BUTTERSCOTCH SNOW WHITE PUDDING

                                                                                                                                                                             

 Ingredients    

Britannia Marie Biscuit	200 gm
Condensed Milk	-1 tin (400 gm)
Gelatin	4 tsp
Water	4 tbsp
Cornflour	4 tsp
Egg	4 nos
Hot milk	1 cup (measuring cup) 200 ml
Coffee powder (Nescafe)	1 tsp
Sugar	1\2 cup
Grated Lemon\orange skin	a pinch (if needed)
Vanilla Essence	1 tsp
Milk	double the quantity of condensed milk

Procedure

•  First mix hot milk + nescafe +sugar .     
• Take a steel bowl and mix 4 tsp gelatin in  4tbsp water and soak it for 10 minutes.
• Take a big bowl and spread the biscuits after dipping it the (milk + nescafe + sugar) mixture. Pour rest of the milk on the top of the biscuit and keep it aside.
• Separate the egg yolk and  egg white and take it in two bowls.Then add corn flour to the egg yolk  and beat well.Beat the egg white very well and keep it aside.
• Then take a sauce pan  and boil condensed milk +milk +egg yolk +corn flour and turn off the gas after it becomes thick (not too thick).  (Milk to be taken   - double the quantity of condensed milk. i.e 1 tin condensed milk = 3 cup of milk.)
• Then immediately add soaked gelatin by double boiling method into the sauce pan (the temperature of the mixture in the saucepan and the gelatin will be same).Then allow it to cool.
• After it become cooled,add the beaten egg white into the above mixture.
• Then add vanilla essence and grated lemon\orange and mix it well.
• Pour this mixture on to the top of the soaked biscuit slowly by using a spoon.
• Keep it in the fridge (not in the freezer)  for setting.

TOP VISA-FREE DESTINATIONS FOR INDIANS

TEN DESTINATIONS  INDIANS  CAN  VISIT  WITHOUT  VISAS, AND HOW  MUCH  IT  WILL  COST

 Indian travellers may rue the declining rupee but there are some other perks to being an Indian. Holders of Indian passports have visa-free and visa-on-arrival access to about 52 countries and territories around the world. At least 28 of these nations allow Indian passport holders to visit without a pre-issued visa. Given below are some of the most naturally stunning international tourist destinations among these visa-free countries for Indians.

1. BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
   It lies in the Caribbean  Sea. Indian citizen are granted a 31-day visa-free in the British Virgin Islands for tourism purposes. One of the best ways to visit the island is by cruise ship.There are no direct flights between India and British Virgin Islands.Approximate cost of round trip flight: INR 1,60,000 (via Paris and Saint Maarten)
   
   


2. COOK ISLANDS
   The Cook Islands lie in Polynesia,off the coast of NewZealand. Immigration is strictly controlled. Indian citizens are allowed to stay for up to 200 days without a visa,but must show proof of reserved accommodation and are exempt  from paying the departure tax of NZ $55 for adults and NZ $15 for children. Rarotonga International Airport,the main port of entry to the Cook Islands,is connected to Auckland via daily flights and weekly flights from Sydney, Figi and Los Angeles. Approximate cost of round trip flight :INR 1,60,000 (via Singapore and Auckland)
   
   
3. DOMINICA The island of Dominica was the last of the Caribbean Islands to be colonized by the British. It has beautiful hiking trails, rainforests and beaches with great opportunities snorkelling.Indian citizens are allowed to stay for 22 months without a visa.Approximate cost of round trip flight : INR 2,00,000 (via Paris and Saint Maarten)
   
   



4. EL  SALVADOR
   El Salvador , the most densely populated country in Central America, lies between Guatemala and the Honduras. Volcanoes,mountains and cloud forests offer plenty of nature discovery and hiking opportunities. Indian nationals are permitted to stay fora maximum of three months without a visa. Approximate cost of round trip flight : INR 1,44,000 (via Paris and Miami)
   
   
   


5. GRENADA
   The beautiful Caribbean islands of Grenada offer much to tourists in the form of beaches,waterfalls,historic forts and spice gardens.Indian tourists can travel visa-free in Grenada for up to 90 days ,but must show proof of sufficient funds to cover the cost of their travel. Approximate cost of round trip flight : INR 1,60,000 (via London and Miami)
   
   
6. HAITI
   Haiti is off travel map for most tourists owing to the devastation left by the 2010 earthquake. One of the poorest countries in the western hemishere,its current political situation and concerns over the safety of tourists has prompted many countries to issue strict travel advisories.That said, Indian tourists are welcome without a visa for a maximum stay of three months. Approximate cost of round trip flight :INR 1,52,000 (via Dubai and New York)
   
   
7. JAMAICA
   Jamaica is the most populous of the English-speaking Caribbean countries and its easygoing culture,cuisine and music,besides its many beaches ,are attractive to tourists. Indian tourists can stay without a visa on producing a passport valid for six months and sufficient proof of funds and onward travel. Approximate cost of round trip flight : 1,53,000 (via Dubai and New York/Toronto)
   
