“If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.” ~ Marcus Tullius Cicero. This is such a relatable quote, isn’t it? Just as a good book gives us food for thought, the positive vibes of a blooming garden nourish our soul. We feel closer to nature and are able to witness… Read More Easy DIY Gardening Decor ideas for your home garden
Navi Mumbai became my home when I shifted here post-marriage and I fell in love with it quickly and effortlessly. This planned and beautifully laid out city has repeatedly featured amongst the top 10 cleanest cities in the Swach Bharat Abhiyaan, and rightly so. There’s a lot to see, explore and experience here. I’m sharing… Read More Top 5 places to visit in Navi Mumbai
Honestly, the concept of finding a word that would guide me through the year sounded quite exciting to me. I haven’t done this before and was looking forward to give it a try. Does it work? Would I be able to do it justice? Should I expect to benefit anything from this exercise? Worth finding… Read More Word of the Year 2019
“Two new girls are going to join us” announced my colleague even before the interviews for new trainees in his project wrapped up. What if he was wrong, I asked. Turned out much to the chagrin of his teammates, his lecherous boss was infamous for favouring pretty faces over qualifications. True to his reputation, that day… Read More What if? #WowPrompt
One of the things I love about cooking is the endless possibilities it offers us. Knowing recipes is one thing and creating something extraordinary out of them by introducing our personal tweaks is another. Retaining originality is one thing and mixing it up by infusing new flavours is another. I like to surprise my tongue… Read More Tofu and Sweet Potato Snack Recipes
‘Taking yourself out on a date’ is a concept that sounds laughable at the face of it, for some. Why and how does one proceed to achieve it without getting scoffed for it? If you thought that spending time with you isn’t a conscious choice, think hard, may be it is. Treating yourself as an… Read More Claiming myself back: I’m not a narcissist, but #MyFriendAlexa
It was immensely agonising for me to resignedly sit and stifle my hearty appetite for those few minutes. The wafting delicious aroma was increasingly, painfully punishing. However, I had to put my foot down. How could a Pav Bhaji joint run out of butter and serve me without the garnish of a dollop of my… Read More Claiming myself back: From greasy indulgence to a lean preference #MyFriendAlexa