About

Hearty Welcome to my blog. I am Mareena, a fun-loving person who happens to be a foodie as well. My love for food extends to my kitchen where I try out new dishes as and when possible. My other interests include music, dance (nay…am not trained in either), reading and a bit of gardening..

Hailing from Kerala and currently residing in ~~Chandigarh~~, ~~Agra~~, Hyderabad, India, our family consists of self, and my favourite Guinea pigs – my loving hubby Jerry and son Daryl. Jerry being on a transferable job, we get to travel all over the country, which gives us ample opportunities to experience different cultures and cuisines.

Though my experiments with cooking started way back when I was in the 7th class, the passion picked up pace after my son started to talk You know how kids are.. (I admit that I shammed it out a bit…You see, this is the problem you face when your hubby is not so particular about variety when it comes to food…hehehe). I am sure there are quite a few mothers out there who have gone through the same stage as I. So here I am, still in the process of learning…a long way to go..

As the name suggests, this blog is a collection of recipes that I have been collecting over the years from friends and families, magazines and the net. Instead of running helter-skelter figuring out where I have stored a particular recipe, I thought a blog of our family favourite recipes can be maintained, so I know where to look for. These recipes are tried (sometimes with my own twist) and tasted and given a thumbs up.. Will be giving due credit to the source of recipes.

I hope you taste success with these recipes as I did!!

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on November 23, 2011 at 3:23 am | Reply Ann

Thanks a lot dear….U hv presented it very well…Now this will be my favourite link for the
recipes…:)
- on November 23, 2011 at 9:54 am | Reply Mareena Jerrish
  
  Awww!! that’s so sweet..Thanks dear!!!
on November 23, 2011 at 3:31 am | Reply Sonia

The only reason I think of a possibilty of ever having a blog is what u mentioned-so u have evrything in one place.Good Luck Mareena.!!
- on November 23, 2011 at 9:52 am | Reply Mareena Jerrish
  
  Thanks a ton Sonia..Lots of compilations to be done to fit in all my favs
on November 23, 2011 at 3:45 am | Reply Anuradha

Hi Merri…Congratulations..!!eagerly waiting for your wonderful creations..all these time we have been drooling looking at the FB posts.. All the best..
- on November 23, 2011 at 9:52 am | Reply Mareena Jerrish
  
  Thanks a lot Anu..
on November 23, 2011 at 9:42 am | Reply suzo0

CONGRATS my dear sis…..this is gonna be a hit!!!!! all the very best!!!
- on November 23, 2011 at 9:46 am | Reply Mareena Jerrish
  
  Thanks di
on November 23, 2011 at 9:43 am | Reply suzo0

This is an interesting site and i am sure ladies will love it. All the best and my regards to J and D.
Saji
- on November 23, 2011 at 9:46 am | Reply Mareena Jerrish
  
  Thanks Saji
on November 23, 2011 at 9:50 am | Reply Serah Cherian

Hi Sis..good job!! nd thank u so much…………..
- on November 23, 2011 at 9:56 am | Reply Mareena Jerrish
  
  Thank you dearie…Hope it helps…will be putting up north indian dishes soon
on November 23, 2011 at 12:24 pm | Reply Ann

I asked her to send some good links for the recipes on yesterday mornin n in th evening she has surprised me by posting her own ‘mareenasrecipes’….wonderful dear…all the very best…:)
on November 23, 2011 at 12:27 pm | Reply Shiby Raphael

Mariyachi, What a fantastic blog. Easy to find the recipes .Well done you clever cookie!!
- on November 23, 2011 at 12:35 pm | Reply Mareena Jerrish
  
  Thanks Chippy:-)
on November 23, 2011 at 4:06 pm | Reply Priya Pinto

Mareena I must admit it’s a great blog for all foodies like us who like to experiment with new recipes. Thank you for sharing your recipes with us. It will be success. Great job n keep it up
- on November 23, 2011 at 4:08 pm | Reply Mareena Jerrish
  
  Thanks a lot Priya…:-)
on January 17, 2012 at 1:35 pm | Reply GEORGIE

CONGRATULATION mAREENA U HAVE DONE A GR8 JOB KEEP IT UP AND TRY FOR VERIETY
- on January 17, 2012 at 1:41 pm | Reply Mareena Jerrish
  
  Thanks Georgie..
on January 25, 2012 at 8:57 pm | Reply Anonymous

wow Mareena…………….. you did it huh!!!!!!!!!!!

hmmm…….looking & this page & remembering our good old days…a long ways you’ve come right!!!!

