I Heart Masala Oats

I share a blaaah relationship with health food. At the insistence of the Arien, I tried Kellogs for breakfast and ended up crying. Ya, really! Amidst tears, I informed the Arien that I could probably avoid having breakfast in a bid to lose the extra kgs but please do not ask me to have these corn flakes. The Arien, zapped by my sudden tears, told me to forget about corn flakes. He is very sweet that way. And there ended my sooper short relationship with health food.

I figured out later that I probably could not abide having something sweet for breakfast. Having something moderately spicy or even slighly bland was perfect for the morning ka khaana. Our typical south indian breakfast options such as: Idly, Dosa, Avalakki (Poha), Upma, Semiya, and Rava idli were perfectly suited for that, I thought. Also, I was 200 % sure that cornflakes, oats, and all tht stuff were just not for me.

All that was history when I was introduced to Saffola Masala Oats by a colleague, who started on Oats recently. Point to be noted - I did not immediately become a fan. First, I heard her out and then did my research. Still, I was a lil apprehensive. I recalled the exact sequence of the Corn flakes fiasco. Over the weekend, purchased the Saffola Masala and Coriander Oats (Pack of 5). Today, plucked up the courage to offer it as breakfast for both of us. The Arien teased me saying that I was offering him paste for breakfast. I worried because he can be merciless in his feedback and really on Friday who wants to hear the unvarnished truth?? :D Was in two minds and then finally yelled - Masala Oats here we come!

Just to be safe, experimented a bit by adding fried onion, tomatoes, capsicum, chillies as well as
seasoning. Yumm!! I lowed it. Fallen for it - hook, line, and sinker. The Arien finished his bowl - surprising. Said it was not bad and then changed it to good. (I fainted).

Anyway, end result - I heart Masala Oats.

I am back

Finally!! I wondered many times last month if I would ever get back to my blog. I'm so glad I did even if only to say jes that.

2012 -- Good, Bad, and the Ugly so far..

• Received sad news in January - loss of a family member that put a pall on all "Hoo Haa Haa Happy New Year" celebration and general good mood.



• Got the first stamp on my passport but the occassion was not celebration-worthy.



• Lost some weight (inches actually) which no one noticed. The Arien naturally does not count :)



• Saw some of the oscar-nominated movies - loved The Descendants, and The Artist. Liked The Girl with the Dragon Tatoo, Puss in Boots, Hugo, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, and Rango. Yet to see My Week with Marilyn and The Help.



• Gained those lost inches this month :(



• Visited my library after two years -- they had de-activated my account. Borrowed 6 books and scared the Arien. Currently reading Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy.



• Thought I had done my excellent best in terms of work last year. My thoughts were validated but the current market situation hardly helped. I wonder if my performance and the market situation will always run in parallel lines... Hmmm.



• This has been the worst ever summer in Bangalore - cannot believe we still have 2 more months to go :(