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It is only mid of April and the temperature in Pune is soaring like crazy. last week however there was some mild relief from the heat due to thundershowers. The beauty of Pune is that once i… Read More
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2024-04-19 13:51
The mercury has already touched 43 Degrees in Pune from the last few days. It feels like we have been put inside a pressure cooker and getting cooked on dum. Now I know how the poor ingredie… Read More
2024-04-15 09:38
এবারের কিস্তিতে ভ্রমণের বৃত্তù&helli…Read More
2024-04-10 10:03
এটা আমার প্রথম বাংলায় ব্লগ লেখা… Read More
2024-04-07 13:56
This recipe is part of 'Best of Waste' series. As earlier you might have seen other recipes on my blog which were made using vegetable parts which are often discarded in our house holds. I w… Read More
2024-03-31 14:50
This marks the second installment in the three-part series dedicated to my favorite foods from Kashmir, along with the associated experiences. This segment delves into my second consecutive… Read More
2024-03-23 17:46
When I finish a long week of work, self doubt, frustration of dealing with people and finally when the weekend comes, I feel cooking something new in the kitchen gives me that much needed ha… Read More
2024-03-03 14:42
Last week there was a customer visiting one of our Pune offices from US. I was asked to anchor a few presentations for the customer for which I went to office - first time after November 14… Read More
2024-01-07 12:07
First of all wish all my readers a very Happy New Year! May this new year help all of us become a better version of ourselves.Even though I was born in the 80s, still there are many Bengali… Read More
2023-12-31 06:08
When you come to Kolkata during winters, which I usually do, you would be treated to an array of wonderful seasonal delicacies at your home and by your relatives. My visit to Kolkata this ti… Read More
2023-12-22 18:04
They say Kashmir is heaven on earth, which it is. But they never mentioned that once you visit Kashmir you get into a never ending loop of romance with this valley. It is very hard not to fa… Read More
2023-11-03 14:04
Steaming is one of the most popular and loved methods in the Bengali cuisine. Food is steam cooked over a low flame with a closed lid or in leaf parcels (paturi) and referred to as Bha… Read More
2023-10-28 18:16
If you want a tangy, spicy chutney to go with your rice or flatbreads but you don't want to spend a lot of time in preparation and cooking what do you do? You can try out this easy peasy bur… Read More
2023-05-21 15:19
Hi All, how have you been, again after a break I am back with one more popular Kolkata recipe. You must be wondering why such random spells of no posts. Blame it on my zodiac but this… Read More
2023-03-19 13:16
Back in Pune the weather is right now in a transitional phase - neither hot nor cold. A couple of days last week we even got Kalboishakhi during afternoon hours which brought down the temper… Read More
2023-01-17 13:21
Radha Madhav during Pushya Abhishek on 6th Jan 2023First of all wish you a very happy new year. I have been away from blogging for a while now as I was visiting my hometown Kolkata and wante… Read More
2022-09-10 15:19
Last year when I was in Kolkata for my annual vacation time, I could spend prolonged time at my hometown. Because of the work from home policy, for the first time after I left home for my jo… Read More
2022-08-28 18:48
Day 3:Continued from Day 2Welcome to Day 3 of our Kashmir trip. I think I have so many stories to tell about this trip that each blog and video is taking a lot of time to pen… Read More
2022-08-15 07:46
Happy 76th Independence Day to all my readers! Today we are celebrating 75 years of independence and that is such a remarkable thing. the first jubilee day I had witnessed in my lifeti… Read More
2022-07-24 07:49
Day 2:Continued from Day 1This is going to be a very long blog as the journey was long and we had so many new experiences which I don't feel like not documenting.Today we woke up pretty earl… Read More
2022-07-03 16:36
