About me

WHO AM I…

Hello! I am Arthy Shama, currently residing in Hyderabad. I am an enthusiastic and caring person blessed with a wonderful family. My husband, Mr. Shama, is a kind and supportive person who constantly encourages me to follow my passion. My daughter, Varsha, is truly my dream come true and the greatest joy of my life.

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I AM A FOODIE…

Yes, I have always been a foodie at heart. Adding to that, my mother was an excellent cook, which naturally nurtured my love for food. From street-side delicacies to fine dining at five-star restaurants, my taste buds have always been eager to explore new flavors and cuisines.

This love for food gradually inspired me to step into the kitchen more seriously. I started experimenting with recipes and learning the basics of cooking through online resources, which slowly turned my passion into a creative journey.

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WHY I BLOG…

When I first moved to a new city (I was born and brought up in Chennai), I started blogging simply as a hobby. With no friends or neighbors around at the time, blogging opened the door to a vibrant and inspiring online world. It connected me with wonderful people who shared the same love for food and creativity.

Over time, I realized the immense value of this blogging community. The encouragement, knowledge sharing, and support from fellow bloggers inspired me to take blogging more seriously. And today, I am proud to present my little space on the internet — COOKWITHARTHYSHAMA.

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WHAT YOU WILL FIND ON MY BLOG…

Every recipe shared on my blog is home-tested and prepared with love. I present each recipe with step-by-step pictures to make it easy for anyone to recreate in their kitchen.

A lot of effort goes into creating each post, so I kindly request you to seek permission before reproducing any content from this blog. Your valuable feedback, suggestions, and encouragement always mean a lot to me and motivate me to do even better.

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MY CHALLENGES…

Life is all about balance, isn’t it? Being a homemaker, a mother, and a wife means managing many responsibilities at once. In the beginning, blogging seemed like it might disturb that balance.

Time management became the biggest challenge while juggling family responsibilities and blogging. Additionally, coming from a biology background, the technical aspects of blogging were quite unfamiliar to me.

But every challenge is also an opportunity to learn and grow.

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HOW I OVERCAME THEM…

Hard work and determination helped me overcome my initial obstacles. With a busy schedule, I dedicated either early mornings or late nights to blogging and gradually kept learning along the way.

My husband Shama has been incredibly supportive throughout this journey. He often sacrificed his own free time to take care of our daughter so that I could focus on my blog peacefully.

For the technical side of blogging, I owe a big thanks to search engines that made learning easier. A special mention goes to my dear blog-mate Swathi Iyer, who was always ready to help whenever I faced technical difficulties. Thank you, Swathi!

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MY DREAM…

My dream is to one day open a restaurant specially designed for kids — a place where every child would love to visit and enjoy delicious food.

I also aspire to learn professional cake baking so that I can grow as a baker and turn this passion into a successful venture.

Friends… wish me luck on this journey!

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