso
• Swati :Sugarcraft India
• Divya
  

Sripriya of Srikar's Kitchen passed me the 'Nice Matters award'.Thanks you so much for this award.You have a great blog,I will make sure to visit it regularly.


'Nice Matters Award is for those bloggers who are nice people; good blog friends and those who inspire good feelings and inspiration. Also for those who are a positive influence on our blogging world'.

I pass this award to :

• Maheshwari
• Sripriya
• Mrs.Srilekha
• Lisa
• Sashree

JZ @ Tasty treats passed me the 'Yummy blog award'.I admire your blog and love to visit it,keep up the great work you are doing..


Yummy Blog award was first conceptualized by Roopa of Kitchen Treats. Yummy blog award is the award given to the blog with the most yummy recipes/photos.

As per the rule I pass this award to other 4 bloggers:

I have already mentioned my favorite desserts in my earlier post about this award,see it here.

Here are the rules for the award recipients

• The person who receives the award should display the "Yummy Blog !" logo on their blog and also the meaning of the award which is "Yummy blog award is the award given to the blog with most yummy recipes/photos".
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• The receiver should also quote their favorite yummy-licious :) dessert(s) that they have ever prepared/eaten. Don't restrict yourself to any dessert, chocolate bars also welcome:).
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• Also the receiver should pass on the award to four other bloggers who's blog they find "yummy" and let them know about the rules:)

I would love to pass this award to:

• Vandana rajesh
• Priyanka
• Rachel
• Sharmila

A big thanks to you all for passing all these lovely awards to me...that's really encouraging for me. Congrats to all the winners.

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*Couple of awards and a meme

Couple of awards and a meme....

Its always a great feeling to be appreciated for your work,and I am lucky that my blogger friends have always supported and appreciated me by showering so many different awards on me. A very Big Thanks to you all...Last week I was on vacation but I was delighted to see a couple of awards and a meme waiting for me when I came back :). I am very sorry for posting this so late.

My friend JZ of Tasty Treats passed me the Nice matters blog award. Thanks JZ for this wonderful award, you have a wonderful blog and I love visiting it.

"Nice Matters Award is for those bloggers who are nice people; good blog friends and those who inspire good feelings and inspiration. Also for those who are a positive influence on our blogging world.”

I would like to pass this award to..

Sireesha
Madhavi
Sukanya
Asha
Farida
Sashree

My dear friend Sireesha of Mom's recipes passed me the 'Blogging with a Purpose award'. I am so happy to receive this wonderful award from her,thanks a ton.You rock girl....


I would love to pass this award to...

Shubha
Ivy

Mansi
Madhuram
Lisa
Lore

Skribles of Food with a pinch of love has tagged me for a meme. Thanks you so much and you have a beautiful blog.

What was I doing ten years ago?
I was in studying in school.

What are five things on my to-do list for today (non-work related)?
Cooking and other kitchen stuff
Blogging and checking out other blogs
Cleaning the house
Chatting with friends
Reading news

What are five snacks that I enjoy ?
Any kind of Chaat like Chana chat,peanut chaat,corn chaat.....the list is very long.
Sookha Bhel
Veggie sandwich
Onion Pakoras
Khaman Dhokla

What things would I do if I were a billionaire?
Hmm....this is a very big dream,lemme get so much money and then I will think.

Places I have lived at?
Mumbai,Solapur,Warangal and Houston......

Jobs I have had..
I worked as a nutritionist in a Fitness center and now I am a full time Home-maker..

I further tag these fellow bloggers..

Shubha
Andhra Flavours
Sashree
Vani
Kalai

Enjoy writing this meme,though its not a compulsion....

Congratulations to all the above bloggers.

*Inspiration Award... and Happy Father's Day

My dear friend Sireesha of Mom's recipes passed me the inspiration award, I am so much excited and happy to receive this very special award from her. Thanks a lot Sireesha.....you have a wonderful blog and keep posting more and more delicious recipes on your blog. You have made my day!!!

It feels so great to hear that someone is inspired by me......that's why this award is very very special to me. Hope I can be an inspiration to many more....

This inspiring award is started by Jamie of Flavour Pantry.

'Inspiration award is given to bloggers whose stories and recipes inspire us. Whether it’s to eat healthier, dive back into our past to conjure up something we ate as children, or just make the light bulbs in our brains go on with a new idea for a recipe.'

As recipient of this award, I have to share what inspires me and then pass on the Inspiration Award to 4 other bloggers who inspire me..

What inspires me...

I am most inspired by my family and friends.I am thankful to them for their constant support and motivation and always guiding me.

I would like to mention one special person - My hubby,he is one great source of inspiration to me and always keeps on encouraging me.

A great part of inspiration comes from my wonderful teachers who gave me so much knowledge and helped me grow.

This list would be incomplete without mentioning all my blogger friends who have such beautiful blogs with so many wonderful recipes and inspire me.

All my fellow bloggers deserve this award,but as far as rules I have to choose only 4 bloggers to pass this award which is a very difficult. Here they are:

• Shubha
• DK
• Siri
• Madhuram

Congrats to all of you....thanks for being an inspiration to me.

