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Nut and Fruit Clusters

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For Little Angels Theme: Kid's Delight - Chocolate Dishes BM#85 Week 3 Day 1    Its the first time that I'm actually making something with kids in mind. Mine are all grown up and now treat hubby and me like kids! Don't do this, don't travel alone, call us when you're going out, etc etc. Does that sound familiar? Are we getting a dose of our own medicine? My daughter in this respect is just too over protective. Sometimes I feel good but sometimes get irritated when she thinks I can't think for myself. However, when she automatically holds my hand when we're crossing a very busy road, I feel so loved. When my sons ask me if I need anything, its such a comforting feeling. When my son in law calls me mum, I feel joyous and when my daughter in law gives me a tight hug I feel as though my happiness cannot be contained.          I made these nut and fruit clusters and shared it with my neighbors kids. The two year old who is not into anything sweet, refused t...

685.Paneer and Naan Bites

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MEGA BLOGGING MARATHON -SEPT 2017 #80TH BLOGGING MARATHON THEME: PROTEIN RICH DISHES DAY:4    Anywhere you go, for dinner parties, weddings, engagements or any social gathering, people tend to fill their stomach with starters. When we were planning for my son and daughter's weddings, we spent so much time discussing the starters and according to that it was then easy to choose the main dishes. For guests to appreciate the meal, the starters have to be the stars, then the rest just falls into place.    Whenever I'm entertaining at home, and if we're more than 10, I prefer to make starters that are easy to put together. This way I have more time to prepare the main dishes and desserts. If there's a pot luck or bring a dish along, I usually have to prepare the starters or desserts.     To have a tension free party preparation time, its best to plan. I write down the menu and the ingredients I need so that way I'm not like a headless ...