Dot and Key Biphasic Alpha Arbutin and Azelaic acid radiance serum As a part of my skincare secrets series, I really want to share another of my skincare secret. I recently got my hands on a bottle of the new Dot and Key Biphasic Alpha Arbutin and Azelaic acid radiance serum. Unique serum This serum […]
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North Sikkim Trip: A throwback (Part 2)
We enjoyed Nathula Pass and Channgu Lake in the first few days of our Sikkim Trip. On the third day, our North Sikkim journey was to begin. But unfortunately all of a sudden hubby came down with a sore throat and fever. I gave him mutiple cups of hot beverages and lots of TLC.If all […]
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Sikkim Trip: A throwback (Part 1)
Our first vacation after being transferred back to my hometown Kolkata, was the Sikkim Trip. Initially we had thought about going to Himachal Pradesh during the Durga Puja holidays. But we had not planned well in advance. So Himachal was out. Mountains Calling The mountains were calling to both of us. Then suddenly one day […]
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Cake Series: Chocolate Ragi Marble cake
As a part of the cake series for my next book, 101 cakes, I have come up with this new cake recipe. The chocolate ragi marble cake. Marble cakes enchant me. Just a simple technique and you end up with a pretty as a picture cake.The recipe for chocolate ragi marble cake is given in […]
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My first Panic Attack
I remember the day I had my first panic attack. At that time though, I did not realise that it was a panic attack that I am experiencing. I must say though that overall I am an extremely anxious person. But this feeling, this was different than my routine anxiety. It was a couple of […]
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Being the best version of yourself
My 9 year old niece, during one of our in depth telephonic conversations informed me that, “Mimi! Did you know that an idle mind is the devil’s workshop!” I was shocked to hear such wisdom from the tiny tot. It really got me thinking. Doing nothing does feel good once in a while. But, not […]
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Cake Series: Zebra Cake
Ingredients for Zebra Cake 3 eggsBrown sugar1 cupCurd 2 tbspVanilla extract 1.5 tspButter 50 gm meltedSunflower oil 50 mlFlour 1 ½ cup (150gm)Milk Powder ½ cupPink salt ½ tspBaking pd 1 ½ tspCocoa pd 4 tbsp , 1 tbsp brown sugar½ cup fresh creamGreased and paper lined round tinBake at 180 degree celsius for 30 […]
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My Rendezvous with Acrylic Art
I have discovered a new creative outlet in 2021. This post is about my rendezvous with acrylic art .During an impromptu loose florals art class by my beloved sister , I suddenly discovered that I can paint. I did learn drawing during my school days. But at that time and due to the ignorance of […]
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Dot & Key PHA Bakuchiol Serum: Skincare Secrets 2
Skincare Secrets 2: Review of Dot & Key PHA and Bakuchiol DAILY PEEL RESURFACING MILK SERUM. I am basically an oily and sensitive skinned girl . I have forever being fighting the battle for achieving healthy glowing skin. Dot & Key PHA and Bakuchiol DAILY PEEL RESURFACING MILK SERUM is a relatively new addition to […]
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Cake Series: Orange Pound Cake and Food for thought
Food for Thought Before I come to my recipe for Orange Pound Cake, I would like to share some food for thought.Recently I seem to have developed some interest in philosophy. The ancient philosopher Aristotle believed that happiness for human beings is connected to function. A persons life can be happy one when he has […]
