🌟 The Heart of Grandmother’s Kitchen 🍲💛✨
Dear Readers, ❄️ Winter is truly magical in some parts of our world. It arrives with snow and fog, bringing a quiet warmth and a gentle festive mood. These are the days when life slows down, especially during festival seasons, allowing us to savor calm, unhurried moments. 🍲 In many homes, preparations begin well in advance. Sweets are made ahead of time, spices are freshly mixed, and kitchens slowly fill with familiar aromas. This early planning makes festival days lighter and more joyful—less rush, more laughter, and more time spent together. 🥘 The variety of dishes prepared during these occasions is endless. Each one holds its own story and tradition. If I were to name them all, it would take pages without end. ✨ Instead, I will share a few of my favourite festival treats, lovingly prepared in my grandmother’s kitchen. 🌾 Rice flour forms the base of many traditional snacks: Ariselu, the soft and rich sweet rice cakes; Janthikalu, shaped into deli...