   
8. MONTSERRAT
   Not to be confused with the Spanish region of the same name,Montserrat is an island in the Caribbean southeast of Puerto Rico and once a popular resort. Since 1989,hurricanes and volcanic eruptions forced its closure but the island is slowly limping back. Indian citizens must show proof of citizenship  but can travel visa-free on furnishing proof of onward travel and adequate funds.Approximate cost of round trip flight :1,30,000 (to Antigua,via London) and a 15-minute air-hop from Antigua to Montserrat (about INR 5,000)
   
   
9. BHUTAN
   Bhutan ,the happiest little nation in the world,is among the most sought-after Himalayan destinations for tourists but the Himalayan mountain kingdom is very conservative when it comes to tourism.Until recently .Bhutan restricted tourist numbers. Though that has changed ,the country still requires foreign tourists to pay for their entire holiday in advance and travel on a pre-issued tourist visa.Flying into Bhutan's solitary airport at Paro is possible only though the national carrier Druk Air, which operates flights from Delhi, Bangkok and Yangon.Indian citizens, however, have it easier.On production of a valid passport or voter's identity card, a permit is issued that is valid for two weeks.
   
   
10. MICRONESIA
    It is considered one of the most remote and beautiful places in the world,with pristine coral reefs quaint cultures,exotic food and picturesque islands.Indian citizens can travel visa-free for 30 days upon producing proof of sufficient funds,onward travel and accommodation. Approximate cost of round trip flight : 2,04,000 (via Hong Kong,Guam and Truk)
    
    

KIDS ROOM : IT SHOULD BE WELL FURNISHED

         We build homes on according to our plans and interests. Children have their own interests and dreams about their rooms, but we shouldn't consider their ideas while making a new house. We should remember one thing before setting their room. As they are growing, their ideas and interests also will change accordingly. So we should furnish their room considering all these facts and can be changed easily.

                                                 

   

Here are some tips to arrange our kid's room :-

• Paints to be chosen
  Bright colours are very good for their rooms.Their rooms should be fully brightened. If the child likes dark colour we can paint one side of the walls with dark colour. Door should be painted with a good colour.
• As the children will draw pictures or other drawings,so it is advisable to paint their rooms with easily washable paints. It is good to use wall paper instead of paints in their rooms.
• Furniture to be used
  As the chidren will grow faster,so we should select their furniture with our own considering their tastes and opinions. The curtains,bed sheets, pillow covers etc should be colourful and should have some cartoon pictures in it. It is better to avoid glass furniture in their rooms.We should select long lasting furniture to their rooms. It is different in taste, colour, ideas  among boys and girls ,so we should consider that also before arranging their rooms. Girls like dolls, soft toys etc and boys like vehicles, spiderman etc.
• Furniture, where to be placed
  Now it is available in markets different varieties of furniture for children with reasonable price. So it is not advisable to use teak like wood for making their furniture because they are growing,their ideas also will change. So we should use fibre or combusted wood for their furniture. Chidren should get more light where they read and write. So we should place the study table near the window because fresh air and light give more energy and power to their studies.

HOME-MADE ICECREAM

                                          
Ingredients

   1. Milk                          3.5 cups  (700 ml)
   2. milk powder            4tbsp  heaped
   3. Sugar                         6tbsp
   4.C.M.C                          1\2tsp   (emulsifier) correct measurement
   5. G.M.S                         1tsp       (stabilizer)    correct measurement
   6. Liquid glucose          1tbsp    shining
   7. Water                         1\2 cup ( 100 ml)

   8. cream                         200 ml (1 cup) whipping cream , Amul fresh cream, etc
                                           (whipping cream is better)

Procedure

• Dissolve  C.M.C , G.M.S and liquid glucose in half a cup of water and mix well. Cook this in a separate pan till thick. Avoid maximum balls  by stirring it.

• Boil 3 cups of milk for 5 minutes in high flame.

• Dissolve milk powder sugar and sugar in 1\2 cup of milk and add it to the boiling milk.Then boil this mixture for 5 minutes in high flame.

• Add C.M.C, G.M.S and Liquid glucose and mix  it to the boiling milk again cook for 4 minutes. (stir continuously)

• Remove from heat and then strain and cool it.Then transfer it to a container and leave it to set in the freezer till firm.

• Remove from freezer and wait for 3 minutes ( ice will not melt fully) and beat for 8-10 minutes.

• Add essence, colour( if needed), and cream and beat for another 2 minutes.

           ( If it is whipping cream , whip the cream separately and mix it to the above mixture and mix it well. If it is any other fresh cream , add it to the above mixture and beat it. If we use whipping cream we will get a large quantity of ice cream )

• Transfer it to an ice cream container and keep it in the freezer.

 Note:-
        For different taste and smell, we can use

         1. vanilla essence      2 tsp

         2. coffee                       2-3 tsp coffee powder and mix it in a little milk.

         3. chickoo                   a small quantity of  fresh crushed chickoo.
  
 

WORDS,WORDS AND MORE WORDS

WORDS,WORDS AND MORE WORDS!

