tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post5759848830695284430..comments2024-03-28T06:16:05.361-05:00Comments on One Hot Stove: 12 Tips for Simpler EntertainingNupurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-36997458495331022972014-03-06T04:45:11.623-06:002014-03-06T04:45:11.623-06:00Hi! Thanks for the great post, I agree with you, i...Hi! Thanks for the great post, I agree with you, it's important that it's not too stressful to have people over. It doesn't have to be perfect: the most important thing is that you and you friends can relax and enjoy yourselves. Your recipe for sev puri looks delicious, I'm definitely going to try it soon!Brierhttp://vegantelegraphexchange.blogspot.de/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-12981225579497925612013-12-12T11:42:46.003-06:002013-12-12T11:42:46.003-06:00Thanks for these ideas Nupur. Neatly listed down. ...Thanks for these ideas Nupur. Neatly listed down. I love to have guests over but I am always very nervous on how everything is going to turn out. Baby steps is all that is needed... Geethahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17943917077396905409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-47605791004193370562013-12-06T18:20:47.692-06:002013-12-06T18:20:47.692-06:00Hi Nupur,
You might also like "Bread Katka&...Hi Nupur, <br />You might also like "Bread Katka" : street food from Saurashtra region.<br />I grew up eating it :). <br />Hope you will enjoy it !!!<br />Lot of love to Lila !!! and <br />-P<br />http://www.onlinerecipe.org/bread-katka-rajkot-street-food-recipe/<br />http://www.indiabackpackmotorbike.com/my-favourite-street-food-in-gujarat-bread-batata-katka-a-photo-story/<br />http:/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-44858058998078212013-12-04T19:33:02.762-06:002013-12-04T19:33:02.762-06:00What an absolutely fantastic tradition you've ...What an absolutely fantastic tradition you've started, Priya! I'll have to rope in my friends and do something like this. Thanks for this wonderfully inspiring comment.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-10651477566830112013-12-04T19:31:22.391-06:002013-12-04T19:31:22.391-06:00Sorry- don't know how to relocate! But I repli...Sorry- don't know how to relocate! But I replied to it :)Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-47930219518018435432013-12-04T19:30:35.724-06:002013-12-04T19:30:35.724-06:00You're going to be in Bombay- fun! Everything ...You're going to be in Bombay- fun! Everything I know about this city is a decade outdated so I'll happily mention things but you should know it may have changed since "my time" :) <br />I loved the theater scene in Bombay, especially in these two venues: <br />http://www.prithvitheatre.org/<br />http://ncpamumbai.com/<br /><br />Foodie stuff: <br /><br />Gujarati thali and Indo Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-40721279876177488092013-12-04T17:12:15.656-06:002013-12-04T17:12:15.656-06:00oops posted the comment under the wrong post- coul...oops posted the comment under the wrong post- could you 'relocate' it? :DLavanyahttp://purplepaperplanes.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-10490853056524211392013-12-04T16:36:56.827-06:002013-12-04T16:36:56.827-06:00I so strongly agree with the part about causal acq...I so strongly agree with the part about causal acquaintances becoming great friends over warm meals. When I moved to a new city and made a few acquaintances, I started having people over for a cook-in party which soon became quite the ritual and the people involved became treasured friends. Everybody participates in these cook-ins, starting from planning what to cook in an email thread, Priyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08418978378837463591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-41168374681717600462013-12-04T16:10:15.765-06:002013-12-04T16:10:15.765-06:00Lovely post Nupur. Happy Birthday to darling Dunca...Lovely post Nupur. Happy Birthday to darling Duncan!<br />And thanks for introducing me to Kamini's blog. Those essays are indeed delightful. I need to seek out that ghee shop- I will be in Madras for 2 days this December. Nice to know there are abroad packers in Madras! I wanted to raid Grand Sweets. I was aware of this feature in Andhra since my husband is from Andhra and have benefited Lavanyahttp://purplepaperplanes.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-75838088090090804832013-12-02T23:27:44.829-06:002013-12-02T23:27:44.829-06:00Great post. Thank You for sharing these tips.Great post. Thank You for sharing these tips.Simply Cheerful Foodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04479642094328634810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-84177526990861452332013-12-02T14:05:24.872-06:002013-12-02T14:05:24.872-06:00So true! Experiences make people much happier than...So true! Experiences make people much happier than possessions. (I read a reformed hoarder's statement yesterday: Happiness is my favorite possession! I am going to use that as a decluttering mantra. ) Another children's book that stresses the importance of people over things is Sylvester and the Magic Pebble. A lovely, lovely book. RAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-46434110025734791072013-12-01T18:38:30.017-06:002013-12-01T18:38:30.017-06:00Very true! In my new home, I am able to relax this...Very true! In my new home, I am able to relax this rule just a bit because the kitchen is open and we tend to gather there while I make a hot appetizer. But yes, when the kitchen is closed off, you don't want to be in there away from your guests.