tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post3425747228001640900..comments2024-03-29T01:53:54.739-05:00Comments on One Hot Stove: A Challenge: Chill Out and Clean That FridgeNupurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-8180777677949633032013-08-07T14:14:05.629-05:002013-08-07T14:14:05.629-05:00I've been away and missed this challenge but I...I've been away and missed this challenge but I was feeling the same about waste and clean-up when I read this and your previous post. Our vacation accommodation was a funky attic apartment with a very, very small kitchen with an under counter fridge. I was pleased our ability to ate well despite the limitation. I also learned plenty about careful shopping when faced with limited storage Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03983282453748804756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-59665737921102243502013-08-06T19:41:34.608-05:002013-08-06T19:41:34.608-05:00Nope- just give yourself a big pat on the back and...Nope- just give yourself a big pat on the back and keep doing what you're doing :) Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-88239691875049669232013-08-06T17:59:55.422-05:002013-08-06T17:59:55.422-05:00Congratulations and all the very best for your new...Congratulations and all the very best for your new canine family addition! Very adorable!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17982715003142749617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-40468046820119510122013-08-06T17:58:48.452-05:002013-08-06T17:58:48.452-05:00Hi Nupur, i have been a silent ardent admirer of y...Hi Nupur, i have been a silent ardent admirer of your blog and have successfully put your delicious recipes to use too! After reading on fridge cleaning on the agenda I feel I am an odd one out as I do not have anything to clean except the odd spill probably because I regularly stock up on fresh fruit, veg and dairy mainly! Is tgat something to be worried about?:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17982715003142749617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-23971078454525452002013-07-30T09:34:09.822-05:002013-07-30T09:34:09.822-05:00Thanks Linda :)Thanks Linda :)Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-91656494209011045132013-07-30T09:33:56.032-05:002013-07-30T09:33:56.032-05:00Kamini- thanks for the link. I read that book a wh...Kamini- thanks for the link. I read that book a while ago and it had a profound impact on me.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-90290261601187831402013-07-30T09:33:19.361-05:002013-07-30T09:33:19.361-05:00Yeah this is a good use of social media, to motiva...Yeah this is a good use of social media, to motivate us to do the not-exciting chores!Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-28905026473129653032013-07-30T09:32:52.566-05:002013-07-30T09:32:52.566-05:00Oh my another pretty cake! You're becoming a p...Oh my another pretty cake! You're becoming a pro at this!Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-13705758538677898472013-07-30T09:32:36.754-05:002013-07-30T09:32:36.754-05:00LOL well, pics or not, just getting it done is the...LOL well, pics or not, just getting it done is the most important thing!Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-42168460283126421122013-07-30T09:32:11.689-05:002013-07-30T09:32:11.689-05:00Meenal- I agree 100% that when we have extra fresh...Meenal- I agree 100% that when we have extra fresh food, it is best to give away the excess right then rather then letting it get stale. Thanks for sharing your tips!Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-68194471890529661382013-07-30T09:30:54.009-05:002013-07-30T09:30:54.009-05:00Good idea to use up greens in pesto! I agree that ...Good idea to use up greens in pesto! I agree that arranging things so they are visible/not forgotten is key.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-37667060199339844332013-07-30T09:30:21.334-05:002013-07-30T09:30:21.334-05:00I have so many condiments in the door- have been u...I have so many condiments in the door- have been using that dijon mustard all week!Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-59405542841528788552013-07-28T09:02:59.885-05:002013-07-28T09:02:59.885-05:00Oh, isn't this something that needs doing here...Oh, isn't this something that needs doing here! A little tricky since the kitchen is no longer my private domain, but I think it could be done. I will work on it... good project for the rainy days we're having.<br /><br />Congrats on your adorable new addition! :)Lindahttp://outofthegarden.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-44875113784263731972013-07-25T07:26:13.773-05:002013-07-25T07:26:13.773-05:00On a somewhat related topic, here's a link to ...On a somewhat related topic, here's a link to a very interesting series of photographs of what families from different countries around the world bought for a week's worth of groceries, and how much they paid for them. The US family shown had bought mainly processed and packaged foods; the families from poorer (!) countries had their table piled with fresh fruits and veggies!<br />http://Kaminihttp://kaminidandapani.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-31627149773235720242013-07-25T00:48:52.484-05:002013-07-25T00:48:52.484-05:00Hi,
