About
“Preach not to others what they should eat, but eat as becomes you and be silent. ”
― Epictetus
Hello,
I am Sanjeeta kk, author of this blog. A fifty plus mom with a bucketful of dreams and a ray of hope to fulfill them some day.
I wasn’t a tough kid; I was always intrigued by the fascinating world of art and food during my childhood days. I would sketch endlessly and spend hours fiddling with spices in my mom’s kitchen.
Lack of opportunities, higher studies and work life put a hold on the things I loved doing. Well, I was not a tough kid and did not want to disappoint my parents then.
Marriage happened in 1996, and life got busy managing two children and a beautiful home for the next 10 years.
Keep the fire burning; But one thing that never stopped was recipe jottings from magazines, trying out new recipes and doing activities which kept me bonded with my first love – Food.
It took me years to break free from the shackles of the procrastination to follow my passion. The journey was not smooth for this forty plus mom who was neither a tech savvy nor a gadget lover.
But then, as they say, ‘a person can succeed in almost anything for which they have unlimited enthusiasm.’
And then Lite Bite happened; I started to dabble in the world of art and food once again through my blog Lite Bite in 2009.
I found this platform a perfect ‘place to string the beads of happiness together and keep my passion alive’. Sharing small moments and stories of my life through my food and pictures made me happier.
Food for sure is nostalgic, comforting & an important factor to connect with people and make community. And I now have an amazing list of intellectual and creative online friends from across the world to boast.
Seeking out new challenges; ‘Happiness consists in activities’ and I soon found myself dabbling in amateur content writing and learning the technicalities behind maintaining a blog. As I strolled along creating new recipes and trying out the old favorites I found new challenges in terms of digital photography and creative food styling.
From managing this food blog, I gradually moved on to do food styling for many popular brands and television commercials in Chennai.
I am also a founder of OGMO Foods, a start-up with a drive to innovate food products that create positive impact on our community.
Yes, I am living my dream every single day.
My hands are full; sometimes I feel that pursuing one’s passion is a luxury you cannot afford to indulge in everyday.
There are times when hectic lifestyle, family commitments and responsibility towards bringing up my children keep my passion at bay. And struggle I do every day to fit my passion into my life, but that does not deter me from pursuing my dreams any less.
So here is this inquisitive mommy donning the roles of a full time cook, amateur writer, novice photographer, commercial food stylist and an entrepreneur, apart from being a doting wife managing two hyperactive children at home….yes, my hands are full now.
And life is interesting….
Who is Sanjeeta kk?
A plain Jane who completed her masters in business management & economics when Robert Clive ruled India 🙂 Those degrees were put to good use in corporate world before settling for marital bliss. Born in rustic Rajasthan and married in traditional Tamil Nadu, she now appreciates the cuisine, culture and customs of these two states of India.
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Caught quipping: Thanks for taking out time and testing your patience reading my about page. I would love to hear from you. Your comments, emails and feedback will make the experience more enjoyable. And do keep coming often.
Email: sanjeeta@ogmofoods.com
You can find me on the following social media platforms at the links given below;
Wow! the new look of the website is great. Welcome drink seems really welcoming to your site.
Keep it going Girl!
Excellent way to follow healthy diet with litebite in this fast food culture
it will be upcoming site
Excellent work 🙂 I wish you and Litebite a wonderful rewarding journey 🙂 When are you going to publish your book 😉 ??
Raji
Sanjeetha keep it up. i am also member of your site. daily i will look for new recipes.very happy. my heartful wishes from me and banu.
Interesting and good to have known you… Look forward to see delight delicacies!
Must say you have had a great start to your site venture, with an awesome display of these mouthwatering & delectable cuisines ; yet retaining the singular objective of your site – Healthy living, much in line with the hackeneyed expression “Health is Wealth”.
Wishing you the very best…
Just visited your blog. Many interesting recipes you have in there and I fully appreciate your effort in keeping it healthy and lite. I have added your blog to my blogroll.
Happy Blogging and do keep in touch 🙂
Hi Sanjeeta,
It is really wonderful to see how passionate you are for food/cuisines and right kind of ingredients. We will definitely learn a lot from you and ways of cooking!!