   What is the most powerful tool your child needs for their successful development?
                        It is is language, of course.It is words that let us think,create ideas and reason.A rich vocabulary leads to high levels of reasoning and creativity, and skill in communication.
           A child may not be able to start picking up language skills too early.It may be acquired largely through meaningful interaction between the child and adults .Keep talking to them , and take time to tell them stories and recite rhymes.Tell her what is going on when something is happening. We should talk to the child about the things in the surroundings -- whether  it's a dog,or a flower,or a butterfly.The more you share ideas together ,the more your child will learn.

                        Reading out stories is another fruitful way to develop language skills.Another tip is to talk about what you are doing. "I am going to make breakfast now.What shall we have today?" "Come on,watch me scrape carrots for dinner!" Such conversations can be very effective because the child can actually associate words with seeing their meanings in action.

           Don't make a fuss if your child makes mistakes while they talk. It is not a sin ,after all,if your child says, "I goed to temple yesterday." You could correct them indirectly by saying,"Oh you went to the temple? Very good!"

      Nursery rhymes,action songs,word games etc are all effective tools to develop a child's language skills. Let your child speak, speak.......

MANAGING SHYNESS IN CHILDREN

          Children are often shy in front of new people,and this is perfectly normal behavior. Between the ages of 3 and 5 years,a child faces many new social experiences,and each time, his or her social confidence is challenged.Shyness is even less frequent as a child approaches 5 years.However,his or her social confidence is still likely to be hit by sudden thoughts like that his or her clothes are ugly ,or that she or he wouldn't know what to say.But with your help ,the child can recover quickly. The first tip perhaps is, never belittle your child when he or she feels shy. The child needs your support,not ridicule.

Here are a few tips on handling shyness:-

* Give children plenty of opportunities to mix with others.
*  Arrange for structured activities with adult supervision,where the child feels more secure.
*  Don't draw attention to the child's shyness,and try to distract his or her attention, pointing out something or switching your talk to a new topic.
*  Never be harsh while trying to get  your child out of shyness.

           Almost every child is shy sometimes and all the child needs is that you should be near, and be strong and supportive.

JACK FRUIT

             Enormous and prickly on the outside, jackfruit looks somewhat like durian (though jackfruit is usually even larger). Once a jackfruit is cracked open, what you will find inside are pods or "bulbs". Often referred to as the seeds, these bulbs are actually a kind of fleshy covering for the true seeds or pits, which are round and dark like chesnuts. The fleshy part (the "bulb") can be eaten as is, or cut up and cooked.

         If using fresh jackfruit, it's a good idea to oil your knife and hands first before cutting, as the fruit is very sticky.

         Jackfruit contains many vitamins and minerals, and offers numerous health benefits.It is said that it has cancer-fighting properties, especially the seeds. It is also known to help cure ulcers and indigestion.

Health Benefits of Jackfruit

Given this nutritional information we can say that Jackfruit can help:

• Improve digestion (high in fiber and water content)
• Strengthens the immune system (high in vitamin C)
• Help protect against degenerative diseases and cancer (high in phytonutrients and anti-oxidants)
• Lower blood pressure (high in potassium)
• Clear skin (vitamin A)
• Maintain good eye sight (vitamin A)
• Prevent anemia (high in iron)
• Proper functioning of Thyroid (due to it’s copper content which helps thyroid metabolism, thyroid hormone production and absorption)

PUDINA : a good medicine

        Pudina  is commonly used spice in Indian foods. Pudina is a herbaceous perennial herb that grows to a height of 10 to 60 cm. This downy herb has running rootstocks and a rigid branching stem. The lanceolate oblong leaves are simple and sharply toothed, paired in opposites with minute hair. 

             It has some bitter taste and an aromatic smell.It gives good taste and good smell for cooked and uncooked food.All climate  and soil are good  for   pudina to grow.

It  has many medicinal values:-

  

1.  It is good for gas trouble.

2. It is good for the proper function of digestion  if we drink 1 cup of pudina in the morning and evening daily.

3. It is good for stomach pain and other body pains.

4. It is good to control dizziness and vomiting during pregnancy.   (pudina+1tsp lemon juice +honey) 3 times a day.
5. It's juice is very good to control loose motion .( 1 tsp pudina+1 tsp honey +lemon juice)  3 times a day.
6. It is very good for Astma,Bronchitis ,T.B etc        

                    We give a good place for pudina in our kitchen.We can make a good chutney
if we mix curry leaf +pudina leaf .   

FUN WITH GRAMMAR

                                                   SENTENCE

     A sentence is a group of words that makes complete sense.

 Kinds of sentences

--   A sentence can make a statement - it tells us something.
    * I am going home.

--  Sometimes, a sentence denies something.
   * I am not going home.

--  A sentence can be a question - it asks something.
    * Have you done your homework?

--  A sentence can be an order - it orders someone to do something.
    * Clean your rooms.

--  A sentence can make an exclamation expressing surprise ,wonder,fear or any other emotion.
    * How sweet this rose smells!


Remember
            *  A sentence begins with a capital letter.
            *A question ends with a question mark.(?)

           * Statements and orders end with a full stop.
           *An exclamation ends with an exclamation mark.(!)