July 3Day 1:I looked at my mobile for the umpteenth time. It showed 3.30 AM. I sighed. The anticipation building inside me was not letting me sleep. I tore my eyes away from the mobile, turn… Read More
2022-06-26 16:36
25 JuneI feel if you are a person who loves nature and verdant greenery then May- June is the perfect time to travel to Kashmir. This is the period between Spring (March to early May) a… Read More
2022-06-19 15:59
Krishnaganga, Gurez Valley19 JuneOnce again hello everyone. Reading the title if you have started wondering whether this is going to be a political opinion post then you are wrong. As I… Read More
2022-06-18 15:14
18 JuneIts been such a long long gap since I posted. So much has happened in the last couple of months. Work has increased by almost ten folds, I have started going to office a couple… Read More
2022-04-01 13:32
31 MarchThis year has been going super slow in terms of food blogging it seems. I just noticed today that I only have posted 9 blogs in the year so far and already we are at the end of a qua… Read More
2022-03-29 14:19
29 MarchPune is already sweltering at 40 degrees outside. And it is like 37 degrees in shade today and uncomfortably humid by Pune standards. But I am still thankful it is not as bad as Mumb… Read More
2022-03-16 15:02
16 MarchIts almost Holi. This year probably we can expect the Holi scene to be very similar to pre pandemic days. When we speak of Holi can we not talk about some refreshing drinks to cool u… Read More
2022-03-11 13:48
11 MarchBeen a long since I wrote a blog post. I think with the onset of summer I feel super lazy now a days over weekends. Usually all my creative energies would be at peak during the weeke… Read More
2022-02-14 08:31
14 February Happy Valentine's Day to all those who are celebrating!I always remember Valentine's day not for the 'celebration of love' day but as one of my closest friend's birthday. Sh… Read More
2022-02-03 14:23
Elephant FallsContinued from Part 2..We visited Meghalaya at such a time when tourism was just reopening after the long Covid shutdown. The already beautiful vistas of Meghalaya seemed more… Read More
2022-01-30 06:52
30 JanuaryThe month has passed by so fast and it is almost the last day! It is weekend again and I had to try out something different. We had a collaboration on Cauliflower recipes this week… Read More
2022-01-25 09:50
#notarecipepostWe had heard that this time around the winters will be harsh. Till December it kind of looked like every other year. Expected cold at night and warm in the day. But from the n… Read More
2022-01-18 09:28
18 January 2022We have entered a brand new year and the year didn't start quite as anticipated. It was a rather muted beginning and enough to pull many of my plans upside down. If you don't… Read More
2022-01-17 08:26
Here's just wishing all my dear readers a very happy Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Bihu, Lohri! Not a recipe post today, but I ordered these very delicious Puran Polis from one of the home food s… Read More
2021-12-30 13:42
30 DecemberI know I am super late for this post but then a good savory pastry recipe never gets outdated isn't it? This is just like the usual chicken pastry which is glammed up for a party… Read More
2021-12-10 13:19
10 December Let me tell you a story first before I talk about today's recipe. When I was a kid, during the Durga Pujas many stalls would be setup around the puja premise in IIT Kharagpu… Read More
2021-12-09 14:10
Police BazarContinued from Part 1..Umiam LakeAfter the boat ride we took a stroll in the park surrounding the lake. The panoramic view of the East Khasi Hills all around the lake is gorgeous… Read More
2021-11-29 08:50
28 NovemberOne of the main reasons I love Kolkata is because of the fish we get here. Its so fresh and one can get restaurant grade fish quality even in the small neighborhood produce market… Read More
2021-11-26 14:59
Umaim Lake from ViewointWelcome to the first day of our Meghalaya travel. I am someone who loves to meticulously plan out most of the details possible before starting a trip. Months of resea… Read More
2021-11-15 14:04
15 NovemberI am just back from a lovely vacation in Meghalaya and still hungover from the amazing travel memories. Most of my days are going into sorting the pictures and videos and creating… Read More