I am posting about this inspiration award and today is father's day.....this is a wonderful coincidence. I take this opportunity to wish my father and father-in-law who have been a constant source of inspiration to me a very Happy Father's day. Thank you both for always encouraging and supporting me. I am really lucky to be your daughter and have you both by my side.

You both have always been there for me and......

(Picture from www.123greetings.com)

*Award and a meme....

Award and a meme

Since last couple of weeks my fellow bloggers have showered so many awards on me.....I am really very thankful to all of them. This time I received the Rocking girl blogger award from not 1,not 2,not 3,but from 4 of my blogger friends- My dear friend Shubha, Ivy (whom I recently met in GCC), a wonderful blogger Skribles and Uma (we have the same blog look....:)


I am so excited and thank you all for thinking that I am a rocking blogger. I wanna say you guys rock too!!!!!

I would love to pass this award to my fellow bloggers:

JZ @ tasty treats
Sashree
Andhra Flavours
Vani
Sukanya Ramkumar

All of you have a wonderful blog and you girls rock!!Congratulations to all of you.

I have also been tagged for a meme by Neha of Tasty Recipes. Thanks for tagging me.

1) LAST MOVIE U SAW IN A THEATRE?
The last movie I saw in theatre was 'Iron Man'........good movie but not as much it was hyped.

2) WHAT BOOK ARE U READING?
Right now I am not reading any specific book....

3) FAVOURITE BOARD GAME?
Monopoly.

4) FAVOURITE MAGAZINE?
Health magazine

5) FAVOURITE SMELLS?
The pleasant ground smell that accompanies rain,sweet smell of roses....

6) FAVOURITE SOUNDS?
Baby laugh,the sound of running water,birds chirping early in the morning...etc,etc..

7) WORST FEELING IN THE WORLD?
Loneliness or something precious being taken away..

8) WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU THINK OF WHEN U WAKE?
Beginning of one more wonderful day of my life!!!

9) FAVOURITE FAST FOOD PLACE?
Chipotle

10) FUTURE CHILDS NAME?
Not yet decided...

11) FINISH THIS STATEMENT—’IF I HAD A LOT OF MONEY I’D’
Hey lemme get it then I will decide..he..he :D

12) DO U DRIVE FAST?
Not yet started driving in US.

13) DO U SLEEP WITH A STUFFED ANIMAL?
Sometimes...

14)STORMS–COOL OR SCARY?
Scary.

15) WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CAR?
We have a Honda Accord..thats our first car.

16) FAVOURITE DRINK?
Coconut water,Apple juice

17) FINISH THIS STATEMENT-IF I HAD THE TIME I WOULD…
Make the best use of it and do some constructive activity...

18) DO YOU EAT THE STEMS ON BROCCOLI?
Yes....I love them.

19) IF YOU COULD DYE YOUR HAIR ANY OTHER COLOUR, WHAT WOULD BE YOUR CHOICE?
Burgundy.

20) NAME ALL THE DIFFERENT CITIES/TOWNS U HAVE LIVED IN?
Mumbai, Solapur, Warangal, Houston.

21) FAVOURITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
Not very much into sports...sometimes like to watch cricket.

22) ONE NICE THING ABOUT THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU?
I know her through her blog....She has a wonderful blog and would love to know more about her.

23) WHATS UNDER YOUR BED?
Nothing.

24) WOULD U LIKE TO BE BORN AS YOURSELF AGAIN??
I would love to.

25) MORNING PERSON OR NIGHT OWL?
Night Owl.

26) OVER EASY OR SUNNY SIDE UP?
Both....depending on the situation.

27) FAVOURITE PLACE TO RELAX?
Home.....nothing can be more relaxing than it!!

28) FAVOURITE PIE?
Nothing in specific.

29) FAVOURITE ICECREAM FLAVOUR?
I love Chocolate, Strawberry and Pineapple-Coconut.

30) OF ALL THE PEOPLE U HAVE TAGGED, WHO IS THE MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND FIRST?
It was Sireesha of Mom's Recipes quickly responded...

Hmm..this was such a long list. I further tag the following bloggers

Sireesha
Shubha
Ivy
Skribles
Aparna
Cham

Enjoy writing the meme girls though its not a compulsion.But would love to read your meme's.

*Award....Award.....Award

Award....Award.....Award

You all must be thinking why I wrote 'Award' three times.....So my dear friends let me tell you the reason behind that. I got three different blog awards........its so sweet of my fellow bloggers to consider me for this award.

Like I said in my earlier post I consider my blog as a small bud in the world of blogging which needs your love and support to grow into a beautiful flower and I want to say I have been constantly getting it. Its been just a month I started my blog and I have got so much appreciation and encouragement from all you fellow bloggers.Thanks you so much for showing so much support by regularly visiting my blog and showering me with your precious comments. Hope the same in future......

My dear friend Shubha passed me two awards- "You make my day" award and "Good chat blog award". Thanks a lot for once again making my day special and being so supportive.

