Monica Bhide

I think I must have read your message about 4 times. This is the first time in my life I am on a real diet. i did weight watchers a few years ago to loose some pregnancy weight.. but not like this. I too am terrified to go the gym. I know I need to get over it. .. thanks. I did go in once or twice and was really intimidated.. All these beautiful young women and all so fit.. And me..

A lot of memories came flooding in when I read this thread -- My heart and soul is my late grandmother. Whenever we visited her, she would make methi aloo and serve it atop a freshly made hot chappati.. and serve boondi ka raita on the side. The best part was that she liked to feed it to me as though I was a little girl.. I guess I was in many ways -- she passed away when I was 16.. But the memories will stay forever... Mongo your request touched a chord

These tips are really helpful.. I think I can surely do cheerios or cottage cheese in the morning. I am trying to figure out a good exercise regime and your tips are helpful -- thank you.. Keep the tips coming .... PLEASE

Do talk more about this.. sounds fascinating..

Alright.. I am feeling very inspired.. Hubby and I started our own little version of Atkins. He -- in four weeks has lost 20 pounds -- lots of exercise.. and in 1 1/2 weeks I have lost 7 pounds We are learning to control carbs, drink lots of water and exercise.. I know it sounds like a lot of common sense stuff.. but it is working I am having a lot of trouble with breakfast time though.. I hate eating eggs or any protien at 7:30 in the morning.. would love some suggestions What tips can you all give us to help us along here...

Paula is a Q&A guest with us.... today and tomorrow.. do post your questions to her

Yes with graphics and the ability to do many layouts. I have used word for both my books and find it okay for text.. but things start getting messy when we add a lot of graphics.

You did such a nice job with it! I meant the difference in what Jason was describing and what a biryani is -- is about 5 more hours of cooking time

No Jason, NO Ok, so I'm obviously an ignoramus. What's the key difference then? about 5 hours

Try this http://www.livingcookbook.com/demo/default.htm

I will get you a Varuval recipe shortly.. give me a couple of days.

Anu -- ask Anjali -- she now makes good parathas..

Thanks for sharing this Ellen -- you really did do a brilliant job on this. I look forward to reading all your other pieces

I did the soft shell crab and this amazing appetizer of wild mushrooms and cheese in a chile pepper.. YUMMM Thanks all!

Mark? You would be the expert.. would you be interested???

I am thinking of organizing a tasting of Indian wines paired with Indian food here.. what do folks think? This is a new distributor who is gaining a lot of credibility in the market place for Indian wines.. is there an interest?

Just completing Induction. Yes.. next week I can add a few carbs.. should be good

What no recommendations? Come on???

I asked Randall Grahm -- our current Q&A guest this question (Wines and Indian food) -- you can read his response here http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?act=ST...&f=114&t=28833&

Hey Suvir -- I was out ill for a while..plus other personal stuff.. I am back yes. Bhel is my favorite.. not allowed right now on Atkins.. I could cry!!

I am on a diet and you guys are killing me with bhelpuris and gol gappas. DAMN ATKINS

Can you mail those parathas to DC

Randall -- Thanks for doing this wonderful Q&A. I am curious as to your opinion on pairing wines with Indian food. The Indian forum has had a very spirited discussion on this topic - Indian food and wine - ranging from "don't even try" to "how can you not pair wines with Indian food" I am a novice in this area but eager to learn more. I would love to hear your opinion. Thank you

I am meeting a friend for lunch at DC COast today... anything you all recommend that I should try out??

Suvir, best wishes to you on both your new ventures. Both of them sound very promising and I am sure that you will do well. best wishes Monica