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How to Clean Brass Utensils | Cleaning Brass Pooja Items

By: Ramya
11 January 2026 at 08:38

Learn how to easily clean and maintain brass utensils, pooja items and vilakku at home using a simple homemade cleaning solution. A quick video tutorial to show how old brass can be restored to a clean, natural shine without harsh chemicals. I recently acquired an heirloom Idli Steamer that is at least 100 years old,...

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Amazon tees up new private label golf balls β€”Β here’s how they stack up against Titleist and Taylormade

4 January 2026 at 13:00
Evergreen Golf Club instructor Austin Nutt takes a swing as he tries out Amazon’s new Amazon Basics golf balls that recently debuted on the company’s online marketplace. (GeekWire Photos / Taylor Soper)

Amazon is taking a private-label swing on the golf course.

The online retail giant started recently selling golf balls under its Amazon Basics brand in mid-October. Priced at just $15.99 for a dozen balls (when GeekWire purchased a box in November), Amazon is targeting a budget-conscious golfer with one of the cheapest options across its online marketplace.

The price got our attention. Next we needed to test performance.

The balls showed up on my doorstep a day after ordering. I swung by the Evergreen Golf Club practice facility near Seattle and enlisted the help of teaching professionals Austin Nutt and Tyler Yee.

I brought along the Amazon Basics balls, as well as two higher-end competitors: Taylormade TP5x ($45/dozen) and Titleist ProV1 ($55/dozen).

Using each ball, the pros hit 10 shots with three different clubs: driver, 7-iron, and wedge.

It wasn’t a huge surprise to see both professionals generate more distance and higher ball speeds with the Taylormade and Titleist balls, particularly off the driver (about 10 yards on average).

Yee said the Amazon balls felt like hitting a β€œmarshmallow” as opposed to a firmer feeling with Taylormade and Titleist. Amazon brands the balls as β€œCore Soft.”

Nutt said it would be harder to control the Amazon ball with shorter shots around the green. β€œYou get what you pay for in the world of golf balls,” he said.

Amazon keeps it pretty basic with its golf ball packaging.

However, Yee said he wouldn’t be opposed to a student using the Amazon Basics ball. And at the low price point, Nutt said it’s β€œcertainly not a bad option.”

The Amazon ball also didn’t scuff β€”Β while both Taylormade and Titleist had small marks after the test run. That durability may appeal to some golfers.

Online golf reviewers have responded positively. Popular YouTuber Rick Shiels said he was β€œblown away” by the value in his own test, while instructor Matt Fisher called the balls an easy buy for golfers who β€œlose a bunch.”

The balls have a 4.5-star rating from nearly 600 reviews on Amazon.

It’s not clear where Amazon’s balls are manufactured. Shiels said they are supplied by the same company behind Costco’s Kirkland Signature balls.

Amazon’s golf balls are USGA-approved, meaning they can be used during competitions. The balls are currently listed as out of stock on Amazon’s site, but will be available again in early 2026.

Personally, as a golfer myself, I prefer the higher-end ball, just to get that slight edge to (theoretically) help lower my score. But I see the appeal for beginners, high-handicap golfers, and anyone more worried about losing balls than squeezing out extra yards down the fairway.

Amazon’s ball isn’t trying to beat premium tour-level options β€” but maybe it doesn’t really need to.

How to Cook Sticky Rice

By: Aarthi
12 December 2025 at 03:29

Sticky rice, also known as glutinous rice or sweet rice, is a special variety of rice that becomes beautifully soft, chewy, and sticky when cooked. Sticky rice is the main ingredient in mango sticky rice, sushi and other popular recipes. Cooking sticky rice is definitely the most tricky part. In this blog post, I have...

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Homemade Greek Yogurt Recipe

By: Aarthi
11 December 2025 at 08:34

Homemade Greek Yogurt Recipe with step by step pictures. How to make greek yogurt easily at home with just milk.Β  Greek Yogurt Recipe Yoghurt is one of the basic staple ingredient which everyone will have on hand. Making yogurt at home is very easy. Specially thick set greek yogurt can be easily made at home...

