Beer Club Siliguri: The #AddaJoint you had been waiting for! #RestaurantReview #Siliguri

Siliguri has transformed itself in the recent times. From the days where there would be no options to taking your friends out for a good lunch to the time where you have choose what kind of food you want to dine in – this small town of mine has come a long way!

Perfectly brewed coffee with delicious pizza @ THE COFFEE SHOP SILIGURI #RestaurantReview

Coffee, food and conversations – that is how I would define THE COFFEE SHOP!

Siliguri didn’t have much of cafes to sit and sip quality coffee while indulging into Italian food in an ambience that promises peace and calm. The Coffee Shop has made its entry as a perfect café to sit and have coffee in peace!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie SUGAR FREE #SmoothieBowls #Recipe

Smoothies have been in the menu of major restaurants since a long time now. But it is only since the last couple of years that it has been known as being super-food. Rich in nutrients, healthy nutritional structure and made of fresh ingredients – smoothie bowls and bottles have gone popular than ever before.

SHYAM: The artsy illustration of the most beautiful tale from India! By Devdutt Pattanaik #BookReview

SHYAM by Devdutt Pattanaik

Publisher: Penguin Random House

ISBN: 978-0-670-08446-3

Genre: Mythology

Pages: 274

Rating: 4/5

A beautiful Illustrative story of the most loved and adored god in India 

I am not a mythology fan, but I have read Devdutt Pattanaik’s work before and he is excellent at narrating the tales in his own pretty fashion. Having being grown in India in a family that worships Krishna, the story of the god and his tales has been quite familiar. But when you get an illustration copy of this favourite writer to re-read the tale in a new way with a lot of facts stored in little boxes here and there – you sign up for it! That’s what I did!

Bihar Diaries by Amit Lodha: The gripping tale of how Bihar's most dangerous criminal was caught! #BookReview

Bihar Diaries by Amit Lodha

Publisher: Penguin Random House

ISBN: 978-0-143-44435-0

Genre: Non-Fiction

Pages: 280

Rating: 2/5

A light read with intriguing writing style and funny random moments. The focus is on the police department with political influences and average characters carrying about the story!

Handed over to me as a part of new launch, the title of the book seemed interesting “The True Story of how Bihar’s most dangerous criminal was caught’ and the fact that it is going to be turned into a movie directed by Neeraj Pandey intrigued me.

Job Be Damned by Rishi Piparaiya - A satirical take on corporate life! #BookReview

Job be Damned by Rishi Piparaiya

Publisher: Harper Collins India

ISBN: 978-93-5277-767-9

Genre: Business & Management

Pages: 252

Rating: 4/5

If corporate life looks like a fairyland with stable earnings and shiny bubbles moving in the air – Rishi Piparaiya has cleverly burst those bubbles and brought people to reality!

Taking a rather satirical take on the corporate life that takes the honest road to dealing with the crunching office politics, confusing situations and dealing with people of different motives - Job Be Damned is a light read with interesting use of words!

Roohafza Falooda for the summer days! #Roohafzaseries #recipe #summer

One of the popular Indian Desserts found in the streets style eating is the Falooda! Made from the traditional mix of milk, ice-creams and falooda and topped with lots of rich dry fruits and flavourings – savouring falooda is like eating up a cherishing dream. 

Shahi Tukda a.k.a. Double Ka Meetha for the perfect sweetness this Eid! #Eid2018 #EidMubarak #ChaandRaat

Ramzan is the time where you leave off all the routine life and pleasures to dedicate yourself to Allah. The month long fast isn’t just about leaving certain form of food but also includes following rules that purify your thoughts, bring discipline and make you a better person. This one is indeed one of the toughest fasting I have known.

Mango Chia Pudding with Roohafza & seasonal fruits - #Roohafzaseries #Recipe

The modern day super foods have taken a lot of momentum these days. The new introductions have not just the right trick for a healthy diet but also provide for the necessary nutrients. Hence it is only wise to try them and if suited include them in your diet.

RoohAfza Pomegranate Lassi - A twist to the classic Lassi #Roohafzaseries #Recipe

Indian Lassi is the one of the popular drinks in the Indian Subcontinent known for its hydrating properties and good bacteria. The blend starts from classic mixes i.e. Mithi Lassi & Namkeen Lassi and goes on to make a variety of tastes that appeals the tongue.

Sugar-free Mango Kulfi - Healthy Indian style ice-cream to beat the heat! #Recipe

Scorching heat, skin burning sunlight and a season of mangoes to relish - Can I want mango ice-creams more anytime than now?

Summer season is one of the most cherished ones when it comes to fruits available in the market. The season which brings mangoes, java plums, water apples, lychees and so many delightful fruits at our doorstep! And with the rising temperatures there is always that desire to munch on some heavenly ice-creams to beat the heat.

Chickpea-Cabbage Salad for the bright summer days! #RECIPE #SUMMER

Gourmet salads have an exquisite taste while keeping your nutrition in check! Therefore mixing up just a few ingredients wisely brings about a treat!

