Feb 7, 2019

I didn't know this could be done!

Change your house number!

My google search resulted in the following two

https://pocketsense.com/change-house-number-usps-18653.html
https://www.thisoldhouse.com/discussions/topic/where-would-i-go-to-change-address-my-house

Feb 5, 2019

How to connect Sony MDR-XB950B1 headset to a Windows PC

My husband got me a Sony bluetooth headset to pair and use with my laptop. I couldn't get it to pair and then I found this helpful video for an older model. Tried the same trick on my new model as well and it worked like a charm.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=227&v=21ZAFVOZf84



How to connect Sony MDR-XB950B1 headset to a Windows PC

Classical Hindustani Music Practice Lessons


I'm attempting to learn classical Indian music. I know a little late in life, but who cares!


Basic - 40 mins alankar or sargam practice hindustani classical music.

Here's a super-helpful practice video that I found for basic training.  About 40 mins long.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qz461tcXRaM




This one is about 20 mins. with some helpful explanations.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf6NrViBPI0



will add more such finds that are helpful

Feb 1, 2019

Spicy penne pasta recipe with capers, plum tomatoes, pesto basil sauce

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons of capers, soaked in water overnight to remove the brine taste
5-6 plum tomatoes
3 teaspoons chopped garlic
1/4 teaspoon paprika powder
1/2 teaspoon horse radish sauce
1 tablespoon all purpose italian seasoning
Pesto basil sauce from Costco.
Rosemary for seasoning
3 tablespoons Olive oil.
A pinch of salt.
2 tablespoons or more Parmesan cheese

Recipe.

  1. Start sufficient water in a saucepan on the side to boil pasta when the water reaches boiling point. I always add a touch of salt and a drop of oil to boil pasta, it comes out a little more soft and flavored. While that is going on, in parallel follow the steps below.  
  2. Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a deep frying pan
  3. Add 3 teaspoons of chopped  garlic
  4. Add 1 tablespoon of all purpose italian seasoning
  5. Add 3 tablespoons of capers that had been soaked overnight. Let the capers cook slightly. Mash some of them to release the taste
  6. Once the capers are cooked then add 5-6 plum tomatoes. Let them both cook well, but don't let the tomatoes get squished
  7. Add the parmesan cheese and let it coat the capers and tomatoes slightly.
  8. Add 1/2 teaspoon of radish sauce, 1/4 teaspoon of paprika powder
  9. Add a pinch of salt
  10. Add about 3-4 tablespoons of the basil pesto sauce. 
  11. Once all the above are semi-cooked, add the boiled pasta and stir it in.

This is my first original recipe that I'm publishing. Let me know what you think!




Spinach and Feta Recipes

I love the spinach and feta combo.

I'm going to post links here to recipes I found online, until I figure out my own recipes.

Feta and Spinach Muffins. 

Am gonna make them this weekend. Will update how they turned out.

https://www.kidspot.com.au/kitchen/recipes/feta-and-spinach-muffins-2455