Holi is the festival of colours in India celebrating the victory of good over evil. During this festival families burn the ‘holy’ fire symbolising the end of evil. The next day is celebrated playing with colours and water guns. It’s a fun festival and like the ‘La Tomatina’ festival in Spain, it’s just about having fun. Holi for … Read More about Five sweets to savour during Holi!
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The Addams House : Your Friendly Neighbourhood Spookiness
The Addams Family, as you might have guessed is inspired from the famous TV show! Although this show lasted only two years — 1964 through 1966 — it has endured as a pop culture phenomenon, spawning movies, cartoons, revivals, and comics continues for decades thereafter!! I loved the vibe and the energy of ‘The Addams … Read More about The Addams House : Your Friendly Neighbourhood Spookiness
Around The World In 7 Plates – Food Adventures
2015 was the year of adventure, exploration and every experience had me trying different cuisines from all over the world and in India also. Let’s look back at some of my favourite discoveries and the ones that I will totally recommend. Legend Of Japan in London The land of the Queen, Big Ben and Buckingham … Read More about Around The World In 7 Plates – Food Adventures
Revival of ‘The Saree’ !!
They say ‘saree’ is the oldest surviving unstitched garment and dates back to as early as the Indus Valley Civilisation. A few weeks back, I was fortunate to attend an event where a small idea took a unanimous form, rather started a movement of reviving the fading trend, elegant and graceful….’Saree’! My mother-in-law has different cupboards … Read More about Revival of ‘The Saree’ !!
California Pizza Kitchen – As Reviewed By The Kiddos
On 14th November, lieu of Children’s Day, I promised my daughter Anaavi(8yrs) that we would spend the day as her little heart desired!! She suggested we have some pizza with her friends and make a day of it!! Keeping my word we picked up her two friends brother-sister duo, Devansh (9yrs) and Yashna(8yrs) and headed … Read More about California Pizza Kitchen – As Reviewed By The Kiddos
Your Slice Of America This Thanksgiving!
Savoring a good meal in good company. Taking time out of our sometimes-too-busy lives to practice gratitude. These are the traditions that make, Thanksgiving, a really festive time and brings families together. This is one beautiful festival that I would proudly embrace a culture beyond mine. Godrej Nature’s basket was conducting ‘American Food Festival’ on … Read More about Your Slice Of America This Thanksgiving!
Kitchen Of The Nawabs – A Historic Culinary Experience
The history of Awadh is painted with the glory of the nawabs that ruled it. Their clothes, their habits , their jewellery, architecture but most importantly their being connoisseur of food is what was that spread their fame to different parts of the world.Dum pukht or slow oven cooking methods in which meat and vegetables … Read More about Kitchen Of The Nawabs – A Historic Culinary Experience
Sabudana Khichchdi Made Easy !!
Learning to cook after marriage was very slow yet rewarding experience!! I didn’t even know to boil water per say when I got married!! Watching my Mom-in-law and trying it one step at a time had brought me to mastering the most difficult of them all ‘The Sabudana Kichchadi’ !! It’s my favourite!! Keeping Nine … Read More about Sabudana Khichchdi Made Easy !!
When Yama Went Soft And Created Bhai Dooz
‘Bhai Dooz’ is a festival that makes a bond of a Brother and a Sister grow stronger!! I have a real sister and many cousin brothers, hence coordination of venues and timing is imperative this day!! The outfits, the gifts, sweets and scrumptious lunches followed by the endless family sagas and gossips are the order … Read More about When Yama Went Soft And Created Bhai Dooz
No Bake Yummy Choco Bites !!
Choco Bites !! In the hustle and bustle of today’s world giving nutritious food to your kids, where the required minerals and vitamins are present for their growing body needs is far from reality!! Well, it was time I really was going to put my mind to it and camouflage a healthy nutrient filled food, … Read More about No Bake Yummy Choco Bites !!