I had two overripe blackened bananas and was wondering how to use them up. A favorite neighborhood café of ours, Roastery serves a very yummy banana square that we both enjoy a lot. So I thought, why not bake a banana loaf cake a.k.a banana bread. But I wanted it to be chocolaty too. So […]
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Zebra crossing, traffic signals and more
This post is about a daily mundane activity-driving to office every morning. I love driving and consider it as a fun activity. But, traffic/ road conditions in kolkata can make you feel otherwise. There are multiple routes to our office. We often drive through the same route everyday. So, the route, traffic signals, zebra crossings got […]
Xeric and Exotic Kutch
I consider myself to be blessed in many quarters. I could visit the xeric and exotic land called Kutch twice in two years. Its my job as a geologist that is to be thanked for this opportunity. The best part is I did not roam the barren and salty desert beauty just as a tourist. […]
Ode to kindred spirits
This post is an ode to the kindred spirits who make the foundation of my tiny circle of trust and love. Being a loner, I have very select friends and acquaintances with whom I can really be myself. All our life events play an important role in shaping our personalities. I realised many things about […]
South Goa Tales (Goa Part 4)
We had a very nice time in North Goa. A friend of mine along with his family joined us the day we were to go to South Goa.He is my college/ hostel-mate. His name is Jyotirmoy and his better half Poulami. They are fun people and make a cute couple. We have gone for several […]
Relief Sun Beauty of Joseon sunscreen review
I recently succumbed to a midnight skincare shopping spree. A force inside me made me buy this trending Beauty of Joseon sunscreen from my favourite Korean skincare website, Maccaron.com.According to their website,” Relief Sun with Rice and probiotics is a lightweight and creamy organic sunscreen that feels comfortable on skin. Even if you apply a […]
Unbelievably Tasty Desert Basbousa
I made this unbelievably tasty desert Basbousa for Eid this year at home. Usually we go to hubbys hometown to celebrate but this year Eid celebration was at home and I had to make something special. Basbousa is a native Egyptian and a traditional middle Eastern sweet cake dessert that is relatively easy to make […]
Places to eat in Goa
We all love to eat.. don’t we? Travelling is not complete without experiencing local food. Here, I will quickly review a few amazing places to eat in Goa where we had amazing gastronomic experiences. Local cuisine says a lot about the culture and essence of a place and it is unique. The wife had put in […]
Vanilla Cashew Heart cake
I made this vanilla cashew heart cake for Valentines Day this year. Ingredients 2 eggs½ cup almond milk(50ml)½ cup condensed milk(50 ml)3/4 cup butter( 75 ml)1.5 cup APF½ cup cashew powderVanilla extractBaking vinegar ½ tspBaking powder 1 ½ tsp Method for Vanilla Cashew Heart cake Beat the eggs until frothy.Add in condensed milk + butter […]
Mugwort in Skincare
I first time heard about the weed named Mugwort during my Harry Potter bookathon days in my teenage years. I never imagined then that I would be writing about Mugwort and its magical benefits in skincare. Mugwort benefits for face skincare This magical herb is nowadays making a strong appearance in Korean skincare. It helps […]