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Maple Masala Paal
The trees towered above them. The canopy stood high above and dwarfed Poet and Flower. Flower was carefully carrying a a very full bucket of sap when plop, she tripped over her feet and fell into a sweet, sticky mountain of maple sap.
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Something Spontaneous - Salted Pistachio Brownies
A funny thing happened at the gas station. Poet and Flower were home for President's day weekend. These two little ones constantly challenge me. We are always trying to keep these two energetic, curious, and enthusiastic little ones entertained and busy. What can tire out G and myself does not even make a dent in their energy level.
It Was't Supposed to Be This Way - Overnight Oats
It wasn't supposed to be this way. I hear this from my patients, from friends, and I realize that it is also a little voice inside my head.
The Glue of Life - Masala Peanuts
Family is like the unseen glue that holds things together. As the years go by, there are cracks and sometimes outright breaks, but much of the time, some glue (or maybe a lot) can help to put things back together. Now and then, the story of Humpty Dumpty comes to mind, and all the glue in the world cannot mend things.
Trying to Unplug From the World - Pistachio Marshmallows
We drove, finding ourselves on a one-lane road with signs saying 'high elevation, drive in the lowest gear'. We turned onto an even smaller road deep in the woods. It was our first vacation in over a year, and we were looking forward to being out in nature and simply relaxing.
Learning to Love the Outdoors - Seviyan Kheer
good cup of masala chai. I would check the temperature outside and think about how many months there were until spring. This year the pandemic has turned everything upside down.
Learning to Love Christmas - Peanut Acorn Cookies
Christmas has always been fraught with landmines. Growing up, my family was not very religious, but as a Muslim family, we did not celebrate or even acknowledge Christmas in any way, shape, or form.
Classic Hummingbird Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
My mother loved to bake. As an immigrant, she was fascinated with baking and American desserts.
Breakfast Sooji with Raisins and Almonds
I find that we are are an eggs and toast kind of house. For breakfast, it's usually our go to. G and I are getting ready for work and we're both trying to get to the kids to school. I have been trying to branch out and make other healthy and quick options.
Hi! I’m Sameena
Welcome! I'm Sameena. I'm a physician by day, mom on call round-the-clock and avid cook. Poet and Flower is an Indian food blog celebrating my passion for food and family. I learned to cook in my mother's kitchen. My kids, Poet and Flower, are both the inspiration for the blog and the main distraction which keeps me from it.
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