In India and occasionally in East Africa where I grew up, food was often served on banana leaves. The Gujaratis call this paatar and a full Indian meal is served on these leaves. The leaves are considered sacred and pure and in the South of India, food is still served on Banana leaves on special occasions and festivals. I have always wanted to serve a meal on a banana leaf and here I have my wish granted. I actually grew the Banana plant in our backyard. Here I have cooked and served a full thali of Paratha,puri, rotlis, rice, bharazi shak / peagean peas, guwar shak, daal, kheer.bateta wada, chatney, farfar with pickles. Feast with your eyes or better still come to the Vithlani home and join us for lunch.
HOME MADE CANDLES
Melt the wax,attach the wick and pour the wax. Secure the wick, Pour more wax and let it cool completely and then trim the wick. The wick should be about half an inch long. I toped my candles with clove, cardamom, camphor / kapur and star anise. I have also used empty container tha was previously used up. There are endless ways to customize candles, just be creative and experiment. From my jikoni to your!
And heres my home made candle
Candle making kit
melt the wax, attach the wick and pour the melted wax. Secure the wick and pour more wax. Fragrance oil is optional and an empty container I have used empty container that was previosly used up. Let the wax cool completely, and decor. There are endless ways to customize candles,just be creative and experiment. From my jikoni to yours. …… I have used….
clove
cardamom
kapur / camphor
star anise
You can decor for home or gift fo loved ones.Enjoy
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