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by Monika

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Old Kent Estate – Gem among Resorts in Coorg

Planning a trip to Coorg and wondering where to stay? Your search ends at Old Kent Estate. I promise it stands apart among most resorts in Coorg when it comes to beauty, taste, comfort and responsible luxury. The past few months have been very very stressful with my dad passing away and work becoming crazy. I had been craving for a break from the routine. From my house and everything else for a while and that is when we decided to take a holiday at Old Kent Estate, a gorgeous bungalow from the … [Read more...]

Beirgarten – Newest brewery in Whitefield

Beirgarten is the Newest brewery in Whitefield. Fresh and lively decor, good beer and great food. Just what the area needed. Whitefield's cool new hangout! We checked out Beirgarten, the newest brewery close to home a while ago. On a pleasant Sunday afternoon, characteristic Bangalore winter Sun and wind combination along with good Beer and food. It was an afternoon well spent. It was as if we have found what whitefield was missing - a cool new hangout ! Beirgarten has four beers on tap … [Read more...]

Strawberry, Lettuce & Feta Cheese Salad

This Strawberry Lettuce Feta Cheese Salad is perfect for Valentines or anytime you want to have a romantic sit down meal. Love is in the air and there is no other food that feels more perfect that strawberry to celebrate love. Think of that scene from Pretty Woman (which BTW is my top most romantic movie ever). Champagne and Strawberries is what makes the meeting and the setting perfect. Like I mentioned last, they even look like hearts. What’s not to love? For me, if I am cooking … [Read more...]

What’s New @ Raj Pavilion, ITC Windsor

ITC Windsor was probably one of the first 5-star hotels I bought a meal by myself in Bangalore. 15 years ago, with an almost fresher level salary and new in Bangalore. It was a delightful meal (so what if it was the lunch buffet) and Raj Pavilion will always hold a special place in my heart for that. And like my friends Swaps said Raj Pavilion at ITC Windsor acts like a giant lightbox making everything look better and the pictures gorgeous. A little more than a month and a half ago I was … [Read more...]

Carrot, Ginger & Candied Citrus Peel Muffins

This Carrot, Ginger & Candied Citrus Peel Muffins have the goodness of carrots and ginger and the deliciousness of citrus peel to make it a much loved muffin in the house and for XMas! Carrot, Ginger and Candied Citrus Peel Muffins are really easy to make and if you make the candied citrus peel in advance, these can be put together so quickly!     So you’ve been planning Christmas baking for a while now, in your head. You know you’re going to make your Christmas cake … [Read more...]

A Staycation at Double Tree Suites by Hilton, Bangalore

What we love to do best for occasions like anniversaries and birthdays is typically travel. Make a short or a long trip depending on the time we have had on hand. Be it a short road trip or a longish trip but a holiday is what we think first when we think celebrations. Yes we are weird like that. This Staycation at Double Tree Suites By Hilton was amazing to say the least! Like you all know, we love travelling. Travel has always been a way of celebrating milestones - but this time during our … [Read more...]

Le Cirque Signature, Leela Palace Bangalore

A review of the Le Cirque Signature restaurant in Leela Palace, Bangalore. Le Cirque is an iconic restaurant that originated in New York. I have fond memories of reading about meals in Le Cirque in various books and magazines.. It was a pleasure being invited to a meal in their Bangalore branch which is located inside Leela Palace on Old Airport road. It was a great evening full of interesting conversations with my fellow diners who mentioned some of the edible stuff which probably shouldn't … [Read more...]

Mamsaam Chops | Lamb Chops in Black Pepper Gravy

Andhra style Mamsaam Chops or Lamb Chops in Black Pepper Gravy - perfect for an evening drink with friends or with steaming hot rice, dal and a dollop of ghee. The black pepper in the gravy gives the curry a fantastic flavour and depth that is bound to knock your socks off! Mamsaam Chops - or delectable Lamb Chops in spicy black pepper gravy - the way the lamb is infused with the earthy masalas and the hit of black pepper- you have to eat it once to believe me. I first made this from the book … [Read more...]

Chef Gary Mehigan’s Seven Culinary Wonders

 A delightful experience with Chef Gary Mehigan's seven culinary wonders at Ritz, Bangalore! I am a huge Masterchef Australia fan is not a secret to anyone. And recently when I got an invitation to attend a dinner conceptualized, curated and executed by Chef Gary Mehigan of MCA and his team, I obliviously said yes and battled weekday traffic to Ritz. The dinner had all promises to be worth it.   The event was a part of CEO Series brought to you by American Express in partnership … [Read more...]