Have you tried the cabbage thepla? Tastes gr...Hi,<br /><br />Have you tried the cabbage thepla? Tastes great.. and uses up any amount of cabbage.. Just grate the cabbage, add some ginger garlic paste, coriander, green chilly paste, haldi, masala, oil, salt, a banana and some curd to wheat flour. Prepare a chapati like dough, rest it and then roll out the theplas... really yummy!! <br /><br />P.S - You can do this with a variety of 'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-32571008826843846702013-07-24T22:47:34.938-05:002013-07-24T22:47:34.938-05:00I did the exact same thing a few days ago on my bl...I did the exact same thing a few days ago on my blog's facebook page. Struggling with my fridge right now. Now I am motivated and will do it soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-73350300856658688572013-07-24T21:45:22.491-05:002013-07-24T21:45:22.491-05:00I'm in! Once the weekend is over, I shall star...I'm in! Once the weekend is over, I shall start my clean up the fridge project ( have a friend's baby shower coming up, have a cake to bake and decorate)<br />Manasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07219295365602655534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-47045893196303509482013-07-24T12:30:07.899-05:002013-07-24T12:30:07.899-05:00So many good ideas! Thank you. The mention of zunk...So many good ideas! Thank you. The mention of zunka takes me back to my years in Mumbai. <br /><br />The cabbage has remained in the fridge for one more day. I'd better batter quick. <br /><br />I have another idea for a possible future post, Nupur. Foraging. Today, I chanced upon a glut of sweet, ripe, juicy cherries on a tree in a quiet road. I plucked and ate such a lot of it (much to the ammanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09002764562048409240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-44451416045315272032013-07-24T07:50:17.474-05:002013-07-24T07:50:17.474-05:00I am IN! :-) My fridge looks quite empty now but i...I am IN! :-) My fridge looks quite empty now but it's soon going to be packed as we are expecting some guests from India. So this clean up event will come handy to finish leftovers before they hide back in the fridge. I really need a clean up for the doors and freezer! I really need to organize those. I don't know if I have the courage for the before pics, maybe if I click from a distanceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-27964245402831131162013-07-24T07:46:26.419-05:002013-07-24T07:46:26.419-05:00Great ideas, Priti!
Ammani- I eyeball this but l...Great ideas, Priti! <br /><br />Ammani- I eyeball this but let's see. I would use 1/2 cup rice flour and 1 cup besan, and make the consistency about the same as dosa batter. You could add a pinch of baking soda to the batter too (to add some fluff since it is not fermented).Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-25205524349779184732013-07-24T07:23:50.860-05:002013-07-24T07:23:50.860-05:00Another suggestion is to make Cabbage-cilantro Zhu...Another suggestion is to make Cabbage-cilantro Zhunka also known as 'Pith perun bhaaji'. There must be a similar recipe on this blog. Since the cabbage is not that fresh adding other herbs (cilantro in this case) shall spruce it up a bit. If you like rice preparations like pulao's then make a cabbage pulao with other veggies and a bit of coconut milk and add mint or thai basil to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-67302502639982703802013-07-24T07:15:41.792-05:002013-07-24T07:15:41.792-05:00Hi Nupur, how many cups of rice flour and how many...Hi Nupur, how many cups of rice flour and how many cups of besan should I use if I was making this for 1-2 people? How much water do you add? Should this be regular dosa batter consistency or thinner?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-44338437679886132492013-07-24T02:40:26.650-05:002013-07-24T02:40:26.650-05:00Hello,
A fridge cleaning is always a nightmarish ...Hello,<br /><br />A fridge cleaning is always a nightmarish aspect.. and I do it for sake of duty alone... thanks for making me see the brighter side of it.. maybe I'll enjoy it more the next time around!!<br /><br />The only good note that I can sound here is that I give away fresh food (say to the helpers)... rather than keep it and then give away.. I think thats preventing wastage on a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-58879393790554321232013-07-23T16:26:06.213-05:002013-07-23T16:26:06.213-05:00Excellent idea! I did this, but forgot to take pic...Excellent idea! I did this, but forgot to take pictures. It did make me whip up some pesto to use up a bunch of greens that I knew I wasn't going to get around to cooking before they go bad. And I decided to re-arrange the fridge shelves for better viewing/storage, so hopefully this will mean I'll be more efficient in using my refrigerated foodstuffs!Maithilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18200641207577451161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-32651660982448132882013-07-23T15:02:47.607-05:002013-07-23T15:02:47.607-05:00ooh! the challenge is here! I have a lot of cr**ST...ooh! the challenge is here! I have a lot of cr**STUFF in my fridge - I always ignore the door. Will be sending you my link/answers soon. Archana@FeedingTheFoodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13454166597903268301noreply@blogger.com