Turmeric or Curcuma longa is a medicinal plant and I had the opportunity to learn about its medicinal properties during my M. Sc. (Botany) days. We had a subject by the name of ‘Medicinal Plants’ and were introduced to a wide variety of plants which were of great medicinal…
Thandai is a North Indian festive drink, especially popular around Holi and Maha Shivratri. This milk based beverage is made of exotic ingredients like almonds, pistachios and poppy seeds. Its flavor is further enhanced by the aromatic spices namely green cardamom and saffron. It is served as a refreshment when…
Check this article to make sure you are picking the best veggies at the grocery store.After reading this , just realized I was missing a couple of them ! http://www.prevention.com/10-ways-get-best-food-grocery-store
Plant Proteins Vs Animal ProteinsCame across this article on animal proteins and their role in longevity. Check it out yourself.And pick your sources of proteins wisely !http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/too-much-protein-could-lead-to-early-death-study-says/2014/03/04/0af0603e-a3b5-11e3-8466-d34c451760b9_story.html
My first experience of enjoying scones was at Wisdom Tea House. We tried Chocolate chip scones and Raspberry scones. It was love at first bite – not very sweet, melt-in your mouth and crumbly. They were served with lemon curd . Scones are generally not very sweet and hence they…
Love In A Tea Cup !! When you see over priced flowers and chocolates in the supermarket, and when almost everything displayed is either red or heart shaped, you know Valentine’s day is around the corner. Whether you are a single, dating or married, you know how you are going…
My son turned five in July this year. He has been waiting for his special day since the beginning of this year. Looking at his excitement, I wanted to organize a memorable birthday party for him and his friends. After much thought and research , I knew an ice cream…
A spicy and crispy pastry, kachori is popular in many parts of India. It is essentially an appetizer which can be savored any time of the day. When paired with masala chai , it takes your tea experience to a different level. This appetizer also happens to be a festive…