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5 Ways To Make Your Indian Meals Toddler Friendly

By Preena Chauhan @PreenaChauhan   It’s well known feeding a toddler is not an easy task. As they get into solid foods, their palates are continually experiencing new flavours and textures, and their likes or dislikes become more pronounced.   Although I’m not a mother myself, being an Indian cooking

Lunchbox of a Desi Kid

By Salima Jivraj @halal_foodie & online at: halalfoodie.ca Biryani in a thermos. Kebab and naan tightly wrapped in aluminum foil. Yes, I was that kid. My mom made sure I was always fed nutritious meals and that meant good old home cooking – desi style. While I got stares from

South Asian Kids Literature Review: Audrey and Barbara

By Anila Akram @mailatale “Audrey & Barbara” By Janet Lawson Ages 3-8 This is an interesting book for parents with young kids who know very little about India or South Asia. Sometimes the best way to introduce a concept is with a light touch – and this book is definitely