A treat for Sunday Special Easter Meal INTIMATE BOWL OF HAPPINESS (Roasted red capsicum and herbed tomato soup) Ingredients 2 medium sized red capsicum 200 g red ripe tomatoes 4-5 garlic cloves 1 small chopped onion 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp butter 1 tsp maida 500 ml veg stock/ water […]Read More
Both men and women know that the appearance counts, socially and also in the work place. Looking one’s best imparts self confidence, very necessary in today’s competitive career world. In general, there is the feeling that “beauty bias” does exist in the career world; that people react more favourably towards a good looking person; that […]Read More
ANJEERWALI MITHAI Ingredients 200 g dried anjeer 200g chopped khajoor without seeds 150 g mix of kaju, badam and kishmish 2 tbsp poppy seeds 2 tbsp ghee 1/4 tsp green elaichi powder Method Soak the anjeer in a little water for 45 minutes. Roast the nuts lightly, allow to cool and finely chop […]Read More
Snacks and quick-fix bites have always been a welcome with most of us. We love to roll out these concepts for the reason they come handy when needed the most and are well-preferred choice of our near and dear ones. Variety, however, remains an essential key. Personal tastes and choices can be altered to suit […]Read More
Its first look is pleasing to the eyes and appealing to the senses! The impressive seasonal fruit most of us wish to have in many forms – strawberries! It has been one of my all-time favourites for a long time and trying out new delicacies with this delicate, vibrant and burst of mouthfeel expression has […]Read More
I believe woman empowerment means financial independence and self-reliance for women. Education, of course, is the most important aspect. Mahatma Gandhi had once said, “If you educate a man you educate an individual, but if you educate a woman, you educate an entire family.” Yes, in a developing country like ours, education of […]Read More
These days we often come across conversations on choosing the “right” milk, a step towards reducing the use of animal-based products. Lately, it has been observed that a large number of people are moving towards other easily available options that either offer the same or better amount of nutritional benefits to our body. While most […]Read More
Fruits and vegetables have been traditionally used for beauty care. Nutritionally speaking, of course, fruits and vegetables are imperative for good health. They contain valuable vitamins, minerals, enzymes and trace elements, which keep the body healthy and free from disease. They are not only beneficial for health, but also for beauty care. Fruits and vegetables […]Read More
Where nutrition is considered, edible nuts have high value, as they are rich in protein, the essential fats, vitamins and minerals. A handful of nuts can enrich your daily diet with many of the essential nutrients. Just make sure that they are unsalted and not additives in rich, creamy desserts, so that you can derive […]Read More
Cracked heels and callouses on palms Cracked heels are due to habitual lack of moisture. The skin on the heels is harder and thicker than other parts of the body. Loss of moisture causes keratinization, where living cells change to dead horny cells. If the lack of moisture proceeds unchecked, cracks develop. Sometimes, they can […]Read More