In true Indian style, the grandmothers spent yesterday fixing up sweet boxes to distribute amongst family and friends. Like in most cultures, something sweet is given out on happy occasions. (Ah, the life Cupcake has). More than the sweets, I always look forward to the packaging.
In true blog/virtual style, here are some celebratory sweets, from us to you. With much love.
Homemade Laddoos (Sweet stuff rolled into a ball)
Organizing the boxes
Nuts and Sweets in the box
Now you know what I mean--these are the boxes (!) Available in stores at Newark Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey
A final cardboard case for the box
23 comments:
I love to read about different traditions, and I like yours, I think that is a wonderful way to celebrate a new life. Thank you so much for all this virtual sweetness :)
Ooooh.. I want some sweets!!! I usually eat Galab Jamun when I go to Trinidad. It that the same thing as what you made? And, I loke the name for her.. Cupcake. So cute!
Yum, that's my favorite kind of ladoo with the roasted fragrance. The boxes look amazing I didn't realize that these were available in North America. Knitting assistant - fantastic idea!!! I should probably teach Kiki to seam, weave in ends, block maybe even steek. Then all I need to do is knit, pure bliss!
I can't believe these boxes are available in the US. Thanks for the sweets, they were yummy!
I think the sweetest sweet was that first picture! Have fun getting used to your new knitting kingdom!
I'm virtually eating up all that sweetness - how lovely, and your pictures just rock. Love that first one of Cupcake...!
Those boxes are amazing! What a great tradition.
Yummm....I love those laddooos and the packaging is amazing - the boxes look splendid! Like you said, 'true Indian ishtyle!'. :) Looking fwd to watch Cupcake grow up and learn all those crafty goodies with you! Thanks for the sweets again!
Those are sooo gorgeous! You can send one to CA now, lol :)
I love this pic of Miss Cupcake with Daddy's hand... I have a soft spot for hand pictures for some reason. Very sweet!
Those boxes are beautiful, but not as beautiful as that baby!! Thank you for sharing your tradition and the sweets :)
Congratulations on your cupcake Anya and thanks for stopping by my blog. Wonderful photos of the sweets they certainly look very celebratory and yummy.
beautiful boxes...and lovely photos..baby is adorable.
Oh Rima, if only I could see Cupcake in real life. I bet she is too cute too resist.
Those metal boxes are LOVELY!
beautiful boxes! What a fun tradition.
What luscious morsels of sweets! The presentation looks amazing. What a great celebration!
oh what a cute pic of cupcake's hand! shes so precious!
what a sweeeeet little girl you have. congratulations to you! you know she'll be knitting in no time. i remember this time so vividly and now my little boy is turning two soon. enjoy every single moment and remember that the hard times will pass quickly!
What a great family your little cupcake has found herself - no shortage of love and spoilage there! The boxes are amazing. So much fun to put together, send, and receive!
Gorgeous pictures !Cupcake is sooo cute!
How lovely that your family do that. I think it is so nice to celebrate a new life into the world and your little cupcake is just gorgeous. I am sure she wont need to learn how to knit yet, just learn how to love those handknits her mummy will make her!
OH The Glory - WOW - I wish I had more culture!!!! alas I'm a hines 57. What a lovely window into your rich culture!
so many sweet treats in this whole post!
Superb Rima! What are those laddu's made of? They look yummy :) The virtual treat was delightful!
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