Tikaa and Jamaraa (Bijaya Dashami)
The Tikaa and Jamaraa of Bijaya Dashami Happy Bijaya Dashami 2014 (Ashwin 2071 - Nepali calender, Bikram Sambat).विजया दशमी (२०७१) तथा शुभ दिपावलीको शुखदउपलक्षमा हार्दिक मंगलमय शुभकामना अर्पण...
View ArticlePickled Cucumber - Khalpi (खल्पी) Achaar
Discover the most unique and special kind of cucumber from Nepal Pickled Cucumber - Khalpi (खल्पी) Achaar In today's blog, I am introducing the most exotic, extremely rare and finest tasting cucumber...
View ArticleGlossary of Common Fruits of Nepal (English-Nepali) - Part 2
Common Fruits of Nepal (English-Nepali with Photographs)(Phalphul-फलफुल) - (Part 2 of 3) A Visual Guide to Fruits of Nepal - (Part 1 of 3)A Visual Guide to Fruits of Nepal - (Part 2 of 3)A Visual Guide...
View ArticleGlossary of Common Fruits of Nepal (English-Nepali) - Part I
Common Fruits of Nepal (English-Nepali with Photographs)(Phalphul-फलफुल) - (Part 1 of 3) A Visual Guide to Fruits of Nepal - (Part 1 of 3)A Visual Guide to Fruits of Nepal - (Part 2 of 3)A Visual Guide...
View ArticleGlossary of Common Fruits of Nepal (English-Nepali) - Part 3
Common Fruits of Nepal (English-Nepali with Photographs)(Phalphul-फलफुल) - (Part 3 of 3) A Visual Guide to Fruits of Nepal - (Part 1 of 3)A Visual Guide to Fruits of Nepal - (Part 2 of 3)A Visual Guide...
View ArticleNepali Garam Masalaa - (नेपाली गरम मसला)
Spice up your food with homemade Nepali Garam Masalaa (spice blends) - the aroma and flavor is outstanding!Nepali Garam Masalaa - (नेपाली गरम मसला) Garam Masalaa is an aromatic combination of several...
View ArticleKathmandu's Centuries-old Landmarks
In loving memory of the beautiful centuries-old landmarks (Pictures from my visit to Nepal in 2014)I have been shocked and saddened over the last few weeks after the earthquake in Nepal (April 25,...
View ArticleYomari or Yoh-Mari (योमरी, योह-मरी)
Discover Nepal's delicious steamed rice-flour bread with mouth-watering filling,Yomari or Yoh-Mari (योमरी, योह-मरी)!Freshly steamed Yomari breadMany of you who have been reading my blog for a while may...
View ArticleHappy Bijaya Dashami 2013 - विजया दशमीकेा शुभकामना (Part 2)
Celebrating Nepali Dashain festival 2013 (Part 2) Happy Bijaya Dashami to all! विजया दशमीकेा शुभकामना! (B.S. 2070)Part 2 of "Happy Bijaya Dashami" This is the continuation of previous post. Please...
View ArticleHappy Bijaya Dashami 2013 - विजया दशमीकेा शुभकामना (Part 3)
Celebrating Nepali Dashain festival 2013 (Part 3) Happy Bijaya Dashami to all! विजया दशमीकेा शुभकामना! (B.S. 2070)This is the continuation of photo guide (part 3) for celebrating Dashain festival....
View Article2013 - Happy Deepawali, Tihar & Bhai-Tika
2013 - Happy Deepawali, Tihar, Bhai-Tika, Bhintuna & Chat ParbaWishing all my blog readersHappy Deepawali! - (शुभ दिपावलीको शुखद उपलक्षमा हार्दिक मंगलमय शुभकामना)Happy Tihar and Bhai-Tika! -...
View ArticleDubo Grass Garland - (हरियो दुबो घास को माला)
A traditional decorative ever-green Dubo grass garland (हरियो दुबो घास को माला) If you are a new visitor to Nepal, you may have come across elegantly hand-woven and decorated green grass garlands (dubo...
View ArticleTomato Pickle with Sukuti Fish - (गोलभेडा को अचारमा माछा को सुकुटी हालेको)
Enjoy freshly-made Tomato Achaar with Maachaa ko Sukuti (dried fish) (गोलभेडा को अचारमा माछा को सुकुटी हालेको)Golbheda ko achaar (tomato pickle) has been one of the most popular and well loved pickles...
View ArticleMaaghe Sankranti Festival - माघे संक्रान्ती
The Festival of Nepal - Maaghe Sankranti (माघे संक्रान्ती)...root vegetables are filled with Nepali markets during Maaghe Sankranti time Maaghe Sankranti Festival is just around the corner, so I...
View ArticlePomelo Salad (Bhogate Saadeko) – भोगटे or भगटे सांधेको
It is Bhogate season in Nepal! Enjoy the classic citrus salad dish, especially made during the winter season - sweet, sour, tangy dish, adorned by dry-roasted sesame seeds, salt, sugar, yogurt, chili...
View ArticleLoquat Fruit of Nepal - लौकाट
There is nothing like eating fully ripe, sweet and fragrant Loquat - लौकाट fruit of Nepal Anyone who has been reading my blog for a while will know that I have been trying to introduce Nepal's unique...
View ArticleMaha Shivaratri 2014
Festivals of Nepal - Maha Shivaratri - (Feb 27, 2014)Wishing you all my blog readers - A Happy Maha Shivaratri 2014. Here's sending you warm wishes, good luck and prosperity on this special occasion of...
View ArticleRahar ko Daal – split yellow pigeon peas (without skins)
Simmer a pot of the Rahar ko Daal (रहर को दाल) for your weeknight Daal-Bhaat-Tarkaari meals - all time favorite of many Nepalese!From my pantry - dried beans, lentils and peas - they come in wide...
View ArticleHomemade Yogurt - एक राते दही
Homemade Yogurt -Yogurt Made Overnight - Ek Raate Dahi - (एक राते दही) Do you feel like making homemade yogurt today?Yogurt, called Dahi, दही, in Nepal, is considered one of the most country's...
View Article2014 - Nepali New Year (2071 BS)
A Happy Nepali New Year! Shubh Nav Varsha!(Baisakh 1, 2071 - bikram-sambat) May Peace, Love and Prosperity follow you always and forever! नव वष॔ २०७१ को मंगलमय शुभकामना!Come, celebrate the Nepali New...
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