Meena's Blog

Onion Masala - One Sauce Many Uses (Instant Pot)!

The onion masala consists of all the basic spices used for so many curries. It's a flavorful masala made up of onions, tomatoes, garlic,...

Meena’s Zindagi

Dec 9, 20202 min read

Mango Chutney - Sweet and Spicy Spread!

I must say...I never thought I had it in me to cook let alone actually enjoy cooking! Last night I made mango chutney because I had too...

Meena’s Zindagi

Dec 8, 20202 min read

Wine Review November 30, 2020 - Christmas Cheers!

This release from Oliver is the second to last release of 2020, and as we get closer to the holidays the price/quality of the products...

Meena’s Zindagi

Nov 30, 20202 min read

Spicy Chicken Wings - Air Fryer Chicken Wings!

These chicken wings are everyone's favorite and easy to make in the air fryer. I have the Ninja Air fryer (My Amazon link )! Making...

Meena’s Zindagi

Nov 23, 20202 min read

Smoked Chili Salt...Spice up the Rim!

It was so easy to put together this concoction and I'm surprised I didn't know how easy it was but then I've never really cooked prior to...

Meena’s Zindagi

Nov 18, 20201 min read

One Tequila, Two Tequila, Three Tequila, WHOOPS!!!

For my margarita party I made three different types of margarita's and they were delicious. You can substitute mangos/strawberries with...

Meena’s Zindagi

Nov 18, 20202 min read

Margarita Party in the Making..Long overdue!

I've been trying to host a Mexican Margarita evening with friends for about a month but life hasn’t been easy for any of us with the...

Meena’s Zindagi

Nov 16, 20201 min read

Wine Review November 14, 2020 - A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Sips of Wine!

Here are a few highlights of the wine release this week by my friend Oliver. Oliver does an amazing job of putting this together and it...

Meena’s Zindagi

Nov 13, 20202 min read

Roasted Cauliflower Deliciousness

As we know cauliflower is a big hit in our household. Another dish that Rahul loves. He even asked for the recipe! This recipe is so...

Meena’s Zindagi

Nov 9, 20202 min read

Roasted Butternut Squash - Fall Harvest in a Bowl!

Now that fall is amongst us and it's too cold to go out (or pure laziness on my part) I decided to make butternut squash soup. I mean...

Meena’s Zindagi

Nov 2, 20202 min read

Wine Review for October 31, 2020 - Is it wine time yet!!

As we are in lockdown again..wine might be the only leisure activity we can indulge in over the next few months! Here are Oliver's...

Meena’s Zindagi

Oct 30, 20201 min read

Girls Weekend Getaway...wine was flowing and dice were rollin'!

Everyone knows that I love my weekend getaways but there is nothing better then a weekend with some of your favorite people! I had an...

Meena’s Zindagi

Oct 26, 20202 min read

Stir Fried Chicken Glass Noodles - Who woulda thunk it!

I've been on a noodle kick of late and decided to try glass noodles. I don't know if many are aware what glass noodles are but I...

Meena’s Zindagi

Oct 5, 20202 min read

Meena's Chili Oil...Aromatic!!

Chili oil is one condiment I need in my kitchen all the time. You'll find me adding it to all my dishes..omlettes, pasta, curry..you...

Meena’s Zindagi

Sep 28, 20202 min read

My Nephew's COVID style Hindu Punjabi Wedding!

My nephew’s COVID wedding! One thing about Indian weddings is that they are not dull nor boring. COVID may of delayed the wedding day...

Meena’s Zindagi

Sep 28, 20207 min read

Indo Chinese Hakka Noodles - Who doesn't love noodles!

I love noodles..I mean who doesn't. It's one of my favorite items on the menu when we order chinese food. A friend of mine asked me...

Meena’s Zindagi

Sep 26, 20202 min read

Wine Review September 22!

A bit late this week but its never too late for wine! Here are a few highlights: 1. Chehalem, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, 2017,...

Meena’s Zindagi

Sep 22, 20201 min read

New wines for September 5, 2020

Here is the next wine release, and some of its highlights: 1. Cambria, Katherine’s Vineyard, Chardonnay, Santa Maria Valley, 2017,...

Meena’s Zindagi

Sep 5, 20201 min read

DIRTY MARTINI – NO THERE IS NO DIRT IN IT!

What is a dirty martini? NO…there is no dirt in it! The dirty martini has a pleasant saltiness that is fascinating against the gin and...

Meena’s Zindagi

Sep 3, 20201 min read

SPICY GINGER MULE - REFRESHING!

My friend Ali gave me the idea for this concoction and the rest is history! The mule was born in Manhattan but "stalled" on the West...

Meena’s Zindagi

Sep 3, 20201 min read

Meena's Blog

Onion Masala - One Sauce Many Uses (Instant Pot)!

Mango Chutney - Sweet and Spicy Spread!

Wine Review November 30, 2020 - Christmas Cheers!

Spicy Chicken Wings - Air Fryer Chicken Wings!

Smoked Chili Salt...Spice up the Rim!

One Tequila, Two Tequila, Three Tequila, WHOOPS!!!

Margarita Party in the Making..Long overdue!

Wine Review November 14, 2020 - A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Sips of Wine!

Roasted Cauliflower Deliciousness

Roasted Butternut Squash - Fall Harvest in a Bowl!

Wine Review for October 31, 2020 - Is it wine time yet!!

Girls Weekend Getaway...wine was flowing and dice were rollin'!

Stir Fried Chicken Glass Noodles - Who woulda thunk it!

Meena's Chili Oil...Aromatic!!

My Nephew's COVID style Hindu Punjabi Wedding!

Indo Chinese Hakka Noodles - Who doesn't love noodles!

Wine Review September 22!

New wines for September 5, 2020

DIRTY MARTINI – NO THERE IS NO DIRT IN IT!

SPICY GINGER MULE - REFRESHING!

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