The frigid wind is resting After a tiring winter But I’m afraid to bloom Fearing the return of the snow. I yearn to bloom Because spring is near The pollens are poking now and then Assuring me that it is time to bloom. The spring air caresses my petals Pecking me to open to, The…

The cold chases meStalks like an obsessive loverCatching me off-guardWhile I try to relaxIn the holiday season It shrouds mewhen I’m least awareBites my bonesChilling my insides & outsidesMaking my skin crawlSending the shivers down my spineTill I weaponise myself with blanketsAnd a hot tea. Picture taken in 2018, please travel responsibly and safely.

The winter Gods have unleashed their snow demons,The demons play with ice and winds,Unaware of the bone-chilling amongst the fragile humans,And laughing at the monochrome around!

These pigeons and crows will always photobomb me, wherever I go.Have you ever faced photo bombing onslaught from pigeons? The caption is written on a lighter note. Picture taken in 2019, please travel responsibly and safely.

And what a life this ageless tree hasWaiting for the snow to freeze it’s exteriorAwaiting the blazing sun to nourish it’s swaying leavesWaiting for the trekkers for solitary picturesAnd ultimately waiting for death for decades. Picture taken in 2018, please travel responsibly and safely.

Turn around, but do not forget that evening ray of light waiting to illuminate you.

Unspoken calm beauty in sunsets. Spotted at the sun set point, Lal Tibba. Picture taken in 2018, please travel responsibly and safely.

When magnificent Madhya Pradesh brought a smile on our faces. Picture taken in 2019, please travel responsibly and safely.

Playing hide and seek with love.And with miracles. Picture taken in 2019, please travel safely and responsibly.

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To those who say food blogging is easy, please do take notice of those pearls of sweat on my face while posing with the breakfast after clicking the same plate at different angles. And yes, we do not have maggi/top ramens noodles everyday, it is a once a week ritual.

Only my rumbling belly knows how much I miss the not so usual South Indian delights. We have been cooking Idli, Dosa, Sambhar, Uttapam and coconut chutney since ages but the other South Indian dishes – not so much! When we got to know that Chattynadu, a Gurgaon based South Indian specialty restaurant is delivering…

There is a saying among the foodies of Delhi that howsoever fancy dishes you might have, the tummy gets the ultimate satisfaction from a Mc Donald’s burger only. Covid induces pandemic is indeed a troubling time and specially for those of us who are away from loved ones and yearn to hug them. Keeping the…

Finally perfecting the #pestosauce recipe! Presenting #farfalle in #pesto

When I feel bloated or over weight (being overweight is indeed a feeling), I tend to go on a detox. But since I have a huge appetite, fruits and raw/boiled vegetables aren’t fulfilling to me. Enter #pyaazkiroti – basically #pyaazparatha without ghee. A bowl of yogurt to aid digestion and bam! I have a healthy…

Unplugged Courtyard recently launched their Monsoon menu and things couldn’t get any better!! The restaurant is a perfect place to dine out and has an impressive ambience. Here are the dishes that I tried- Chennai Express Cutlet – This one is made with rice and has a south indian flavour to it. Crunchy to the…

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To those who say food blogging is easy, please do take notice of those pearls of sweat on my face while posing with the breakfast after clicking the same plate at different angles. And yes, we do not have maggi/top ramens noodles everyday, it is a once a week ritual.

Only my rumbling belly knows how much I miss the not so usual South Indian delights. We have been cooking Idli, Dosa, Sambhar, Uttapam and coconut chutney since ages but the other South Indian dishes – not so much! When we got to know that Chattynadu, a Gurgaon based South Indian specialty restaurant is delivering…

Finally perfecting the #pestosauce recipe! Presenting #farfalle in #pesto

Mushroom sauce spaghetti today – this is vegan and is a one pot dish. Recipe coming soon on the blog.

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The walls will turn more rusticThe designs will fade awayThe colours won’t last that longBut these memoriesOnly these memories shall remain! Major throwback to my travel escapade to City Palace, Jaipur.

The blossoms swayIn the spring windOr is it a breeze? For the spring has sprungCaressing the dancing leavesTeasing the twittering parrotsChasing the fireflies. The spring has sprungIlluminating the morningsWarming the daysAnd carrying the whiff of the jasminesInto the shimmering night!

The frigid wind is resting After a tiring winter But I’m afraid to bloom Fearing the return of the snow. I yearn to bloom Because spring is near The pollens are poking now and then Assuring me that it is time to bloom. The spring air caresses my petals Pecking me to open to, The…

The highways of India have their own stories to shareTheir own cuisinesTheir roads are endless swathes of talesTaking notice of every human that walks by themChanging themAs these humans change the highways. Picture taken in 2017 at a local eatery en-route to Coorg, please travel responsibly and safely.