Great going !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now even I can try my hand on cooking with your site…hehhehehe

Love

Preets
- on January 25, 2012 at 8:58 pm | Reply Mareena Jerrish
  
  Thanks da Looking forward to hear your feedbacks after trying out my recipes
on February 11, 2012 at 10:37 am | Reply Anonymous

Hi Mareena,
A good site to try out new recipes. tried and tested too. Keep it up!

Love,

Diana
- on February 11, 2012 at 10:38 am | Reply Mareena Jerrish
  
  Thank You Diana
on February 28, 2012 at 12:22 pm | Reply sudheer

awesome – applause!!! this is a product of your amasing spirit, drive and dedication. You’re on your way to great things! ………….sanjeev kapoor , Vah chef (Sanjay Thuma) watch out !!!!
- on February 28, 2012 at 12:54 pm | Reply Mareena Jerrish
  
  Thank You Sudheer. Truly appreciate you encouraging words..:-)
on June 27, 2012 at 7:59 pm | Reply Leena Manoj

nice,,very nice. I should say ..a perfect sister- in- law to my dear friend jenu….we were classmates in TKM. this blog is going to help me a lot for sure..thanks a lot..
- on June 27, 2012 at 9:36 pm | Reply Mareena Jerrish
  
  Thanks a lot for your kind words Leena. Hoping to hear your feedbacks soon
on October 31, 2012 at 8:41 am | Reply vinicooksveg

Wow! You have amazing blog! Loved the pictures!
- on October 31, 2012 at 8:43 am | Reply Mareena Jerrish
  
  Thanks again Vini Glad you liked the pictures..thanks for appreciating..
on October 31, 2012 at 8:51 am | Reply vinicooksveg

Mareena, I need a help from you. I am hunting for oven from long time. I am new to baking. For cakes, cookies, pizzazs etc, will microwave with convection and grill work? I want an opinion for microwave. Some say microwave does not allow browning for biscuits and stuff. Is it true?Can you please help. Am so confused of much of information on internet.
- on October 31, 2012 at 8:57 am | Reply Mareena Jerrish
  
  Vini, An oven with microwave, grill and convection functions works perfectly. That’s what I have been using for years. The cakes cooked in microwave mode doesn’t brown. But when you bake biscuits cakes, cookies etc it browns absolutely fine as you can see in the pictures of my blog. Hope this helps you decide..
  - on October 31, 2012 at 9:02 am vinicooksveg
    
    Thanks a lot Mareena!Can I ask which one do you use .Like how many litres, brand and things I should check. I am planing for lg (30 litres) covection+grill. We are 3 members.
  - on October 31, 2012 at 9:08 am Mareena Jerrish
    
    Earlier I used to have LG Bar-B Cook. At present I have a Samsung (32 ltrs). Both are equally good. I would recommend you to have a look at the store and see for yourself. The design, use etc should be according to your taste and convenience. We had decided that it has to be either Samsung or LG.. If you are not particular about the brand, there are lot of options to choose from..I hope I didnt confuse you further
  - on October 31, 2012 at 9:16 am vinicooksveg
    
    No Mareena, You actually cleared my doubts. Thanks a ton! I had visited stores so many times for microwave. No one cleared my doubts. I have asked this on several blogs too. Finally , I will buy microwave happily this diwali(without doubts, lol!) Thanks again!
  - on October 31, 2012 at 9:19 am Mareena Jerrish
    
    Glad to have helped… You are welcome anytime
on November 16, 2012 at 9:50 am | Reply vinicooksveg