~ Indeed Sharing is Caring!
Do visit our blog again.. and leave your comments for improvement and enrichment of site and food/dish!
For now we are following your esteem site and will also follow your recipes in our smoky kitchen 🙂
~Keep the Spark ALive..
Hey Sanjeeta,
Nice to see your site.
I love all type of food and travelling. Your blog will help me experimenting new things.
It feels so good to know you Sanjeeta. It was as if you were talking to me one-on-one. Glad to discover your site. will sure be here often. 😀
Cheers,
Siri
hey!!! keep on going and live ur dreams…that will really help me also in my kitchen…!!!
and may my husband and daughter…become my fans!!!
nice to discover that ur hosting it!!!
Hello Sanjeeta,
Thank you for your note about the mix up on CookEatShare. I just wrote them about it and hopefully it will all be taken care of soon.
Thanks for let me know about it! Nice blog you have here!
Cindy Collins
Hey Sanjeeta,
The new look you have given to your site is very impressive.It was quite interesting reading all the info you have shared with us. It reminded me of the enthusiasm you share when it come to finding out what goes into a particular dish you like. Keep up the great work and keep sharing your experiences. It definitely makes a good read.
Keep up the great work.
Joshna.
Your incredible, creative and dedicated passions of the arts, food and everything else in between rang very true with me. I also have an array of interests that find themselves within this wondrous range and that is why I started my culinary journey ;o)
Sanjeeta…I’m very glad you first found me on CES and now went seeking me out on FOODESSA…because at least now I can make sure to come and visit you regularly on such a well thought and put together web site.
Pleasure to get to know you further and flavourful wishes,
Claudia
You have a wonderful site Sanjeeta.
Nice Job – recomended by Ramesh M. – nice job ill be aregular at your site, keep the good work – greetings from Mexico.
Orlando
What a beautiful story! I am sure just like me, you felt a foreigner in your own country, by marrying so far, both distance-wise and tradition!
Excellent blog and recipes! Keep it up!
It was nice to know about you Sanjeeta !!
hi sanjeeta,
would love to join u for several reasons n i think both of us share a lot in common!!
Sanjeeta kk: Welcome Kirti!
Awesome site!!! Keep the recipes coming!
-Poonam
nice site,
i know where to turn for recepie when i want to court my wife.
regards
shailen
Thanks Shailen for being here.
Great blog and good knowing you by reading this page.. Pl keep up the great work!
Hi Sangeetha
Great site.
I sent you my recipe for Chakris. Hope you received it.
Mina
Forty is just a number when it comes to you…i thnk I have met a person who age can’t have any effect on ….great to read abt you…looking great as well…Keep on blogging for all of us here.
Biny Anoop
Well written, and a wonderful kitchen
Sanjeeta, you have an awesome collection of recepies. I love your blog and will be a regular member from now on. I have a lil’ blog of mine too. I am just a budding cook. Do go through my blog when you find some time. 🙂
Enjoyed reading your About page Sanjeeta.
You have a beautiful blog and what makes it extra special is, you stress on “healthy”
Heading over to your recipe index to bookmark some of those awesome dishes..
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Hi Sanjeeta! I was pleased to discover your blog today, you’ve built up quite a big catalog of healthy vegetarian recipes. My husband and I love vegetarian cooking, Indian food and all things Indian. We were lucky to be able to visit India (including Rajasthan) a few years ago and were amazed by the incredible hospitality of our friends there. I know I’ll be back to your blog soon for a taste of India.
Hey Sanjeeta
I like this new updated “About me” page..
When ever I get bored/tired of cooking , I turn to ur site! Instantly am motivated to cook for my family again 🙂
Thanks a lot for litebite..
Please start a toddler section as my little one turns out to be a fussy eater !
Raji
Hey Sanjeeta, thank you for visiting my space, I have always loved the way you depict the passion in your cooking and focus on healthy eating :). I have been following you from a while now and feel lots to learn from you :).