2021-11-14 06:35
Shnongpdeng" It feels good to be lost in the right direction"- Long Blog Alert -I am starting the Meghalaya Blog Series with a overall trip summary giving the complete details of o… Read More
2021-10-22 16:05
22 OctoberAs the calendar starts points towards October I feel a great amount of joy. It not only that time of the year when we Bengalis have our biggest festival - Durga Pooja or the entire… Read More
2021-10-06 15:45
6 October|| শুভ মহালয়া ||Subho Mahalaya to all my readers!We are just days away from the biggest festival of Bengalis - Dur… Read More
2021-10-03 13:47
3rd OctoberWe are finally into October! Mahalaya is just around the corner which means its time for Durga Puja! And Durga Puja definitely means grabbing on a lot of good food. So to pr… Read More
2021-09-30 08:43
30 SeptemberThe humidity from the long rain spells is finally lifting a bit and there’s a brisk chill in the air. September is a beautiful time. late summer produce like juicy pl… Read More
2021-09-25 04:45
25 SeptemberMaharashtra is a land of unique local flavours. And still it is mainly known for its Vada Pavs, poha, pav bhaji and modaks. I know because I also belong from a different st… Read More
2021-09-15 14:39
15 SeptemberRaw papayas are considered very good for the stomach. When ever you need a happy bowel, a Bengali mother would always recommend you to have boiled raw papaya or what we cal… Read More
2021-09-14 12:46
11 September- No Recipe Post ~|| ॐ गं गणपतये नमो नम: श्री सिê&hellip…Read More
2021-09-09 13:32
10 SeptemberGanpati Bappa Morya! Wishing you all a very happy Ganesh Chaturthi. May Lord Ganesha as the harbinger of happiness dispel all distress and obstacles from your lives and sho… Read More
2021-08-30 06:47
30 AugustI have always been a huge fan of baked or roasted vegetables and seafood. Roasting is such a healthy and delicious way to prepare your vegetables. The dry heat of the oven carameliz… Read More
2021-08-25 09:17
25 AugustFrom past two days there is not even a single rain cloud to be seen in the sky. Instead it is replaced by fluffy white clouds, autumn like azure skies with air like cider. It… Read More
2021-08-19 14:38
18 AugustWhen I made the beetroot sorbet, I loved the flavors so much that I wanted to use the same flavors to make more frozen desserts. Making Granita was on my mind for quite someti… Read More
2021-08-15 13:15
15 AugustFreedom is nothing but a chance to be betterWishing you all a very happy 75th Independence day.Today is a non recipe post. And apologies in advance for not writing about a hap… Read More
2021-08-09 12:06
8 August The last week ended on a little melancholous note, we bid a final adieu to a close friend who has now become a star in the sky. I didn't mention about this earlier as we… Read More
2021-08-05 08:55
5 AugustWhen I zeroed in on the home to buy, the major differentiator was the panoramic view from the balcony in this apartment. I remember we didn't have any proper plan to get a house back… Read More
2021-08-02 14:16
2 August I know summers are long gone and it has already started to pour in many places in the country and yet here I am posting a summer special sorbet. Well I feel that you enjoy cold… Read More
2021-07-30 12:41
28 JulyPotol is my favorite most vegetable. If they were available whole year I could have survived just on them, that is how much I love them! Fried, curried, steamed, boiled - it gets bett… Read More
2021-07-26 06:37
26 JulyThough I have been staying in Maharashtra for over a decade now, it was just a couple of years ago I started exploring the local or traditional delicacies of this state beyond v… Read More
2021-07-20 06:33
20 JulyWhen it rains you feel like having something delicious. The cravings get worse when you are cooped at home due to pandemic and not able to travel anywhere due to the restriction… Read More
2021-07-17 15:46
15 JulyI recently discovered my love for Roti Rolls. It was a weekend and I had a laundry list of things to do, including cooking, shooting, editing, updating blog, updating Instagram… Read More
2021-07-08 13:32
