August and September 2026

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Hosting a lunch at home is what lightens up my month sometimes. I had to plan one mid-September, on a Saturday. Having only two days to plan, I kept the menu easy for me. Mostly south Indian food, with an exception for thyme-seared fish and haryali paneer.

I had a few things on my wish list for the day: scrumptious food, conversation game cards for our guests post lunch, and winding up the evening with hot chocolate and fries.

hosting lunch on a saturday.. mid-september, 2026..
We had 8 guests. What a pleasure to host and have people around.. 😊
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If your morning starts on a happy note, does it make your whole day better?

DIY bamboo water fountain made with an antique Indian copper vase (with floating flowers)

Mornings? Oh, my favorite time of my day.

Also the trickiest… because I want calm for at least the first 30 minutes.

No loading of the dishwasher. No sudden noises. I enjoy the chirping birds, or I play rain sounds while making a pleasant breakfast. These are what you’ll find me doing during my mornings lately.

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