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Homemade Yogurt Recipe

By: Aarthi
11 December 2025 at 08:03

How to Make Curd or Indian Yogurt at Home with just 2 ingredients. Curd is known as Yogurt in English and Dahi in Hindi. You can make curd easily at home without any special equipments. I have shared detailed method for making curd at home and shared all my tips and tricks for perfect set...

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Pinwheel Sandwich Recipe

7 December 2025 at 09:59

Pinwheel Sandwich Recipe

Pinwheel sandwiches are a fun, colorful and easy finger food snack. I often make them when I want something light but filling, especially on warm days. These small rolls look impressive but come together with simple ingredients. You can customize the Pinwheel Sandwich fillings based on what you have at home. Kids also enjoy them...

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Beginners guide to Database forensics

24 November 2025 at 06:30

Hello, aspiring cyber forensic investigators. In our previous blogpost, you have learnt about Digital Forensics. In this article, you will learn about Database Forensics, an important branch of Digital Forensics. This article will teach you what database forensics is, why it matters and how it works. In today’s digital world, data is one of the […]

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Beginners guide to Network Forensics

17 November 2025 at 06:30

Hello, aspiring computer forensic investigators. In our previous blogpost, you learnt about digital forensics. In this article, you will learn about Network Forensics, one of the branches of digital forensics. In today’s hyperconnected world, cyber threats are not a question of if, but when. Whether it’s a data breach, ransomware, or insider abuse, almost every […]

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Sometimes You Just Need the Basics – Amazon Grilling Tools

10 November 2025 at 08:03

Amazon Basics Grilling Gear on Sale Now

Sometimes, you just need the basics. Reliable tools that get the job done without all the extras. Amazon Basics has quietly built a solid line of affordable grilling gear β€” and right now, several of our favorites are on sale.

If you’re looking to upgrade your tool set, replace worn-out gear, or grab a few extras for your travel kit, these picks are practical, well-built, and budget-friendly.

Amazon Basics 4-Piece Stainless Steel Barbecue Tool Set

A simple, sturdy BBQ tool set that includes a spatula, fork, and tongs, all packed in a carry bag. The stainless steel build stands up to high heat and frequent use β€” great for backyard grilling or tailgating.

Amazon Basics 4-Piece Stainless Steel Barbeque Grilling Tool Set with Carry Bag

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Amazon Basics Grill Scraper & Brush

Cleaning the grill is nobody’s favorite job, but this combo makes it fast. The scraper edge cuts through baked-on residue, while stainless steel bristles handle grease and grime without bending.

Amazon Basics Grill Scraper & Brush – Durable Stainless Steel Grill Cleaner

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Amazon Basics Medium Gas Grill Cover

Protect your investment. This durable, weather-resistant cover shields your grill from rain, sun, and dust. The heavy-duty fabric and draw-cord hem help it stay secure through the seasons.

Amazon Basics Gas Grill Cover – Medium Size 60β€³

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Amazon Basics 4-Piece Stainless Steel Barbecue Spatula Set

Perfect for the flat-top crowd. Two grill turners and two oversized spatulas give you plenty of reach for burgers, pancakes, and hibachi-style meals. Dishwasher-safe and easy to handle.

Amazon Basics 4-Piece Stainless Steel Barbecue Spatula Set

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Final Thoughts

Amazon Basics isn’t flashy, but the gear works β€” and for the price, it’s tough to beat. If you need to refresh your grilling toolkit before the next cookout, now’s a good time to grab the essentials while they’re marked down.

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How to Make Sauerkraut at Home – It’s Easier Than You Think

7 November 2025 at 06:00

The running joke in my family – which I unabashedly perpetuate – is that I’m of German descent – though, admittedly, my blood runs Irish green. Despite that, I do love German cuisine, especially, this time of year when there’s a cool nip in the air and an increasing amount of Octoberfest beer on the shelves of my local package goods store.

