tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post2561404792271388246..comments2024-03-28T06:16:05.361-05:00Comments on One Hot Stove: Indian Chinese Sweet Corn SoupNupurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-25856400981893111462014-02-07T00:01:57.331-06:002014-02-07T00:01:57.331-06:00you are making food on your own that is appreciate...you are making food on your own that is appreciated...!!<br />I think you have a good knowledge on morals and ethics which are needed for a child's development to be a successful person.<br />best of luck for your cooking and please do give new recipes under this blog.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15398635865513273658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-42603844050299344582014-02-06T16:34:09.455-06:002014-02-06T16:34:09.455-06:00hi nupur !!
thanks for this wonderful recipe.i am ...hi nupur !!<br />thanks for this wonderful recipe.i am very fond of indian-chinese food especially soups. they are healthy and help us to stay warm in cold weather. i have tried your recipe in my kitchen and served in a party for many peoples. this was having the nutritional yeast and you have provided the information about it which was very helpful. and you tried to make the better use of the Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15014243831719979291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-75789654835721466322014-01-29T18:21:23.923-06:002014-01-29T18:21:23.923-06:00The reading ahead bit is more for when one is read...The reading ahead bit is more for when one is reading aloud, because if you read ahead you know what's coming- so you can try voices/ skip boring passages/ see if the child is the right age for the book etc. Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-9295186696803115122014-01-29T18:19:45.554-06:002014-01-29T18:19:45.554-06:00Thank you for this sweet note, Bobbi. I am so deli...Thank you for this sweet note, Bobbi. I am so delighted that you enjoyed the soup! Cheers to reading lots of amazing books this year :)Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-40059636647842310212014-01-29T18:18:55.789-06:002014-01-29T18:18:55.789-06:00It is not baker's yeast, mind you, but nutriti...It is not baker's yeast, mind you, but nutritional yeast.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-11720274705684406822014-01-29T16:01:13.490-06:002014-01-29T16:01:13.490-06:00Nupur,
So sorry - I meant to post last week right ...Nupur,<br />So sorry - I meant to post last week right after I made the soup. Oh how Good it was. We had several meals of it (just two of us) and actually one morning for breakfast! Thanks for your writing as well. You touched my heart when you mentioned Eight Cousins by LM Alcott. I just reread that about two months ago after a 50 year hiatus, I think. I do read children's and young Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18065350331979564841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-3641778302764511602014-01-27T12:11:30.824-06:002014-01-27T12:11:30.824-06:00Never Tried adding yeast and white pepper in the d...Never Tried adding yeast and white pepper in the desi chinese version of this soup but will try it ! like reading your blog and the many maharashtrian recipes, love the little knitted goodies you have as ur logo. my parents are now settled in PuneCoffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10541905491237635942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-21604563219079026612014-01-23T02:12:44.595-06:002014-01-23T02:12:44.595-06:00I used to read a lot to my daughter..in German, in...I used to read a lot to my daughter..in German, in English, in Bengali...it was very important for me that she learn to love books. And today I am happy that she loves books and reads a book many times...finds different ways to get books. My mother used to read me too, specially bengali poems and stories by Tagore and other bengali writers. I still cherish those moments of togetherness...Chandrima palhttp://www.blog-e-zine.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-53698263981487139202014-01-23T02:09:38.777-06:002014-01-23T02:09:38.777-06:00I agree with all the reading pints nupur except th...I agree with all the reading pints nupur except that to read ahead ...my 10 year old is a book hungry person ..and reads all sorts of books ( May be little advanced for her age at times) I try to keep a track, but then it is almost impossible to catch up with her speed and read all the books she is reading before her. She had different sources like school library etc where I don't have accessChandrima palhttp://www.blog-e-zine.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-19772520510352036102014-01-22T08:10:34.155-06:002014-01-22T08:10:34.155-06:00Ha ha, Vaishali, I am sure you can work miracles w...Ha ha, Vaishali, I am sure you can work miracles with the can of peaches, turning it into a fancy chutney/relish or something. Hope you're staying warm through the brutal cold. Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-83439192828434286852014-01-22T08:09:51.728-06:002014-01-22T08:09:51.728-06:00R- If you try it, let me know if the recipe works ...R- If you try it, let me know if the recipe works for you! I think reading aloud is going to get ever more interesting as my little one grows up. I am blown away by the quality of books out there for books. Like you, I loved comics as a child and the others you mention!Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-57138691932782070812014-01-22T08:08:31.037-06:002014-01-22T08:08:31.037-06:00How lovely!! Like you, books were my special gift ...How lovely!! Like you, books were my special gift and something I enjoyed all through my childhood- we did not have a public library. Glad you enjoyed Pink Rabbit!Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-24076981498508645392014-01-20T19:36:55.192-06:002014-01-20T19:36:55.192-06:00I have a can of sliced peaches that jumped into my...I have a can of sliced peaches that jumped into my grocery cart long ago when I wasn't looking. It's still sitting in the pantry and stares accusingly at me each time I go there to retrieve something else. :)<br />How I love the Indo-Chinese sweet corn soup. It is perfect food for the cold, soggy weather, for sure. Thanks for the recipe.<br /><br />Vaishalihttp://holycowvegan.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-74302540900001021442014-01-19T13:51:03.823-06:002014-01-19T13:51:03.823-06:00Dear Nupur, What a great recipe! I can't wait ...Dear Nupur, What a great recipe! I can't wait to try it. It's my most mouth-watering memory from the Indo-Chinese restaurants we went to as children. <br /><br />Our son's Montessori teacher had also recommended the Read-Aloud Handbook. We have been reading to our kids for years beginning with books like Goodnight, Moon and most recently, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. I don't Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-64983125728149676502014-01-17T15:55:20.844-06:002014-01-17T15:55:20.844-06:00My mother recited nursery rhymes and Bengali verse...My mother recited nursery rhymes and Bengali verse more than stories when I was a child. She bribed me (!) to read my first full length book. It was the valley of adventure by Enid Blyton. After that first slow read I became addicted. We would take weekly trips to the library and the one thing I would be treated to is new books. I want to keep this reading tradition strong with my daughter as Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-38580737108298386562014-01-17T09:44:34.422-06:002014-01-17T09:44:34.422-06:00The image of Lila reading aloud to Duncan and him ...The image of Lila reading aloud to Duncan and him listening with a serious face totally cracked me up! That is so incredibly cute! you just made my day. Lots of love & hugs to both of them. :-)<br /><br />- PritiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-53319890213861526732014-01-17T09:13:48.271-06:002014-01-17T09:13:48.271-06:00Linda- do give nutritional yeast a try. It is incr...Linda- do give nutritional yeast a try. It is incredible for boosting flavor in so many dishes. I've been using it a lot lately. <br /><br />How lovely that you and the kids could read to each other!! Truly, it is the best way to promote literacy and a love for learning. My little one "reads" to the dog, flips pages and says words. Duncan listens with a serious face :DNupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-63580842911864035772014-01-17T09:11:56.408-06:002014-01-17T09:11:56.408-06:00That combo indeed sounds wonderful! That combo indeed sounds wonderful! Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-41659256166193487852014-01-17T09:11:33.429-06:002014-01-17T09:11:33.429-06:00I've been using nutritional yeast more and mor...I've been using nutritional yeast more and more, but have yet to try it in salad dressing. Good idea!! Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-69514797010915171902014-01-17T09:10:46.967-06:002014-01-17T09:10:46.967-06:00I'm the same way- my Marathi reading speed is ...I'm the same way- my Marathi reading speed is dismal :( I did absolutely enjoy reading Pu La Deshpande though! Shyam chi Aai stories made me cry, they tended to be melancholy if memory serves me right. Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-270469580674186602014-01-17T09:09:02.063-06:002014-01-17T09:09:02.063-06:00I generally use cornstarch as a thickener too, Nik...I generally use cornstarch as a thickener too, Nikita. This time the cream style corn worked well to make a broth. That's a wonderful habit- the bed time story! We do it too, most nights. Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-61681620560269321992014-01-17T09:07:45.548-06:002014-01-17T09:07:45.548-06:00Being told stories as a child leads to memories of...Being told stories as a child leads to memories of a lifetime, doesn't it? I think you will enjoy using nutritional yeast- it is a pretty versatile ingredient.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-79020107427075546622014-01-17T09:06:45.313-06:002014-01-17T09:06:45.313-06:00Priti- If you can't get the nutritional yeast ...Priti- If you can't get the nutritional yeast or would rather not, any stock would work in this soup as well. All your soups sound wonderful! <br /><br />You reminded me that my maternal grandpa read comics to me from the Sunday papers. I still remember his merry chuckle :) And yes, the made-up stories are just as delightful as any written by a famous author. Thanks for this lovely note.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-31024784806367875282014-01-17T09:04:37.616-06:002014-01-17T09:04:37.616-06:00Thanks for the lovely note, Amber. I too love re-r...Thanks for the lovely note, Amber. I too love re-reading favorite books from my childhood and I'm looking forward to discovering lots more children's lit with my daughter.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-21110764068342836742014-01-17T09:03:33.034-06:002014-01-17T09:03:33.034-06:00Pavani- There are delightful books for kids your s...Pavani- There are delightful books for kids your son's age. You'll probably enjoy them just as much as he does!Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.com