Tuesday, January 1, 2008

Greetings for a Beautiful New Year - 2008

Wish You All A Very Happy and Peaceful New Year!!
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I'm delighted to say that 2007 was a fantastic year for 'As Dear As Salt'!
There is more to blogging than can be explained in words!
The gush of excitement that takes over when you find a recipe you have been looking for, forever,
the meeting of like minds,
the exchange of emails to get that 'exact' taste in a recipe you are looking for,
discussions on nutrition(sometimes carried to extremes....lol ).
All these things make blogging so very exciting. I hope to continue blogging more of my experiments in the kitchen in 2008 and look forward to all of your active participation in my blog! I'm thankful to all my friends and readers for taking time to leave their valuable comments and messages, it means a whole lot to me :) It would not be the same without you :)
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I was hoping to participate in Nupur's event, but other plans took over :) Anyway, here I'm, ushering in the New Year with all of you, my blogger friends! Not sure if I can list top 10 posts as such, after all each and every post is dear to my heart :) A blogger knows, the amount of time and work involved in publishing a post!
Instead what I will do is list a few random posts that you may like to take a look at.
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Ragda Patties, as a homage to 'A's' mom for the love showered upon some hungry kids :)
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Pineapple Jam, for it was such a fun post.
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Matthi Puri, a truly unique recipe.
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Sweet Potato Paratha, one of the easiest and yummiest parathas one could make without a fuss.
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Paneer Puri, sheer paneer indulgence :)
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Vatana Batata Tameta Shaak, the essense of simplicity.

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Black Eye Peas Burger, a change from the usual.
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Please check out the blog archive for many more .........
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Happy New Year!!
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45 comments:

  1. PravsJanuary 1, 2008 at 11:09 AM

    Happy new year, richa ! hope to see more wonderful recipes from you, this year :)

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  2. RichaJanuary 1, 2008 at 12:18 PM

    thanks pravs! sure, will try to come up with some yum recipes :)

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  3. sunitaJanuary 1, 2008 at 12:20 PM

    Richa, it 's been so nice to have known you...happy new year to you and yours.

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  4. NupurJanuary 1, 2008 at 12:24 PM

    Happy New Year, Richa. Your write-up on the ragda-patties was just so touching and memorable.

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  5. sraJanuary 1, 2008 at 12:39 PM

    Happy New Year!

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  6. evolvingtastesJanuary 1, 2008 at 12:47 PM

    Richa, Happy New Year to you!

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  7. RichaJanuary 1, 2008 at 12:51 PM

    thanks sunita! u echo my sentiments for ya :)

    thanks nupur!

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  8. RichaJanuary 1, 2008 at 12:52 PM

    thanks sra!

    thanks et!

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  9. bhaJanuary 1, 2008 at 12:58 PM

    Happy new year Richa....

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  10. NamrathaJanuary 1, 2008 at 1:11 PM

    Nice post Richa, lovely recipes! :)

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  11. SigJanuary 1, 2008 at 4:50 PM

    Happy New Year sweetie...

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  12. TeeJanuary 1, 2008 at 6:17 PM

    Happy New Year to you and your family!
    I am looking forward to your kitchen experiments in 2008 :)

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  13. RajithaJanuary 1, 2008 at 7:06 PM

    Richa..happy new year girl...has been fun getting to know you...and what an array of yummy recipes :)

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  14. LindaJanuary 1, 2008 at 8:00 PM

    Happy New Year to you and yours, dear Richa! Looking forward to lots more of your delicious dishes in 2008 :)

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  15. SagariJanuary 1, 2008 at 8:02 PM

    nice recipes richa happy newyear

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  16. SeenaJanuary 1, 2008 at 10:28 PM

    Happy New year, Dear Richa!
    Love to see you with more wonderful recipes! :)

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  17. Ramya's Mane AdigeJanuary 1, 2008 at 11:48 PM

    New Year wishes to you n yours, Richa!! gr8 going with your blog...

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  18. VijiJanuary 2, 2008 at 12:03 AM

    Richa, wish you and family the same. Though I enjoy all your posts would love to try sweet potato paratha. Wishing you a great year ahead Richa. Viji

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  19. JayashreeJanuary 2, 2008 at 12:15 AM

    Happy New Year to you too.

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  20. PadmajaJanuary 2, 2008 at 5:20 AM

    Richa!!
    Happy new year to u n family!!

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  21. FHJanuary 2, 2008 at 7:52 AM

    Greetings to you too my friend. Have a wonderful start. Sweet looks scrumptious, enjoy!:))

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  22. RichaJanuary 2, 2008 at 9:44 AM

    thanks bhags!

    thanks namratha!

    thanks sig!

