Turmeric Ganesha

For  Vinayagar Chathurthi, I want to make a echo friendly Ganesha for pooja.Here is my turmeric  powder Ganesha for pooja.Its made only by using turmeric powder and water .For decorations ,I use glitter glue and some paint.                                                                                                                                                                         

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Cherry Blossom Festival NJ USA

Branch Brook Park in Newark,NewJersey,USA  has thousands of cherry trees.Every year during the time of spring Essex county celebrated cherry blossom festival.There are more than 4,000 cherry blossom trees with 17 different varieties in Branch Brook Park . Usually, these cherry blossom trees are in full bloom in the second week and the third week in April each year. Many visitors come to enjoy the beautiful cherry blossom all over the place during the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park  Newark instead of travel to the capital Washington DC.It also equally attracted.

Not only the cherry trees were bloomed Daffodils also compete.

Both sides of the river.

Distant view of the Church.

Cherry Blossom and daffodils.

Opposite side

For more information click the link :http://www.essexcherryblossom.com/

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Fruit Loops Necklace

Fruit Loops Necklace is the fun craft can be easily made by kids.Its edible,non toxic,kids can enjoy making these especially girls.It can be  made as a party favor and give them with return gifts.                                  

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Macys Flower Show 2013

Macys Flower Show was held between Mar 24 2013-Apr 7 2013.

The Asian-themed flora display has been set up in a tent in Herald Square, and Macy's store windows. Inside the  the store  they made some arrangements in the cellar,2nd floor,and 7th floor.In the background of paintings plants were displayed.The centerpiece was stone sculpted elephant decorated with live flowers.The flower show displayed spices and cultural elements of south Asia(India).

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Eggless Banana Walnut Bread

Last time i tried the Banana Bread with egg ,this time i want to make without egg and wheat flour.Finally i search in google  end up with this.

Ingredients:
Whole Wheat Flour-3/4 Cup
Maida(APF)-1/2 Cup
Banana-3 nos.
Sugar-1/2 Cup
Yogurt-2 Tbsp
Milk-1/4 Cup
Oil-4 Tbsp
Salt-1/4 tsp
Baking Soda-1 Tsp
Cardamom-3 nos.(powdered)
Walnuts-1/4 Cup(chopped optional)
Method:
*Mash the bananas well.
*Sieve maida,wheat flour,baking soda twice.
*Cream yogurt and sugar, till sugar dissolves.
*Add milk,oil,mashed bananas .Whisk it well.
*Preheat the oven 350'F.
*Add the sieved mixture,salt,cardamom.Mix it well without any lumps.
*Pour the batter in a greased pan,sprinkle the chopped walnuts on the top.Bake it for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
*Cool it for 10 mins,slice it.

Note:
* Avoid wheat flour use maida itself alone.
*Instead of cardamom use vanilla essence.

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Yogurt(curd) BlueBerry Muffin

When i bought fresh blueberries from farmers market,i want to try these muffins with yogurt only.
Recipe Source:joyofbaking.
This site has video of this recipe and have lot of good recipes also.
Ingredients:
All-PurposeFlour (Maida)-2 Cups
BlueBerries-1 Cup
Curd-1 Cup(plain yogurt)
Canola Oil-1/3 Cup
Egg-1
Vanilla Extract-1 tsp
Sugar-1/2 Cup
Baking Powder-11/4 tsp
Baking Soda-1/2 tsp
Salt-1/4 tsp
BlueBerries-1 Cup
Method:
*Beat the egg lightly.
*In a bowl whisk together yogurt,oil,beaten egg and vanilla extract.
*Add sugar to the above mixture and mix it.
*Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degree  C).
*Sieve flour , baking powder, baking soda, and salt twice for even mix.Add this to the beaten mixture in batches, mix well without any lumps.
*Add the blueberries and stir it gently.
*Fill the muffin cups with the batter ,bake it for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out  clean.

Note:
*You can bake it a muffin cup or loaf pan.
*Add either low fat or full fat yogurt.
*Frozen blueberries can also be used instead of fresh one.

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Sri Sharada Ambal Temple, Stroudsburg, PA, US

Sharada  Ambal  Temple in Stroudsburg ,PA was surrounded by green woods of Poconos.It was founded and maintained by Sringeri vidhya Bharati Foundation(svbf).The main deity was Sri Sharada Devi.All  the deities were decorated so gracefully.They allow devotees to do aarti to  the ambal. Every evening they chant  lalitha sahasranamam. They offer the place to stay for long                        
devotees for minimum amount.

Address:
327, Cays Rd, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 - USA

For more information ,check their website http://svbf.org/home_page.php.

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