Story behind the picture: We were standing in the queue to board the ferry to Liberty Island, so that we could visit the Statue of Liberty. While waiting, we started admiring the Hudson River and the Ney York City Skyline. The Yacht was passing by, and it’s slick and elegant design caught my eye. AndContinue reading “By the Bay”
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Immerse yourself in the Mughal Era at Taj Mahotsav
The Taj Mahotsav is a 10 day long festival held at Shilpgram in Agra. It invokes the memories of The Mughal Dynasty which ruled Agra and celebrates it’s culture. Artisans and performers from all over India display their talent in the form of Handicrafts and Performances. Some famous handicrafts that are sold during the festContinue reading “Immerse yourself in the Mughal Era at Taj Mahotsav”
Recommended mocktail series: virgin strawberry margherita
The virgin strawberry margherita is the mocktail personification of a boss Lady. It has an impactful pink colour to stand out and is served in a wine glass to give a chic appearance. It has a sweet taste, but the taste is not over sweet, emphasizing on how the boss lady maintains a balance. Location:Continue reading “Recommended mocktail series: virgin strawberry margherita”
Golden Temple (Harmandar Sahab): the crown Jewel of Amritsar
The Golden Temple is a Pilgrimage site visited by people all over the world. In Punjabi, we refer to it as “Harmandar Sahab”, which means “Abode of God”. It was built during the time of Guru Ramdas and Guru Arjan Das in 1589. Along with being a Pilgrimage site, it is also a hotspot forContinue reading “Golden Temple (Harmandar Sahab): the crown Jewel of Amritsar”
Must have in Amritsar Series: Number 3, The famous Amritsari Kulcha
Kulcha is the signature dish of Amritsar. You will find in thenu of many restaurants across India. It is basically a flattened pancake made of flour and roasted in the oven. It is stuffed with potato, cottage cheese, spices, onions and chillies. In Amritsar, it is typically served with Chhole (chickpeas), Curd (yogurt) and chutneyContinue reading “Must have in Amritsar Series: Number 3, The famous Amritsari Kulcha”
The snacker cracker
Hi Everyone In this post I’ll be telling you how to make a savoury snack that requires minimum effort. You’ll need the following ingredients: Any cracker biscuit Cheese slice Thousand island dressing Mint leaves Boiled beans Step 1: Cut a slice of cheese into 4 equal sized squares. Step 2: Place one of the squaresContinue reading “The snacker cracker”
Stay at Hotel Galaxy Mathura
I stayed at Hotel Galaxy during one of my trips to Mathura. It was a pleasant experience. The room, food and service were good. Let’s show you the room and the food. The Room The rooms are comfortable and have basic amenities. The bathrooms are neat and clean. The food For dinner you can eitherContinue reading “Stay at Hotel Galaxy Mathura”
Must visit rooftop cafe in Agra
Heyy Everyone In this blog post I’ll be telling about a rooftop cafe in Agra that you must visit. Desi cafe is located at Jeoni Mandi and offers good views of Yamuna river and Taj Mahal. Let’s show you the around. Welcome drink Guests are welcomed with a mocktail called “cute baby”. It is aContinue reading “Must visit rooftop cafe in Agra”
Desi (Indian) style cheesecake
I visited a cafe in Galleria market in Gurgaon. I tried a different kind of dessert. It was “Rasmalai cheesecake”. It had alternate layers of cheese and Rasmalai with a base of crispy biscuit. The smoothness of the cheese and the sweetness of Rasmalai made it the perfect dessert. It is garnished with Pistachios andContinue reading “Desi (Indian) style cheesecake”
Must try cupcakes in Cyberhub Gurgaon
Hello everyone In this post I’ll be telling you about a place where you can enjoy delicious cupcakes. The Bombaykery is my go to place for cupcakes. Their cupcakes are soft and fluffy. Some are even topped with sprinkles. They are available in the following flavours: Dark Chocolate Red velvet Nutella On Christmas, they serveContinue reading “Must try cupcakes in Cyberhub Gurgaon”