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-67022185262381792372013-12-01T18:37:26.519-06:002013-12-01T18:37:26.519-06:00How true, Arundati, the simplest homely meal is su...How true, Arundati, the simplest homely meal is such a treat when someone lovingly cooks it for you! Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-88749710143943399732013-12-01T18:36:33.436-06:002013-12-01T18:36:33.436-06:00That's just it, Vaishali- I like hosting becau...That's just it, Vaishali- I like hosting because then the entertainment comes to me and I can stay home ;) Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-87265367831248318292013-12-01T18:35:48.913-06:002013-12-01T18:35:48.913-06:00Simi- I hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving! And I ...Simi- I hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving! And I hope you can enjoy wonderful get-togethers this holiday season.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-71201131946344414312013-12-01T18:35:08.398-06:002013-12-01T18:35:08.398-06:00Kamini- I have to tell you- I completely enjoyed r...Kamini- I have to tell you- I completely enjoyed reading about the salons you've hosted. That's the sort of gathering I can only dream of!<br /> And thanks for the link to the article- I enjoyed it. Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-3471831140866495412013-11-29T05:19:09.884-06:002013-11-29T05:19:09.884-06:00oh also, one party tip I suggest is to have appeti...oh also, one party tip I suggest is to have appetisers that can be served cold or at room temperature. no need to keep running to the kitchen to make / heat stuff before designated dinner/ meal time<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-59249777040248751472013-11-29T05:17:49.178-06:002013-11-29T05:17:49.178-06:00great post as always Nupur, one thing i admire is ...great post as always Nupur, one thing i admire is how you simplify your life to focus on only the most important. I was a very anxious host till i (quickly) realised it was just not worth the stress. I've had friends over who relish even khichdi ghee and pickle.... If I am not sure of the food preferences, I order in, or my guests are not comfortable with the resident dog, I suggest a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-86115758194383704382013-11-27T19:38:24.995-06:002013-11-27T19:38:24.995-06:00Love all of your tips, and they are very timely to...Love all of your tips, and they are very timely too with the holiday season upon us. I am a homebody too and I'd rather entertain at home than go out. I used to want to do everything just so but over time I have learned to graciously accept offers of help, potlucks, and keeping in mind that enjoying the company of your friends is more important than stressing over doing everything just so. Vaishalihttp://holycowvegan.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-69613089942158463242013-11-27T17:31:41.411-06:002013-11-27T17:31:41.411-06:00Going to be in US in June 2014. So can we invite o...Going to be in US in June 2014. So can we invite ourselves to a dinner party at your place, pretty please :)Shubhanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-17405175844319850632013-11-27T15:07:23.181-06:002013-11-27T15:07:23.181-06:00I loved your post Nupur. Really hit home because I...I loved your post Nupur. Really hit home because I would love to have more get-togethers over meals at home. Happy thanksgiving to you and the family! <br /><br />Simi SRGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050595867301024197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-65641709767523896212013-11-27T12:07:23.924-06:002013-11-27T12:07:23.924-06:00You are wise beyond your years, Nupur :) Yours sou...You are wise beyond your years, Nupur :) Yours sound like just the kind of dinner parties I'd love to attend.<br />Today's New York Times had a nice article on just this. Well worth the read:<br />http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/27/dining/in-the-end-its-not-about-the-food.html?ref=dining<br /><br />Kamini.Kaminihttp://kaminidandapani.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-87174619396033133422013-11-27T09:11:22.063-06:002013-11-27T09:11:22.063-06:00R- you know, my kid mostly ignores toys and prefer...R- you know, my kid mostly ignores toys and prefers playing with other things like bowls and spoons anyway. I'm going to look for that book! Saving for college is a priority, and also the money saved from not buying plastic junky toys can be better used to buy concert tickets, a vacation, craft/dance classes and so many other memorable experiences.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-17900570083121976432013-11-27T07:48:46.863-06:002013-11-27T07:48:46.863-06:00Anu- it is great to plan ahead for potlucks. Howev...Anu- it is great to plan ahead for potlucks. However, I quilt with a small group of friends and we never plan what we're bringing for the potluck lunch following the quilting. It is funny- some days the meal works perfectly with a variety of dishes. Other days, there are 4 egg salads and nothing else!Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-75331317502982063782013-11-27T07:47:36.855-06:002013-11-27T07:47:36.855-06:00Thanks for the note, Jisha- yes, formal parties ar...Thanks for the note, Jisha- yes, formal parties are not that fun for me- give me casual gatherings any day.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.com