7 July After a few sharp spells of rain, and what seemed like the monsoons were here, the rain has completely vanished from Pune. I see rainclouds crowding the peaks of the hilloc… Read More
2021-07-05 10:32
5 July With the onset of rains, the craving for having fritters and steaming hot tea comes naturally. Across the length an dbreadth of India some of the monsoon snacks remain same… Read More
2021-06-30 08:29
30 JuneMost of the time we throw out the peels of the vegetables and fruits we eat. It was during the lockdown last year that people started promoting the concept of 'no-waste' cooking where… Read More
2021-06-23 13:34
14 JuneThe monsoon is here and so is the craving for garma garam fritters with chai. Another good news is that the un-lockdown process has started. Fingers crossed that we do not have to see… Read More
2021-06-16 15:05
16 Juneসবাইকে জামাইষষ্ঠীর শুভেচ্ছা… Read More
2021-06-14 15:14
14 JuneThe monsoon is here and so is the craving for garma garam fritters with chai. Another good news is that the un-lockdown process has started. Fingers crossed that we do not have to see… Read More
2021-06-07 03:16
6 JuneMy birthday month is here! And just one day to for for my birthday. I am excited for another lockdown birthday.Meanwhile the unlock process has started in Pune. It feels like a Deja vu… Read More
2021-06-02 11:23
2nd JuneYesterday we received a communication from office that the status quo of Work from Home will continue till September, which essentially means we need to stay put where we… Read More
2021-05-30 13:30
30th MayYesterday I made a fancy chicken tart and my whole Saturday morning went towards preparation of the tart. That's how my usual weekends go. When I start with Monday, I pro… Read More
2021-05-28 17:39
28 MayI know I have been away for quite a while this month. There were a few losses across friends and people I knew, so it kind of impacted a little mentally. With so much happening around… Read More
2021-05-06 07:05
5 MayI was visiting my aunt in Mumbai in 2018 during the winters. My mausaji (aunt's husband) was working in Nabard and fortunately just during the weekend I was visiting, Nabard had s… Read More
2021-04-25 07:48
April 25Calcutta or Kolkata. A city known for its food and culture, where hospitality and love are synonymous with lip-smacking grub. Chowmin, fuchka, egg roll, vegetable chop, Moghlai… Read More
2021-04-17 14:57
17 April Summertime and frozen desserts go hand in hand. When we were kids we were not aware of fancy names like frozen desserts. It was simple back then - either it was an ice cream if… Read More
2021-04-15 15:18
14 Aprilএসো হে বৈশাখ এসো এসো পেছনে ফে… Read More
2021-04-13 15:04
13 AprilHappy Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Baisakhi to everyone who is celebrating today!Being in Maharashtra for over a decade, I always experience the Gudi Padwa Celebrations the day before we celeb… Read More
2021-03-29 10:19
29 MarchHappy Holi to All!Its early morning and its Holi! Last night it rained somewhere hence the weather feels a little cold. Much respite from the hot and humid feel of last evening. Sinc… Read More
2021-03-28 14:08
28 MarchHappy Holika folks!This year Holika or Holi would be a total miss, due to the pandemic situation. This would have been the 3rd year of celebration from the time we shifted to this so… Read More
2021-03-16 13:20
March 16The other day I had gone to an old bookstore in F C Road. I keep visiting that place whenever I am in the area. It reminds me of the old book stores back from the IIT Campus where I… Read More
2021-03-12 14:54
March 12Visiting Thailand was like a dream come true for me. Before you conclude that I loved it because of the night life and party opportunities, let me tell you that's not what fasc… Read More
2021-03-11 08:55
March 11It is getting hot! Last year this day we were already under lockdown. It still makes me shiver at the thought of how overnight our world had changed. I remember on Holi last ye… Read More
2021-03-09 14:47
March 8Happy Women's Day to all the wonderful strong ladies out there who are making a difference to many lives each day - be it at home or at work. Life would have been dull otherwise… Read More
2021-02-23 08:51
