Domestic Devotion, Hare Krishna Style

Over the years cooking has been quite a challenge for me, not only to make something nice for offering Krishna in our home, but also something that my discriminating husband will honor. He cannot eat nightshades or chilies, among other things, and toor...

 How to get homemade butter onto the butter dish without getting your hands messy? (We're talking about butter made from fresh cow's milk rather than the store bought kind that contains thickeners.) After separating in a strainer the butter from the...

 INGREDIENTS: 1 cup black beans, sorted and washed and soaked overnight.Water for cooking the beans1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon molasses1/4 teaspoon oregano1/4 teaspoon basil2-3 tablespoons ghee1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds1 teaspoon cumin seeds1/4 teaspoon...

I learned this from a friend many years ago: If you want to avoid plumbing problems, as far as possible, it's important to prevent grease from getting into the drain. In that case, paper towels work great when dealing with greasy pots and pans that are...