Hi there! I thought I should mention it here that you don’t look like 40+ mom! 🙂 I just came across your blog, my..my..it just freaked me out,loved that food styling section the most. And your recipes are mouth watering, though am not too much into cooking I will surely try out your dishes coz it’s instigating me to do so..Thanks for such a lovely and healthy litebite. 🙂
Hi Sanjeeta,
Loved reading about you…and your healthy recipes 🙂
Glad to have found your site – am a baking novice myself! and I simply love the eggess recipes u have here. My parents and husband would love such dishes!am definitely trying some of them when I get some time
Glad to have stumbled upon your blog! Great recipes 🙂
Loved reading about you ,and your blog has very interesting and unique recipes .I am a baking fanatic and love trying new recipes and have been trying to start a Blog for the longest while.My obstacle is photography . Just cant click good pictures that will present my recipes.
looking foward to more delish LITE BITES !!!
Hi sangeetha..
Love the recipes.. Will try out few recipes n give u d feedback.. Just reading abt u made me think abt myself.. The passion I have abt food,creative art and photography is same as yours. I’m also a mother with hectic work at home. You have given me a hope of starting something of my passion. Thanks for that.
Hi Sanjeeta,
I loved the way u portrayed your ownself. Vl try ur eggless baking and vl let u know the comments, as i am just into my baking world and have just started my cooking blog. Thanks and feel great that i found your litebites. Wish u more and more success in ur endeavours.
Great work sanjeetha loved ur blog
Your recipe really inspired me to cook varieties of food and build up creative recipes..:)
Hi Sanjeeta
Wonderful and very interesting blog about food that is healthy,nutritional,traditional, experimental and exceptional.The styling is very unique and the pictures are awesome. Congratulations to you.
Manita Casshyap
Hi Sanjeeta,
I came here from Rekha’s Tasty Curry and you ladies are simply rocking. Your passion, professionalism and maturity that your bring in to your blog, recipes and photography is so inspiring. I’m a newbie blogger with a full time job and a 2yr old toddler and I too love everything abt Food, so one fine day I decided to blog as well. It’s been a thrillign experience so far and I’m so happy to know such talents like you.
Will keep in touch.
-Manju
Hi Sanjeeta,
It gives me immense pleasure to nominate you for the “Shine On” award.. Its needless for me to mention how much I enjoy your recipe’s, your food photography & the props… 🙂 Your success says all the stories.. & I’m truely inspired by you.. I have been following your blog from the time I set eyes on it.. & I had left you a comment…
Keep rocking the blogging world with your super awesome recipe’s.. 🙂
Cheers,
Anitha
Hi Sanjeeta
I came across your blog by accident. oh boy.. I’m so glad I did. I’m from Delhi and now settled in the US. Your Panch daal recipe from Rajasthan caught my attention. My father, who was born & raised in Rajasthan was visiting mee at that time. I followed your recipe and cooked the daal for him. He was ecstatic and loved it. Needless to say, I became a fan since. I love your simple recipes and easy food styling. I look forward to your recipes. Though I haven’t had much of a chance to cook a lot but your recipes are sure enticing.
I want to take this opportunity to wish you & your wonderful family.. A very Happy New Year!
Wishing you the best..
Happy cooking
Monika
@Monika, thanks for your feedback. Glad to know that you and your family liked the Panchmel Daal you tried from Lite Bite.
Happy New year and my best wishes to you!
Dear Sangeeta,
You have a amazing blog . Your blog posts ( writing as well as photography) are awesome and at a different level . You are truly an inspiration for beginners like me.
Regards,
Rajeshwari
Hi I chanced across your site as I was searching n searching for eggless baking with wheat flour, found a treasure in yours!
I have already tried three recipes from last week and those were a hit. Thank you so much for sharing such nutritious baking!
@Lakshmi, My pleasure. Glad that the eggless baking section is of help to you. Happy baking!
Good website dear
Great going Sanjeeta…
The blog is truly awesome.
You are an inspiration for all those ’40+ moms’ dreaming their dream would come true some day.
Good luck…
Hi Sanjeeta,
Very inspiring a personality you are. I read ur interview ‘road not taken’ as well, loved reading it. And putting it all together I can relate myself a lot to ur past and I wish i head on as u do. Thank you for being an inspiration.
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