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Sin-A-Mon Express, Special 2017 Edition

It may sound cliche but the first thought that runs in my mind when I think about 2016 is "OMG, It got over so fast". Even my newly minted 9 year old boy was overheard saying "Oh this time 31st December has come so fast". Yes we do call him the gyaan giver of the house at times. As the year goes, 2016 which was such a mixed bag (and I am starting to feel that is how all years going forward might be now). Couple of major personal milestones like turning 40 which made re-evaluate and think … [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...]

Teamonk Global : Handpicked Speciality Teas

Teamonk Global's handpicked speciality teas - A review of Teamonk's amazing tea varieties! I am an ardent tea lover and when I was invited by Teamonk Global for a tea tasting sessions, I had to say yes. “There are those who love to get dirty and fix things. They drink coffee at dawn, beer after work. And those who stay clean, just appreciate things. At breakfast they have milk and juice at night. There are those who do both, they drink tea.” ― Gary Snyder As far as, I am … [Read more...]

Go Cheese Tasting With Chef Ranveer Brar

An interesting evening of cheese tasting with Go Cheese Tasting with Chef Ranveer Brar! This Monday morning the Go Cheese tasting event with Chef Ranveer Brar in association with Femina, seemed like a welcome break from my mad month of work. I have been having a mad month. it feels like the last month of the year which is supposed to be full with happiness and cheer, which is meant for celebrations and partying seems like a month which has engulfed me with work, work from all … [Read more...]

12 Awesome Brownies for National Brownie Day

12 Awesome Brownies Recipe for National Brownie Day! Yes yes, such a day does exist! Have you heard of the National Brownie Day? Oh well, I believe, you can never have enough brownies in life. For me, they’re the most fulfilling thing to bake. The simple yet irreplaceable taste of a brownie will always be my favouritest (I know that’s not even a word but brownies make me go mad :D so sue me). Here are some brilliant takes on the ever popular regular brownie - Try and make some tonight - It’s … [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...]

Kesar Phirni Tartlets | Saffron and Rice Pudding Tartlets

Kesar Phirni Tartlets - the perfect fusion dessert for Diwali! Diwali means sweets and I love to try out fusion food for desserts. These Kesar Phirni Tartlets are a part of one such experiment I did and it turned out so delicious! I love experimenting with Indian flavours and textures and adapting them to global dishes. To fuse what I have grown up eating to modern day representations of the same. It is a tricky and slippery path, where one can very easily go wrong. But I have been … [Read more...]

Restaurant Style Dal Tadka | How to make best Dal Tadka

A delicious restaurant style dal tadka is a dish which everyone loves! Full of taste and deliciousness, this is a must-have recipe! Restaurant style Dal tadka is my guilty pleasure. Even if I am ordering four more things in an North Indian restaurant, I always end up ordering one of it along. But these days, we rarely go out to have a North Indian meal for more reasons, than one. Firstly, there are hardly any brilliant ones in Bangalore and secondly, there is so much … [Read more...]