Knowing my penchant for all-things-Teutonic (and relating to the aforementioned running joke), my sister recently bought me a Sauerkraut-making-kit thinking that; a) it’ll be fun; b) the end result will be better than store-bought and; c) it’s so easy that even I could do it!

Having no alternative, I accepted the challenge – and in sharing my experience here, perhaps you will too.

Tools You’ll Need

To begin, here’s what you’ll need:

Homemade Sauerkraut Recipe Equipment

Homemade Sauerkraut Recipe

For the Sauerkraut, you’ll need:

  • 1 head of Cabbage (more if you’d like to make a bigger batch)
  • Kosher salt (2% of the shredded cabbage’s weight)

And the basic procedure is as follows:

  1. Shred or slice the cabbage (thickness is your preference)
  2. Mix the sliced cabbage in a bowl with salt (2% of weight of cabbage) until slightly watery

    Example: My cabbage weighed 640 grams, so I used approx. 13 grams of salt

    Note: Crush, squeeze and mix the cabbage with the salt until slightly watery (2- to 5-minutes)

    Cabbage in a bowl

  3. Place in Ball Jar (a little bit at a time) and use Muddler to compress until juice is above cabbage
    Compress into a jar
  4. Cover cabbage/salt mixture with the fermentation weight(s), or weigh down with pinch bowl
  5. Cover the jar with the fermentation lid and let set un-refrigerated
  6. Fermentation takes about 2-weeks – but feel free to taste every few days until the sauerkraut is to your liking.

Fermentation

Like I said, so easy a caveman can do it!

Have fun – and look for my next post in a few weeks to see how my Sauerkraut turned out.

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Sauerkraut: Frequently Asked Questions

What ingredients do I need for homemade sauerkraut?
Just cabbage and kosher salt. Use about 2% salt by the cabbage’s weight (e.g., 640 g cabbage β†’ ~13 g salt). :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
What basic tools do I need?
A mixing bowl, scale, jar (e.g., Ball jar), fermentation lid, weights (or a small pinch bowl), and a muddler. A mandoline or sharp knife works for slicing. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
How do I prep the cabbage?
Shred or slice to your preferred thickness, then massage with the 2% salt until it turns slightly watery (about 2–5 minutes). :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
How do I pack the jar and keep the cabbage submerged?
Pack cabbage into the jar a little at a time and tamp with a muddler until the brine rises above the cabbage. Add weights (or a pinch bowl) to keep it submerged, then fit the fermentation lid. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
How long should I ferment itβ€”and when is it ready?
About two weeks at room temp is typical, but start tasting every few days and stop when the flavor is where you like it. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
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Baked root vegetables

18 September 2025 at 00:08
baked root vegetables
Why would you skip a platterful of colourful vegetables, that are a perfect side, salad or morning hash? Enjoy the starchy bites of roasted goodness.
It is a small respite from the numerous Indian festivals and the chill in the air is still hanging around. Therefore a perfect time to get that platter or baked root vegetables out. I like baked root vegetables a bit more than pan roasted ones for the following reasons
  • They are one pot so much less effort.
  • The starchier sweetness improves your baking adding a ton more cozy feeling.
  • When I bake my kitchen is warm at the same time.
  • It is a recipe that you can do as a big batch with minimal prep and have all week long in the fridge.
  • It pairs well with pasta, rice or any grains,can be rolled as wraps or made into a salad.

Ingredients for baked root vegetables.

The vegetables: the baked vegetable tray is one recipe that allows you so much flexibility in terms of what you can have. You can make it as colourful as you like or as monochrome as you prefer. Here is a list of vegetables I like to throw into the tray.

  • Sweet potatoes
  • Carrot
  • Turnip
  • Potato
  • Radish
  • Swedes
  • Beetroot

For roasting: Olive oil, salt and herbs are the ones that work. The herbs I have chosen is rosemary and oregano. You can use thyme or basil as well.Β 

Lets make baked root vegetables

The baked vegetables is the best use of a roasting tray.

Prep the vegetables: choose starchy tough vegetables to start with. Wash thoroughly. Cut them into big chunks or dices as you prefer. Keep the beets separately. The carrots, potato sweet potato, radish, parsnip, swedes, turnip can all go together.