And because its summers – the cool vegetables offer a good way to hydrate your body, keep you cooler and provide for the source of fiber in your body. With the help of a little dressing mixed up with the simplest of spices & oil – here is a Chickpea-cabbage salad that has a mild sweetness & spicy structure with a crunch!

WORLD MILK DAY 2018 - 1st June celebrates the power of milk! #MyStory

Flaunting a milk moustache has a day of celebration – Happy World Milk Day!

It’s 1^st June 2018 and the world is celebrating the natural source of calcium and protein – Milk!

From the times we have grown – milk is the first source of nutrition that makes us live life. Milk provides for the essential nutrients in our body, keeps us healthy and makes us stronger. It was only fair that we give back to this natural source of life by dedicating a day for its celebration.

Mushroom Spinach Toasts for a healthy breakfast! #Recipe

It’s not very long that I have started loving mushrooms for its oozing flavours. About of couple of years back I tried on a mushroom sandwich and completely loved the flavours. At first it was just about that particular sandwich being repeated again and again as a snack – but slowly the mushrooms in it were given a try in several other dishes and that is where the love started growing.

The Bengal Raw Mango Spice Salad! #SummerRecipes #MangoSalad

The Bengal Raw Mango Spice Salad ~ Like the name suggests this salad has a lot of flavours that I associate with living in Bengal. Being born and brought up in Bengal, the Bengali form of cooking and its authentic flavours always play as an inspiration in your mind. The raw form of cooking that is most evident in the food here is very different and flavourful.

Seviyan Kheer ~ The Vermicelli pudding for Ramzan! #EID2018 #Recipe

The holy month of Ramzan is the purest of fastings that I have known. I guess the beauty of this month lies in the constant dedication, following of the rules and the belief that you are becoming a better self of yourself! As much as I love the traditions of people keeping the fastings, the food that is made as part of Iftari excites me the most!

EGGLESS Dark Chocolate Mousse for the chocolate lovers!

Let me tell you something about chocolates! It’s the most difficult thing to work with and yet so easy on the tongue!

Chocolate is that one thing which makes everything taste like heaven for me & yet learning to play with chocolates took me time because of the way it works. And so it has always been an adrenaline rush to create something good with chocolates.

The No-Bake EGGLESS Mango Cheesecake !! Because its mango season!

I have been long thinking of making a cheesecake. The delicious layers and the cheesy creaminess wins over me each time I take a bite. But somehow always something else comes up because my family doesn’t love the cheese and cream mix at all.

#ROOHAFZA Rose Pistachio Kulfi | Homemade Indian KULFI #Roohafzaseries

Indian desserts have a special place in heart! They aren’t just filled with natural flavours but also stories from our childhood which give it a special love. Most of the Indian Desserts that I have learnt have been passed on to me by my mother who has pampered me in my childhood a lot with her cooking! 

Pyaar Mohabbat Sharbat with Roohafza | The Old Delhi drink getting popular for its uniqueness! #ROOHAFZASERIES

I remember the day quite well when I first put my hands on the ‘Pyaar Mohabbat Sharbet ‘in Purani Dilli. While strolling through the roads of the Old Delhi and hunting some delicious street food I happened to plan to go near Jama Masjid with one of my friends! Right opposite Jama Masjid was this small stall with a man putting up a large bowl of milk sharbat that intrigued me. I walked up to him and asked what it is – the reply came ‘Pyar Mohabbat Sharbat’.

#Roohafza Rosy Ice-cream - #Roohafzaseries - An ice-cream with a hint of rose!

Going back to memories, my summer holidays were always about visiting the Nani-house and getting treated royally! Summer holidays were awaited for getting that one month of time where there would be a lot of eating, visiting new places and getting back to school with a lot of stories.

Roohafza Sherbet - Indian Summer gets a refreshing feel! #Roohafza

Remember the old TV summer ads? How people rejoiced on picking up a glass of Roohafza and danced around in coolness – that is exactly the feeling I associate with Roohafza till today – I am a 90s kid!

Happy World Book Day!! Read! We read to know we're not alone!

Happy World Book Day!

Isn't reading an enriching experience? Like you travel to some other world, in some other time, into someone else's mind and see a life progressing while just sitting and enjoying everything that happens! 

A day in the life by Anjum Hasan! Short Stories that take you places #BookReview

A Day in the Life By Anjum Hasan
Publisher: Penguin Random House
ISBN: 978-0-670-09040-2
Genre: Fiction
Pages: 230
Rating: 3.5/5

How about a book that takes you through a day in the life of 14 different characters and their stories?

I have always loved short stories and actually enjoy reading them because it takes a very short time to read a story while being amazed at how the writer puts in so much in just a few pages. Besides, its easier to finish a short stories book than a one story book!

The DIALogue - Delhi Airport Magazine! You must read this one! #MyPlateReview

Reading while on the go feels like a habit for almost 60% of the travelers. Where some people like to carry their reads in the form of paper books, Kindle, magazines and more there are others who seek Airports as the place to pick on some great reads. So be it newspapers, grabbing a book from the bookstore or just surfing through internet – waiting for the boarding to take place or the train to arrive is always filled with little tales that keeps them passing their time.