As I have already got the 'You make my day' award,I pass it to all my fellow bloggers.


I pass the 'Good chat blog' award to these fellow bloggers with whom I would love to talk over a cup of tea or coffee.Thank you all for supporting me.

• Shubha (I had to pass it back to you because you truly deserve it)
• Madhuram
• Cham
• Sireesha
• Kalai
• Suma Rajesh
• Sunshinemom
  

JZ at Tasty treats passed me the "Nice matters" award. Thank you so much for this wonderful award and being so nice to me. I just love your blog , specially the way you present the recipes.Way to go girl!!


'Nice Matters Award is for those bloggers who are nice people; good blog friends and those who inspire good feelings and inspiration. Also for those who are a positive influence on our blogging world'.

All you fellow bloggers have been so nice to me,all of you deserve this award.But I would like to pass this award to a few special bloggers for being so nice to me and always supporting me.

• Shubha
• Madhuram
• Bhags
• Uma
• Sireesha
• Deeba
• Niya

A very big congratulations to you all winners.

*One more feather in my cap (Blog)

'U' Make My day Award

I am so happy to get one more token of appreciation,this time from my fellow blogger, Andhra flavours. This award is called 'You make my day' award, but actually Andhra you have made my day very special by passing me this wonderful award. Thank you so much.

I am passing this award to these fellow bloggers

• Shubha
• Anupama
• Lisa
• Meeso

Congratulations to you all...

* One More Yummy Blog Award

I would like to thank my dear friend Shubha of Chutki Bhar Pyar blog for passing the 'Yummy Blog' award to me and giving me one more reason to smile.....Its a wonderful feeling to receive this award from Shubha who is not only a good cook and artist but also a wonderful human being. She is a very sweet gal and has been a lot of help to me.

Yummy Blog award was first conceptualized by Roopa of Kitchen Treats. Yummy blog award is the award given to the blog with the most yummy recipes/photos.

As per the rule I pass this award to other 4 bloggers:

• DK of Culinary Bazaar
• Bhags of Crazycurry
• Naina(Gromit) of Nainasrecipes
• Cham of Spice-club

I have already mentioned few of my fav. desserts in my earlier blog entry when I received my first award and here are few more

• Falooda
• Nestle Milky bar
• Choclate ice-cream

Here are the rules for the award recipients

• The person who receives the award should display the "Yummy Blog !" logo on their blog and also the meaning of the award which is "Yummy blog award is the award given to the blog with most yummy recipes/photos".
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• The receiver should also quote their favorite yummy-licious :) dessert(s) that they have ever prepared/eaten. Don't restrict yourself to any dessert, chocolate bars also welcome:).
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• Also the receiver should pass on the award to four other bloggers who's blog they find "yummy" and let them know about the rules:)

A very big congratulations to the four recipients of the'Yummy Blog Award'.

* My First Blog Award

Today I am happy and excited that I have been awarded the "Yummy Blog Award" by Madhuram of Eggless Cooking blog. Thanks a lot Madhuram for the lovely award!! I’m so happy to receive this award from Madhuram, she has such a lovely blog with so many delicious recipes!!!!

Yummy Blog award was first conceptualized by Roopa of Kitchen Treats. Yummy blog award is the award given to the blog with the most yummy recipes/photos.

I consider my blog as a small bud in this Food Blogging world and with such encouragement and support I am sure that it will grow into a Beautiful fragrant flower..I thank my fellow bloggers for visiting my blog and giving their valuable feedback. Getting this award at such an early phase is a great inspiration and motivation for me.

Now is the time for those extra special thanks....

I owe this award to my family for the constant support they have gave me. A special thanks to my dear Hubby who has always been with me and has put in his strong efforts to help me make this blog more wonderful......and also for tasting all my experiments with food in the kitchen. (he...he...he...) I would also like to thank my friend Shubha of Chutki Bhar Pyar blog for being such a great help to me.

Here are some of the many delicious desserts that I enjoy and relish......but I haven't made these,hope to make them soon!!

*Chocolate cake


*Tiramisu


*Cadbury's Dairymilk


*Vermicelli Kheer


As a rule I have to pass this award to other 4 bloggers,actually this is so difficult.....all my fellow bloggers have wonderful blogs with so many yummy recipes. I pass the award onto these four very deserving people :

• Shubha of Chutki Bhar Pyar
  
• Aditi of My Kitchen Stories
  
• Divya of Dil Se
• Kalai of Samaithu Paarkalaam
  
  

Here are the rules for the award recipients

• The person who receives the award should display the "Yummy Blog !" logo on their blog and also the meaning of the award which is "Yummy blog award is the award given to the blog with most yummy recipes/photos".
• 
  
• The receiver should also quote their favorite yummy-licious :) dessert(s) that they have ever prepared/eaten. Don't restrict yourself to any dessert, chocolate bars also welcome:).
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• Also the receiver should pass on the award to four other bloggers who's blog they find "yummy" and let them know about the rules:)

A very big congratulations to the four recipients of the'Yummy Blog Award'.