Dramatic effects in snow

I believe in hibernating winters. Sometimes the sofa couch gives us that warm and cozy space. 

On one such day, the window view from the couch.

Same place and same view but the impermanence is the mind!!

Teeny Visitor

One lovely Sunday morning in Last December, we had a visitor. He should have been terribly hungry. Seeing him searching something in our patio, I stood there to watch him, to find out what he was up to. Doubtfully I opened the door to offer him some breakfast and he was such a daring one! He looked straight to my eyes and dint move a bit. Ohh!! Why not to picture him when he strikes a pose. And a bold one! Yes!

                                                   
                                                            Ahhh!! A striking poser!

Choco Chip cookies

One of the best crunchy and chewy cookie recipe. This has been my kids favorite for years.

Tried, tested and approved as one of the best by my kids.. Yet! Very simple. 

Here goes the recipe!!

Ingredients :

½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter (at room temperature)
½ cup (100 g) packed light brown sugar
½ cup (100 g) regular sugar
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 Tsp vanilla extract
1 ¼ cup (185 g) all-purpose flour/ plain flour/Maida
1 Tbsp (7.5 g) corn flour
½ tsp (2.5 g) baking soda
½ tsp (2.5 g) salt
1 cup + 2Tbsp (200 g) chocolate chips Directions : 1. Cream the butter (room temperature) with the brown sugar and granulated regular sugar. Once creamy texture achieved add in the egg and Vanilla extract. Blend well until creamy. 2. Sift the dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Mix well. Add the flour to the butter mixture little by little and blend them. Add in the chocolate chips and stir until well blend. 3. Take a spoon of dough, roll as balls and place them in a baking paper lined tray. Place the tray in refrigerator for 30 min to a hour. (If prepping for a BIG day, put them in a zip lock and freeze it.) 4. Preheat oven to 325ºF (160 C). Place the tray in the oven and bake for 15-20 mins. Check for the color change. Remove from oven and allow the cookies to cool. 5. And the cookies ready!

Inspired from- Anna Olson Recipe's