The Yoga House - A perfect retreat house! #RestaurantReview

A lot of Yoga, a little healthy eating and a pleasant vibe – The Yoga House is the perfect place for the health conscious people!

Walking through the streets of Bandra I came across this pretty green house that is home to healthy living!. The Yoga House is a place that celebrates Yoga and also has an amazing vibe which fills your heart with natural living!

A Girl Like That by Tanaz Bhathena! Unflinching story of a fearless girl! | My Plate Review

A GIRL LIKE THAT by TANAZ BHATHENA

Publisher: Penguin Random House

ISBN: 978-0-143-44301-8         

Genre: Fiction

Pages: 378

Rating: 4/5

Difficult and amazing – These are the two words I would choose for A Girl Like That by Tanaz Bhathena!

I sat down to read this pretty debut novel with an amazing cover to lookout for a badass girl character which was described as a troublemaker ~ outspoken student. The girl by all means proves to be labeled and called as being a misfit in the society. Come to read of the first scene itself and you shall be intrigued. Tanaz Bhathena – You have beautifully opened the book with a scene where the two main characters of the book are dead and describing all about it!

India's first Noodle Bar - Wai Wai City Noodle Bar #RestaurantReview

Comfort food is the best kind of food!

Be it watching a new movie on Netflix or binge-watching the new addictive web series if there is something we like to munch on while being entertained then it is comfort food. Now for this the range goes from a simple packet of maggi, top ramen, wai wai or even popcorns, nachos and more. But how about finding a perfect place where you can try your favourite noodles in new styles to binge on. And how about getting them box-packed and delivered to enjoy your evening? Well Wai Wai City is here to treat our taste buds with exactly what we wanted – our favourite noodles gourmet style!

B.Y.O.B culture in India with JALSA Indian & Ladakhi Kitchen (Gurgaon) #RestaurantReview

Dining experiences with friends are always the best! Its an added bonus when your friends take you to places you have never been before.

With a number of calls exchanging our whereabouts and the plans to meet, I and my friend finally decided to meet at the Huda City Center and choose a place to eat something nice, gulp down a few drinks and have a great time. Therefore when I told him I wanted to go to a random drink place – It was the newly opened JALSA Indian & Ladakhi Kitchen he introduced me too!

Happy Holi!! Festival of Colours, Thandai, Gujiya and a lot of happiness for you!

Hello says March and we start waiting for the festival of colours!

Holi in India is a time of celebrating not just the historical facts and holy beliefs but a time where people forget all there sorrows and choose colours to paint their life. Lost friends unite, disputes get solved, smiles are spread and amidst all of it is the celebration of food that fills up not just tummy but soul.

The Perfect Sandwich experience at SanDoitchi, Powai (MUMBAI) #RestaurantReview

Sandwiches are love! I repeat this mantra again and again!

Given the times that I indulge into eating subs, sandwiches, or even simple club sandwiches in my daily routine I am difficult to impress when it comes for any food joint to play their sandwich-card! Therefore when I was invited at Sandoitchi for the tasting session – I was sure I am going to be critically examining the taste of doitchi they have to offer!

Pinto has an Idea by Rajeev Saxena : An Extraordinary Read! #BookReview #FlipkartBooks

Pinto Has an Idea by Rajeev Saxena

Publisher: Bloomsbury India

ISBN: 978-9-386- 82693-0

Genre: Fiction

Pages: 272

Rating: 4/5

Smart writing, intriguing ideas and a thought that contains the desires of all the sane thinking people today. Strong character build up with a metaphorical thought running that keeps the pages interestingly vivid.

2018 has 16 Long Weekends - Is it time for 16 short travels? #TravelGoals

Holidays continue to be the most celebrated days in a year. As soon as the new calendar arrives we either look for our birthdays or highlight the long weekends which mean a rescue for us from the daily routine.

Long weekends are an amazing way of planning short holidays and taking a break from the regular busy schedule. They allow time to not just travel but also include a fun trip with friends to the places we want to visit. So be it a small town near your city or even a holiday retreat like Goa, Long Weekend promises to help you put up with your travel goals!

The Not-So-Regular Calendar 2018 ~ Celebrate more of days!

Every year we look forward to new days and new time to cherish life. Each comes as new and there is a gateway to celebrate something that surrounds us. Apart from the birthdays, anniversaries and national holidays there are days which make our daily life a little pumped up.

#BookReview The Nine Chambered Heart by Janice Pariat ~ Puzzle pieces of a girl's life from the men she dated! #Booktube

The Nine Chambered Heart by Janice Pariat

Publisher: HarperCollins India Publishers

ISBN: 978-93-5277-379-4

Genre: Fiction

Pages: 204 pages

Rating: 3.5/5

Unveiling of a character in bits and pieces from the eyes of the men she came across.

As the name suggests, the book itself is an account of how we live in pieces in the heart of several people. How the thoughts and notions that people think of us actually becomes our personality for them.