Coat them in flavours. Since the vegetables are going to be soft and bland, it is best to coat them with flavours. Sprinkle salt, pepper abd drizzle oil and toss them well. For flavours I prefer to add fresh study herbs that just dont burn away. Rosemary, oregano and thyme are my first choice. Go with what feels natural to you. You can replace the pepper with chilli flakes if you like the heat. Lets the vegetable mix sit while you preheat the oven
Ensure that the beets are coated and kept separate.

Bake: preheat the oven at 180 degrees for 10 minutes. Place the vegetables on a roasting tray. Spread them out evenly. Poke in pieces of beets into the gaps so they cook along. Roast the vegetables for 35 to 40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius on heat both from up and down. Half way through the time, flip the vegetables over to ensure even roasting. After about 35 minutes the vegetables will be ready and fork tender. Remove from heat and direct to the table. Or cool and proceed for storage.

baked vegetables

Meal prep and storage

The baked root vegetables are wonderful to add bulk to any meal or in the lunch box.

Is this a vegan recipe?

Baked root vegetable is an excellent vegan platter. It is filling, a mix of good healthy fibre and carbs and perfect for any vegan meal.

How to make baked root vegetables into a salad?

Once you have the baked veggies in meal prep you can have a hearty salad with it. For the dressing I prepare a generous mix of lemon and lime juice with some pepper and salt. Then you need some freshness. Chop up some tomatoes, a cucumber and handful of oregano, mint and parsley. Add all this into the mixing bowl with double the quantity of baked vegetables. Pour the dressing over it. Toss well and serve immediately. They are great sides to meals and double up as salads. You can add a bunch to your breakfasts to as hash.

How do you ensure the beets don’t leech the colour all over?

There are a couple of ways you can achieve this. If you peel chop and place the beets separately, then place them on the tray to bake it will have zero leaching.
Another method is to ensure you add the beets right at the end, a quick toss in the oil and salt and straight into the oven.

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Baked root vegetables

Course Main Dish
Cuisine Baking, gluten free, Vegan
Keyword pot luck recipes, vegetarian barbecue, Winter warmers
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 3 medium sized carrots
  • 1 large sweet potato
  • 1 turnip
  • 1 swedes
  • 1 large beetroot
  • 1 medium sized potatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 5-7 leaves oregano

Instructions

  • Wash, peel and cut the vegetables into big chunks.
  • Add them to the baking tray.
  • Tuck in rosemary and oregano.
  • Spinkle salt and drizzle oilve oil and massage it in.
  • Preheat the oven at 180 degrees for 10 minutes.
  • Place the tray in the oven to bake.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • About 15 minutes in turn the vegetables for even baking.
  • After 30 minutes, check if the vegetables are fork tender.
  • The vegetables are then ready to be served.

Other baked recipes from us that make a good mealprep

Baked whole cauliflower

Dried peas nuggets

Baked veggie sheek kebabs

Paneer puffs

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Hope you enjoy making this batch of low effort baked root vegetables. When you make your batch using this recipe, do share your thoughts and improvements in the comments below.
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Sadhya olan | gourds and cowpea stew

15 September 2025 at 06:37
Kerala sadhya recipe

The banana leaf sadhya made for Onam, Vishu or any of the Kerala festivals has an array of side dishes that are served on the top half of the leaf. Some of these we have posted earlier
Aviyal
Thoran
Pachadi
Kichadi
Erisherry
Mango pickle
However, the mildest, creamy yet simple olan is missed if it is not on the leaf. Have you made it?

What is olan?

Olan is a slow cooked stew made with gourds cooked in coconut milk. It is a mild creamy curry that predominantly uses ashgourd and pumpkins. Depending on regional variations you will find yard long green beans (payar) or cooked cowpeas added to it. It is flavoured gently with salt,curry leaves and slit greenΒ  chillies. Unlike a lot of Kerala dishes it doesn’t have a mustard tempering, rather a good tablespoon of pure coconut oil stirred in as soon as it is removed from the heat for that roundeness and fragrance you experience.

