Cajun Festive Flavours to End the Year

It is always very exciting to cook with exotic spices that are uncommon in our country. As a part of our year-end celebrations, I decided to experiment with two flavourful seasonings, Cajun and Italian Style Seasonings, both lovely Christmas gifts from a dear family member.

The Cajun Seasoning from Louisiana, a delightful blend of paprika and garlic, adds a mild yet zesty heat that instantly livens up any dish. The Italian Style Seasoning, with its fragrant mix of dried herbs, brings a robust and aromatic touch.

Yesterday, I prepared Cajun Roasted Vegetables, a colourful mix of baby corn, carrots, zucchini, cauliflower, bell peppers, and more, all lightly roasted and tossed in Cajun seasoning. The flavours burst through beautifully, giving the vegetables a smoky, spicy charm.

Today’s special was Cajun Potato Wedges, crisp on the outside and soft within, perfectly coated with the same aromatic spice.

Everyone relished both dishes; their appreciation and satisfaction made me truly happy. These new flavours have added a memorable twist to our festive table, making this season’s cooking even more enjoyable and fulfilling.

(Photos: The seasonings that inspired it all, Cajun Roasted Vegetables, and Cajun Potato Wedges.)

Birthday!

Merry Christmas from all of us!

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas filled with happiness, love, and sparkle! 🎄✨

- Merry Christmas from all of us! 🎅🎁✨

A Joyous Farewell and a Loving “See You Soon” to Bablu and Family

 

Bablu, my nephew, left this morning for his home abroad, after a delightful and eventful three-week vacation with us, following a two-year absence. We bid farewell to him and his family with our love and blessings.

It was wonderful having Bablu, Hina, Vihaan, and Nikith with us for the birthdays of Sudhir, Lalitha, Avyaansh, and Atharv, as well as for our early Christmas celebration, cheerful gatherings at home and restaurants, and visits to temples, relatives, and friends. It truly was a joyous and memorable time together.

We will miss them dearly and hope they can revisit us at the earliest possible.

The attached photographs are from the farewell party we hosted for him last night.

I Miss You – Message from Diamond Farm Stay

 

Ladies, gentlemen, and children dear,

Thank you for choosing to gather here,

For Sudhir’s birthday, bright and gay,

You filled my heart these two full days.

For forty-four hours, your family of thirty-two,

Rejoiced in sunshine, laughter, and dew;

Your games, your chatter, your cheerful delight,

Made my walls glow through the day and night.

Your love, your warmth, your gentle grace,

Lit every corner of this place;

The songs, the smiles, the tears of joy,

Each moment pure, without alloy.

And now you have gone, my halls are still,

Yet echoes linger, soft and shrill;

I know you have left with hearts made bright,

With memories wrapped in golden light.

May your love forever stay,

As strong as it was, these happy days;

God bless you all, wherever you stray.

With fondness,

- Diamond Farm Stay.