Cupcakes are usually defined as a miniature version of a cake baked in a cup-shaped mould and happens to be a delicacy for most of us for its pleasant appearance and presentation. Cupcakes gained popularity close to 1900s in the United States. Since then their varied creations have been increasing tremendously. In Britain, cupcakes are […]Read More
Sandalwood has been in use since the ancient Vedic times. Initially, it was part of religious offerings and was mainly used as incense. Through the ages, the medicinal properties of this versatile ingredient have been established. The ancient women of India valued it as a cosmetic aid and for its fragrance. The inner wood of […]Read More
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The concept of sandwich dates back when British statesman named John Montagu, also known as the 4th Earl of Sandwich, who had a passion for gambling, once requested his server at a casino to assist him in assembling and putting together parts of the contents of his platter in between two slices of bread. He […]Read More
As far as the beauty of our eyes is concerned, prevention is always better than cure. So do pay attention to your lifestyle as this has a direct effect on the eyes. Modern occupations and activities take a heavy toll on our eyes and their beauty. Spending long hours looking at computer and television screens, […]Read More
The need for one dish meals is constantly on the rise these days, especially for suppers and light meals where we prefer to toss up a few things into one dish and get it to the dinner table and feast ourselves to something different. Gone are the days where a typical full meal of courses […]Read More
Coping with the skin is a daily affair, needing an awareness of its needs and a little knowledge about the kind of treatment it deserves. The skin has wonderful protective responses. In the deeper layers of the epidermis are cells that produce melanin, the pigment that gives the skin its colour. Melanin actually protects the […]Read More
Coconuts have said to be known as the fruit of the tree of palm family, while having originated somewhere in Indo-Malaya region. They, however, remain an important crop of the tropical countries. The term coconut can refer to the whole coconut palm, the seed or the fruit which botanically is a drupe and not a […]Read More
Spinach, as we all know, is one of the most beneficial green leafy vegetables around us. It is iron packed besides being nutritionally essential part of our diets and cuisines. The importance of having spinach is old and highlighted from the time we saw it as the favourite of Popeye The Sailor Man to many […]Read More
The sun’s damaging effects on the skin are well known, but what about the hair? Indeed, the hair is also affected by the seasonal changes and the summer sun. Moisture depletion is the immediate result of sun-exposure. It dries out the hair. The sun’s rays also cause damage to the cuticle, the outermost protective layer […]Read More