A simple blog with easy and quick recipes for those short on time and still want the occasional experiment in the kitchen!
Welcome to Pakoda Stories!
Who am I?
I’m Divya, an Independent Content Writer, and blogger based out of the San Francisco Bay Area. I create compelling content for various print and digital media. My journey into content writing began purely by accident. As a 30-something-year-old mom, I realized getting back to a 9-to-5 corporate job was not for me. Striking a joyful balance between career and family became my number one priority. That’s when I decided to embark on a new career path into writing. I created Pakoda Stories, a blog where I share quick recipes – my number one intent for this blog. Occasionally, I do post about life stuff and travel.
How it all began
My love for food began right out of Mom’s kitchen. When I was a little girl, my mother would plop me right on her countertop. I would happily watch her cook for hours – simmering and stewing away colorful vegetables and spices.
When the internet came along, I would print recipes off of websites and cook them for my family. Cooking for people that I love brought me unexplainable happiness.
Of course, after I got married, the experiments only grew. I suddenly went from being an experimental cook to someone who understood every ingredient and went beyond the base recipe!
Why I love Quick Recipes?
This blog is for anyone that wants quick and easy recipes that are stress-free and very enjoyable. Delve into recipes deep-rooted in tradition and show off your skills with modern recipes to suit current times! The reason I say this is because I strongly believe cooking doesn’t have to be stressful. My recipes are almost always within 30-40 mins of prep time and get done within the hour! So if you’re someone who has no patience for slow-cooker and elaborate baking recipes, you have found the right blog! I also love experimenting with new ingredients. You will find me making interesting and unique recipes here!
What I do as a Content Writer
As for me being a content writer, I write content for a variety of digital platforms. My general work spans developing ideas and writing captivating SEO-driven content for websites, social media management, paid campaigns, creating images, and overall, being a good storyteller for brands that I work with.
About Pakoda Stories – Quick Recipes and Reads
I named my blog after “Pakoda”, a street-side snack from Tamil Nadu that is a shaggy mix of everything in it. It doesn’t have a distinct shape to it. It is essentially the perfect afternoon snack much like this blog! Appetizing and easy to consume in one perfect-sized bite!
Hope you find recipes and stories that resonate and fulfill what you sought to do in the first place!
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Let’s Connect
Write to me at contact@pakodastories.com