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  23. RichaJanuary 2, 2008 at 9:46 AM

    thanks tee! sure will try to come up with yummy recipes for ya :)

    thanks rajitha! nice knowing you too, girl :)

    thanks Linda!

    thanks sagari!

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  24. RichaJanuary 2, 2008 at 9:47 AM

    thanks seena! nice to see ya around.

    thanks ramya! ur encouragement means a lot dear :)

    thanks viji. do let me know if u try it.

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  25. RichaJanuary 2, 2008 at 9:48 AM

    thanks jayashree!

    thanks padmaja!

    thanks asha! u too hv a good start to this new year :)

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  26. LataJanuary 2, 2008 at 10:17 AM

    Happy New Year Richa!

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  27. LaavanyaJanuary 2, 2008 at 10:35 AM

    Hey Richa.. Happy New Year.. Lovely recipes you've picked. I've checked your ragda patties post before but haven't tried it out yet.. Will do so soon and let you know. Looking forward to more lipsmacking posts from you... :)

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  28. ShilpaJanuary 2, 2008 at 11:01 AM

    Wish you and your family a very happy and prosperous new year Richa. Hope this year brings lots of happiness to you....

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  29. ShivapriyaJanuary 2, 2008 at 11:55 AM

    Oh ur raggada patties are one of my fav's. Hope this new year will bring u joy and happiness.

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  30. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2008 at 12:03 PM

    Happy New year, From all the comments , i see your ragda patties are really good. I will surely try your version soon. Have written it down too.

    Archana
    http://www.archanaskitchen.com

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  31. Prema SundarJanuary 2, 2008 at 1:11 PM

    Wish u a very happy and prosperous New year Richa.

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  32. LathaJanuary 2, 2008 at 4:17 PM

    Happy New Year to you too dear Richa! Loved all your yummy posts. Your malai toast has become a favorite in our house!
    Hope to see many mor eownderful recipes this year!
    Hugs
    Latha

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  33. TBCJanuary 2, 2008 at 4:25 PM

    New year wishes to you and your family too, Richa.

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  34. musicalJanuary 2, 2008 at 4:57 PM

    Happy New Year to you and your loved ones, dear! The thought of ragda patties is making my mouth water :-D.

    hugs and love,
    musical.

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  35. RaksJanuary 3, 2008 at 5:30 AM

    Happy new year to you!

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  36. SusanJanuary 3, 2008 at 6:57 AM

    Is that burfi I see in your lead photo? Looks so dense and sweet! Happy New Year, Richa! Glad to have discovered you in 2007; I know I will enjoy many visits to come in 2008.

    [P.S. - Yes, I did put the lime (and rosewater) in my rice pudding at the end to prevent the heat from breaking them down. : ) ]

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  37. RichaJanuary 3, 2008 at 9:06 AM

    thanks lata!

    thanks laav! do lemme know if u try!

    thanks shilpa!

    thanks shivpriya!

    thanks archana! do lemme' know if u try!

    thanks prema!

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  38. RichaJanuary 3, 2008 at 9:10 AM

    thanks latha! appreciate ur encouragement and sweet comments, means a lot to me, sweetie!

    thanks tbc!

    thanks musy! thuannu bhi naye saal di bot bot vadhaiya :) may u hv a blessed year! hugs

    thanks raks!

    thanks susan! u guessed it, it is besan burfi, pure indulgence :) thanks for clearing the lime doubt, nice knowing u dear :)

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  39. Indian Food RocksJanuary 3, 2008 at 2:01 PM

    Happy New Year to you, dear Richa! I hope you will continue to regale us with your knowledge and skills through 2008!

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  40. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2008 at 6:39 PM

    A Happy New Year to you too Richa !!

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  41. beeJanuary 4, 2008 at 11:55 AM

    wish you a wonderful 2008, dear richa.

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  42. RoopaJanuary 6, 2008 at 8:41 PM

    happy new year to you Richa :)

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  43. FinlaJanuary 7, 2008 at 7:36 AM

    Happy New year.
    Love the recipes.

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  44. RichaJanuary 7, 2008 at 11:35 AM

    thanks manisha!
    hope to bring many more recipes on my blog :)

    thanks mona!

    thanks bee!

    thanks roopa!

    thanks hc!

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  45. KribhaJanuary 29, 2008 at 3:50 PM

    Very very belated new year wishes to you Richa.Nice self-round up. Looking forward to try some of your favorites soon.

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