
When it comes to grocery shopping, especially health food…I trust my instincts and am never disappointed! So, this time…I surprised myself by getting this barley pearls. I always had a special likings for those old-world grains! Oh yeah, I purely bagged it out of impulse! Hmmmmm, you see…probably, I score in negatives for my creativity, […]
read moreDorm Room Meal Ideas
- 08
- November
- 2013

I hardly ever get tired to talk about my hostel life! I have always been away from my folks, since childhood! Looks like I lived my best years there. So, always got plenty to rant on this topic. When you think of a dorm-room living, the first thing comes popping in the mind is…yep, the […]
read moreMysore Masala Pori – Snack on-the-go
- 06
- November
- 2013

other Names Masala Murmura. Masala Churmuri. Chaat Churmuri. Mysore Masala Pori. People who are constantly on the move could relate to what I mean. There is always something to do, at somewhere!! But, being a total travel freak doesn’t mean that you will have to ruin your health. Yes, you heard me right. No pit-stopping […]
read moreMalai Jamun – Odisha Special
- 05
- November
- 2013

What could be more fun, than dipping the left-over Kala Jamuns in sugary milk syrup. Well, you see…this sweet recipe is itself a sweet accident. When I had ruined the entire jamun preparation…hmmm, now am not sure, what went whacky on the other day! Anyway…the jamuns were like freaking nuts. And, since…I have toiled so […]
read moreMixed Berry Cocktail – Wowerful Punch
- 30
- October
- 2013

If I ever get a chance to rule this planet. I will make drinking ‘fruit cocktail’ mandatory. Yeah, seriously…I mean it! I strongly believe that, having fresh juice will make the day merrier. Prepare them yourself…its an eternal heaven, wanna bet? So, whenever my mood plummets, I obsess over some power drinks…until I gave in […]
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If you like lemonade, probably you will pitch in for this too! Little weird coinage ‘Orangeade‘ otherwise, its absolutely fine to indulge. Nothing much to rant about the recipe…but I would love to certainly recall, the fond memories of olden days ‘GoldSpot advertisement’: The Zing Thing…Gold Spot. As a little kid, it was my favorite […]
read moreFood and Spice Pairing – The Ultimate Guide
- 23
- September
- 2013

Free-Style Cooking? Knowing the right food pairing technique is the way to go. Well, I understand that, you have already stocked your pantry with almost every ingredient that is available on earth! But, did you ever had any chance cook with them, before? Oh yeah, seasoning is endless and everyone are unique and our requirements […]
read moreCommon Seasoning Combinations To Indian Cooking
- 22
- September
- 2013

For an authentic Indian touch, you can’t go wrong with seasoning spices. India is a home for many aromatic spices. And, its a country with more diverse cuisines, as many as 36 distinct cuisines. However, what binds this vast culinary diversity is quite simple…the insignificant quantity of the spices used in our everyday cooking. Every […]
read moreFoodie’s Encyclopedia – Indian English Explained
- 14
- September
- 2013

Travelers visit India are often surprised by the local jargon used by Indians. However, they rarely have difficulty talking to the natives. As most of them speak decent English. That includes the workers and laborers. This broken English slang patronized by taxi drivers, paper boys, waiters…is popularly termed as ‘Butler English’. Many do manage with […]
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I rarely drink soda. In my opinion, soda is for higher purpose…to wash down the unhealthy junk food! But, there are times that I would appreciate carbonated water. Especially, when heart burn hits very badly. Or if am in good mood for a little twist like the one above. When you squeeze a piece of […]
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