Till 2018, I had associated winters with a runny nose, a dry coughing throat and air that was too cold to get out. But in December 2018, I visited Dhanaulti and could finally understand why many people are so fond of the crisp winter air. You see, I misunderstood the dreaded winter air with the…

The blacks shimmer their velvety eleganceIn the winters,While the whites and the creams wonder,Why the skies and snow mimic us,Unaware that they are imitating the winter monochrome!

The cold chases meStalks like an obsessive loverCatching me off-guardWhile I try to relaxIn the holiday season It shrouds mewhen I’m least awareBites my bonesChilling my insides & outsidesMaking my skin crawlSending the shivers down my spineTill I weaponise myself with blanketsAnd a hot tea. Picture taken in 2018, please travel responsibly and safely.

The winter Gods have unleashed their snow demons,The demons play with ice and winds,Unaware of the bone-chilling amongst the fragile humans,And laughing at the monochrome around!

Narmada river is accorded the same status in Madhya Pradesh as The Ganges is accorded in the northern states. “Maa Narmada” is the preferred goddess for the people here.This picture was taken at the Maheshwar Narmada ghat on the last day of Shraadh in 2019. I really wish the ghat was cleaner. Please travel responsibly…

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Jaswant Thada at Jodhpur offers serene gardens to sit and relax under the desert sun.

How in the presence of water, the inner happiness is transformed into a jolly existence.

There are a few places which will hold your attention as well as the enchanting Jaswant Thada.

That is a green bee-eater I spotted at Jim Corbett National Park.

Corbett Woods Resort at Rampur, offers such lovely corners to click and to get clicked.

The overflowing love is always difficult to capture because it has so many moods and shades. But here it is, in plain sight, on my face, in my smile.

The heart of Hindustan hides such wonders that it is difficult to let go of the moments and the memories there.  

The bamboo curtains of our childhood are a thing of past now. I feel they were better compared to the polyester curtains that we are using these days – synthetic fibre which are not able to shield us from the heat wave. Nostalgia hit us at Mehrangarh Fort where these bamboo curtains protect the fort…

And may the odds be ever in your favour! Caption credits: #thehungergames  

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Cichhetti in Italian means “small bites” and is a regular favourite in the streets of Venice. Going by the same notion, Cichhetti by Mr. Beans is into serving calorie counted dishes which fulfil you but just in the right way with no overwhelmed belly. That way you are able to savour more dishes with no…

Baked Jalapeno and Tobasco Chicken Wings: Never knew that the baked wings could be soft with the flesh coming off the bones so easily! But it seemed that the wings are dipped in tangy spices rather than getting imbibed in them. The texture is good, the flavour is average considering the presence of Tobasco sauce….

The food industry continues to develop at an exponential pace and this has resulted in a mushrooming of outlets which fail to deliver on quality. So when you visit a small café specialising in Italian cuisine which surprises you with their unusual menu and mouth watering dishes, you know that you will have a good…

With time and tasting, I have developed a taste for authentic Italian and it is always a pleasant surprise to find a restaurant serving good dishes with the ingredients sourced from Italy. Like Italy, situated in the hustle bustle of the M block market, GK-1 is one of the those places which offer peace along…

Authentic cuisine seems to be the rage these days and when coupled with “organic” and “healthy”, the foodies are bound to get something different yet exciting. Located in the bustling Select Citywalk, this little restaurant is bound to keep you hooked to their amazing menu. All their ingredients are freshly imported and organically produced. No…

Food innovation is the current trend in the food industry and restaurants experimenting with fusion food are sure to attract customers time and again. Because combination dishes invite a loyal fan following and I am one of those people who love to explore new cuisines, even the blend of two or more. The Chatter House…

This new property in Delhi is actually a junction of multiple cuisine trains. Spread across a huge area with different sections, this one boasts of a distinct sushi and dimsums bar, The Big Baker with a lovely assortment of desserts, a pizzeria, an outdoor seating area under the shade of trees (full marks for that)…

An Italian setting with relaxed wooden interiors, peaceful surroundings, slow French music in the background and a lovely authentic Italian menu is what this place stands for. They have a range of lip smacking subtle dishes and delicate imported wines. Chicken cob salad: Medium thick slices of soft grilled chicken served with chewy bacon, boiled…

I thought Jaime’s Italiano was the go to place when it came to authentic European cuisine. But after a rushed visit to Pizza Express, I found another heaven for subtle European cuisine. The décor is elegant and classy with polished marble interiors and spacious ambience. The colossal open kitchen and bar are as immaculate as…

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