Hi Mareena , I enjoy your blog and so I want to present you ‘One Lovely Blog’ Award. Please do visit following link for further details http://vinicooksveg.wordpress.com/2012/11/16/thanks-for-appreciation-and-awards/
Thank you.
- on November 16, 2012 at 9:52 am | Reply Mareena Jerrish
  
  HI Vini,
  
  Thanks a lot for appreciating my efforts. Will go through the link..Thanks again
- on November 16, 2012 at 9:58 am | Reply Mareena Jerrish
  
  Vini, Did you buy the oven??
  - on November 16, 2012 at 10:01 am vinicooksveg
    
    Yes Mareena ,it is coming home this weekend. It is lg 3087. I am super-excited. Thanks for helping through. I am going to bake my first cake from your blog. Any suggestion for first timers?
  - on November 16, 2012 at 10:04 am Mareena Jerrish
    
    well…any cake is fine for first timers provided you follow the recipe to the T. A few tips on baking would be to sieve the flour nad baking powder at least 4 times for uniform distribution. All the ingredient(including eggs) should be at room temp. Rest just follow the recipe..Do not forget to preheat the oven…Good luck ..:-)
  - on November 16, 2012 at 10:07 am vinicooksveg
    
    Thanks Mareena. So sweet of you. Will follow the recipe and will soon have my first cake. Will let you know soon. Thanks again.
  - on November 16, 2012 at 10:08 am Mareena Jerrish
    
    you are most welcome
on November 27, 2012 at 2:20 pm | Reply mjaayka

बहुत ही अच्छी साइट है। और रेसिपी शेयर करने के लिए बहुत बहुत धन्यवाद मरीना जी।
- on November 27, 2012 at 2:53 pm | Reply Mareena Jerrish
  
  Thank you…:-)
on December 5, 2012 at 5:17 pm | Reply My first cake: Dark chocolate cake! « vinicooksveg

[...] , I have baked my first cake. I want to thank Mareena and Natasha for their tips and encouragement for baking. I asked Mareena [...]
on December 11, 2012 at 9:44 am | Reply Varsha Sujith

Mareena, can you please add a pudding recipe for my new year get together party? Thanks in advance …
- on December 11, 2012 at 9:46 am | Reply Mareena Jerrish
  
  Varsha, there are some easy recipes in the site…check out the desserts in the recipes page…
on January 16, 2013 at 7:51 pm | Reply veena

very clear and beautiful recipes…
- on January 16, 2013 at 7:53 pm | Reply Mareena Jerrish
  
  Thank you Veena
on January 29, 2013 at 3:28 pm | Reply Musthafa Kottopadan

hey Mareena…

I think u’re not only a food blogger. U can also be a photographer and part time interior designer or something! seriously! everything looks good! hahahaha!
on April 2, 2013 at 8:02 pm | Reply Sachin

Mareena, It is amazing to see how a small idea has blossomed into something so big and useful for so many people.. as you know I dont venture too much into the kitchen to cook but do love food and every single one of your recipes get my mouth watering… Great Job with this and hoping to see you continue this passion for a long time…

Sachin
- on April 2, 2013 at 8:49 pm | Reply Mareena Jerrish
  
  Thanks a lot for those wonderful words of encouragement buddy
on April 12, 2013 at 6:31 pm | Reply Prashanth Bhandary

Great ideas about cooking appreciated …. See you are from Agra but how you know mangalore style cooking .weather you have been to mangalore or you taken information from the source.?. lets i just want to know…
- on April 13, 2013 at 2:21 pm | Reply Mareena Jerrish
  
  Hi Prashanth,
  
  I did my graduation from Mangalore. However quite a lot of recipes in my blog are collected from various sources
on May 7, 2013 at 3:39 pm | Reply Yasmeen

Incidently came to your site. Wonderful recipes. I liked it very much The pictures are awesome. Hope to visit again.
- on May 7, 2013 at 5:54 pm | Reply Mareena Jerrish
  
  Thank You yasmeen