February 22For me it was Mac Donald which introduced me to the world of french fries and potato wedges. Before that I used to hate plain potato fry which mom used to make as a side for all o… Read More
2021-02-20 14:11
February 20I am a hardcore fishiterian..if that's a word. There has been hardly any occurrence where I have tasted a fish and not liked it ( apart form squid!). In fact I love trying out new… Read More
2021-02-13 14:37
February 7After a very few tepid winter months, we finally are getting some cold days that too when we are now into February already. Days still don't feel cold but nights and early mo… Read More
2021-02-12 14:53
February 12Even though Momo is the national dish of Tibet, the words - momo, dumplings, dim sums, all remind me instantly of Darjeeling and the times spent there. Lovely childhood memories p… Read More
2021-02-10 18:11
February 10I keep ranting about the Pune weather this year. With winter months feeling like summer, I was all set that when I get into February I would need to start thinking about chilled d… Read More
2021-02-09 13:53
February 8I just took a fun survey and found out I prefer pasta over pizza. I think I knew it all the time but then this survey helped me get a better insight :D. Though kids of my generatio… Read More
2021-01-30 17:46
January 30As a child I had mostly seen my mom refer to one single cook book - Lila Mazumdar. It was like a bible to her. In those dats we didn't have either the internet or the luxury to ple… Read More
2021-01-29 05:59
January 29If you are bored with the regular preparations with potato and your taste buds, yearn for something different then you can make this yummy and quick Khatte aloo ki Subzi . I am not… Read More
2021-01-23 14:18
January 232020 took a few preparations to an iconic level - dalgona coffee, babka, focaccia bread, popscicles, yoghurt cups, galette and many more such dishes which was erstwhile limited to… Read More
2021-01-21 13:56
January 21Till last year, Baking anything was like an uphill task for me. I am not much fond of sweet dishes and baking 95% of the times would mean, something involving sweet. Apart from tha… Read More
2021-01-18 12:33
January 18It doesn't feel like winter anymore. While I type, the blinds are drawn in the room, the fan is running on its maximum and I am wearing my summer pajamas, not to mention sipping on… Read More
2021-01-14 15:01
14 JanuaryHappy Makar Sankranti and Pongal to all my readers.It is an auspicious day today across India, where harvest festival is celebrated today. The harvest festival celebrated acro… Read More
2021-01-12 06:37
January 12Apart from Christmas, I love the winter months for its berries. Winters would not be the same without these tiny little gems of warm colors - scarlet Strawberries, dark blueish Blu… Read More
2021-01-02 15:15
May you fill your New Year with new adventures, accomplishments and learnings!Sending Good Vibes on your way, on this new year day!Happy New Year!January 1Finally we have put behind the year… Read More
2020-12-30 14:28
Hark, now hear the angels sing, a king was born today,And man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day.Mary's boy child Jesus Christ, was born on Christmas Day.December 25Merry Chris… Read More
2020-12-29 09:34
27 DecemberHello everyone. Christmas is just over. This time it was a very muted Christmas day across the city due to the covid restrictions. I just went out with a friend for a movie and a… Read More
Christmas Mug Cake | Orange Blueberry Choco Coffee Rum Mug Cake | Holiday Mug Cake | Eggless Mugcake
2020-12-17 14:57
December 15Deck the halls with boughs of hollyFa la la la la, la la la la 'Tis the season to be jollyFa la la la la, la la la laIt is that time of the year! A season of happiness and jo… Read More
2020-12-14 06:36
Dec 14Chicken Mandi has always been on my bucket list. The soft succulent meat pieces soaked in beautiful aromatics, the fragrant long grained rice having a dash of freshness form the lemon… Read More
2020-12-08 14:56
DIY Hand Painted Backdrop 7 DecemberI had this blog from like a decade and had never actually thought of having some kind of a formal or semi formal setup for taking my food pictures be… Read More
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