How is sadhya olan different from regular olan?

If you are familiar with Kerala recipes, you will know that olan is one that is probably the least made in most houses. This is because the regular olan is a runny curry with less complex flavours. HoweverΒ  the sadhya olan with the creaminess from the coconut milk and the cooked cowpeas is a thicker version which never runs. Though mild it has a well flavoured along with the semi mashed vegetables. The key to making the sadhya style olan is managing the liquid content.

sadhya olan

Ingredients to make olan

Vegetables: since this is a mild stew with gourds and pumpkins, so they make the bulk of this recipe. the withte fleshed wintermelon ( elavan) is preferred over the giant ash gourds. The pumpkin adds a it of colour and sweetness. if you cant get the wintermelon, bottle gourd, watermelon peel or chayote work well too.
Bean: the creamy composition works because of the earthy flavours from the cooked cowpeas. Cowpeas have an earthy flavour and are perfect for this mild recipe.
Coconut milk: coconut milk is the cooking liquid here. At first the this cococnut milk is used to cook the gourds in. At the final stages, string the thick coconut milk or coconut cream. this ensures that the final result is thick olan and it is creamy.
Seasoning: Salt is the only seasoning here.
Spices: this is a mild stew and uses no spices. The single green chilli added is for fragrance, not heat. This is opional.
Oil: the final roundedness of the recipe comes from half tsp of coconut oil stirred in at the end. This is an optional step, but brings the flavour exactly like the one in the sadhya.

Mealprep this mild gourd stew

The gourd stew or olan is a great recipe to mealplan. It stays good for a few days under refrigeration. They do freeze good, but not great. The gourds do go a bit limp upon thawing the frozen one. So add it to your mealprep not much to your freezer list.

What pairs well with sadhya olan?

Sadhya olan is a great accompaniment to the banana leaf meal or a South Indian thali. It pairs well with idiyappam (string hoppers), steamed breads or chappathi. In a great rush week, Olan is perfect with some toasts or just as such warmed in a bowl resembling a chunky soup.

Lets make Sadhya Olan

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Sadhya Olan

Course Side Dish
Cuisine diabetic friendly, Kerala, South indian
Keyword curry recipes, Indian vegetarian dinner, Kerala recipes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
to prep and cook cowpeas 6 hours 20 minutes
Total Time 7 hours
Servings 4 people

Equipment

Ingredients

for cooking cowpeas

  • 3 tbsp cowpeas
  • 2 cups drinking water

for cooking the curry

  • 250 gram wintermelon Ash gourd
  • 100 gram pumpkin
  • salt to taste
  • 1 medium green chilli
  • 5 curry leaves
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk thinned out, see notes above.

To finish the olan

  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp coconut cream

Instructions

To cook the cowpeas

  • Wash and soak the cowpeas for 6 hours or overnight.
  • Drain and add fresh water.
  • Pressure cook the cowpeas for 10 minutes in high pressure. Release the pressure naturally.
  • Drain the cooked cowpeas and save the cooking liquid.

to make the olan

  • Wash and peel the ashgourd ( winter melon) and pumpkin.
  • Slice into 1inch slices.
  • Add to the khadai, with a slit green chilli, salt and curry leaves.
  • Mix the coconut milk with a bit of water to thin it out. Don't add a lot of water as the winter melon and pumpkin will leech a lot of water when cooking.
  • Add this to the khadai. mix well.
  • Set his to cook on a low heat. cover and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Open the lid, mix well and add the drained cow peas.
  • Slow cook it till the liquid is absorbed well, You can mash the cowpeas a bit as they cook
  • Stir in the coconut cream and coconut oil.
  • Remove off the heat. Cover and keep for 10 minutes
  • The olan is ready to be served.

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Hope you had a great Onasadhya. If you are looking for the best organizational tips to make sadhya, do check out our post
Guide to Sadhya.
When you make this olan recipe, do share your thoughts in the discussion below. We would love to hear from you.Β  If you like to share or save this recipe, here is the pin link.

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