good to know...

I LOVE froyo!! It is my go to thing whenever I am out and about at the mall. My favorite froyo combo is mango/lychee/cheesecake with added fruits and gummy bears. YES I said GUMMY BEARS!! haha.  But couple of days ago I came across this article which is making me think twice about eating this yummy treat now. I don't think I can and will absolutely stop eating froyos now but may have to reduce it to occasionally.

Do you know what's in your fav. froyo?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/08/frozen-yogurt-ingredients_n_3721930.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000003&ir=Food

Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Ingredients
1 cup thawed, chopped frozen spinach
11/2 cups thawed, chopped artichoke hearts
6 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions
Boil spinach and artichokes in 1 cup of water until tender and drain.
Discard liquid.
Heat cream cheese in microwave for 1 minute or until hot and soft.
Stir in rest of ingredients.

If you would like to make this in advance and serve warm then preheat the oven at 350 degrees. Place the prepared room temperature dip in the oven for about 7- 8 min until slightly bubbly.

Nishi is 1...

Its been awhile since I last blogged. I guess I can say I got caught up in the web of life. My lil baby Nishi is 1 year old already. Just the thought of time flying by so fast brings tears to my eyes. She is truly my pride and joy. Just like her daddy and mommy, she loves to eat too.  She wants to try everything off of our plates now. But so far her fav. foods are String Cheese, Theplas (spicy guju tortilla), Ganthia-papdi (fried gram flour crisps), tomatoes and other little yummy treats mommy gives her every now and then. We just celebrated her first bday on September 28th and the theme was CUPCAKES!!!  She enjoyed her party and so did all her little cousins and friends. We had set up a Sweet Treats table with a 'Decorate you own Cupcake' activity for adults and kids. We had an Italian menu - Spinach artichoke dip, Lasagna and Salad (from Olive Garden) and Arrabbiata pasta.  Overall it was a nice casual evening at a park. Looking forward to more bday parties to come!!