Food

6 Things That Can Affect The Way You Taste Food

March 16, 2022 by Mansi

Did you know that the way you taste food can be affected by a number of different things? Many factors can influence how we perceive flavor, from our environment to our mood. In this blog post, we will discuss six of the most common things that can affect the way we taste food. 1) Our Perception Of Food How we perceive food can be affected by several different things, ranging from our … [Read more...]

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Pear Cranberry & Walnut Bread

September 6, 2021 by Mansi

Pear Cranberry And Walnut Bread Pear is a wonderful Fall fruit which is often neglected due to the abundance of Apples and other stone fruits during this season. However, you will be amazed to see how many different kinds of Pears are available in the market, and how each one has a unique taste and texture. Anjou, Asian, Bartlett, Bosc, Concorde, Comice and Seckel are the most common varieties, … [Read more...]

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What Is The Healthiest Way To Eat Smoothies

July 29, 2021 by Mansi

I used to work at a Smoothie King store when I was in college, and since then, I have fallen in love with Smoothies! What is there to not like about feel-good food that you can easily gulp down, carry on-the-go, and it does justice to your body and brain?! But Be careful what you drink, especially when you are looking to buy readymade smoothies at the store. You can't completely control the … [Read more...]

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Deliciously Healthy Banana Bread Smoothie

July 29, 2021 by Mansi

Could you ever imagine that these two words - 'healthy' and 'milkshake' could be used in the same sentence? I couldn't either, until I created this delicious recipe 2 days ago. Originally intending to use my over-ripe banana to bake Banana Bread, I instead ended up creating this thickshake that you can indulge in, so aptly named as Banana Bread Milkshake, without worrying about an overload of … [Read more...]

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DIY Christmas Gift – Hot Cocoa Mix-In-a-Jar

December 18, 2020 by Mansi

I spent the last two hours browsing the internet for Christmas gifts, and boy, it is hard work! Luckily, I have to do this only for the kids on the list. For all the adults, I can just use my culinary skills to create edible foodie gifts that they can enjoy during the holiday season. I was very keen on doing a gift-in-a-jar kind of thing this season. So instead of packing cookies or candies in a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Chocolate Recipes, Christmas, Featured, Food, Kid-Friendly

Rose Sandesh (Indian Dessert Made with Cottage Cheese)

July 31, 2020 by Mansi

The last week of October heralds the fabulous festival of Diwali, marching in with all its glory, urging Indians all around the world to gear up to celebrate one of the biggest festivals of the season! Marked with Diyas (decorated oil lamps), beautiful clothes, lovely colors of the Rangoli, and lots of delicious snacks and sweets, this is one Indian festival you don't wan to miss! Diwali is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dessert Recipes, Featured, Food, Indian Recipes, Paneer Recipes Tagged With: desserts, easy, indian

Apple Date & Walnut Muffins

June 5, 2020 by Mansi

Apple Date & Walnut Muffins, packed with fiber and protein Halloween officially marks the beginning of the Holiday season, and as November-December approaches, everyone begins their hunt for delicious recipes that will adorn their holiday traditions! Every family has a cherished recipe that has been passed on since ages, something that resides in your head, or something that you have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Featured, Food, Healthy Recipes, Kid-Friendly, Muffin Recipes Tagged With: desserts, healthy

Layered Chocolate Cake

December 28, 2019 by Mansi

Who doesn't like chocolate Cake, especially when its homemade, and has rich layers of creamy chocolate butter-cream frosting, and a moist dark chocolate cake center that melts in your mouth! Its no wonder that Layered Chocolate Cake still remains to be at the top of the Perfect Birthday Cake list! Inspired by Dorie Greenspan's Layered Birthday Cake in her prestigious cookbook Baking: From My Home … [Read more...]

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France vs Spain – The Culinary Battle

May 10, 2018 by Mansi

At this time of year, you might be considering dusting off the cobwebs of your passport and exploring one of the two most popular foodie destinations in the world, Spain and France. If you’re waiting to break out of your culinary comfort zone it is a lot like breaking out of an escape room, in that you have to push yourself beyond picky eating and embrace all options…. you can’t just sit still … [Read more...]

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Melt in Your Mouth Cheese & Jam Cookies

February 14, 2018 by Mansi

When it comes to different varieties of cheese, or the art of cheese making, no one can come close to European Cheese. I still remember the taste of artisan Swiss cheese that had lingered on my tongue when we went there for our vacation. And now, after several years, I had the opportunity to try not one, but three different flavors of European cheese, thanks to Castello! A few days ago, I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cookie Recipes, Featured, Food Tagged With: baking, cheese, cookies, kid-friendly

How to maintain healthy glowing skin as you age…

Image Credit: Alexander Grey from Unsplash. Getting older is often seen as a good thing, but it also comes with its drawbacks. One of the more notable is how it affects peoples’ appearances. Fine lines, wrinkles, and gray hairs all start setting it. It’s not uncommon to want to prevent these, and you could want to maintain your appearance as you get older. It’s a natural desire to have, even if it seems like it’s impossible. It could be more within your reach than you’d think, though. In fact, it doesn’t even need to be complicated. Once you know what you’re doing, there shouldn’t be anything to worry about. Some steps and tips could … [Read More...]

Seasonal Depression is a Thing – Here’s how to win over it…

Image credit As the days get shorter and winter settles in, it’s no wonder that many people start to feel a bit low. Actually, a large number of people tend to feel this way! So, it’s usually called the “winter blues,” “seasonal depression,” or even the more official term “seasonal affective disorder.” it’s just a common struggle that lasts for multiple months. If you live in places in the world with six months of darkness, then the rates go up a lot higher. But why is this so common? Well, there are a lot of reasons, such as less daylight (meaning less vitamin D and A), holiday pressures, colder weather, and those sky-high heating … [Read More...]

6 Unique & Unheard Ways To Reduce Stress…

Pexels - CC0 License There are so many of us who are absolutely sick of feeling stressed all day, every day, and if you are one of those people, it can almost be overwhelming to see the wealth of options for treating our stress levels. We need quick ways, we need ones that benefit us over time, but we also need access to things that are not necessarily conventional. There are plenty of unique ways to reduce stress levels that you may find interesting but also, more importantly, effective: Purify the Air We need to remember that cleaner air is something that can help us with our overall well-being, and this could reduce … [Read More...]

How to plan for a stress-free retirement…

Source: Unsplash (CC0) Thinking about retirement planning already? Whether it feels miles away or just around the corner, planning for your retirement doesn’t have to be an overwhelming experience. The key is to break it down into manageable steps and, most importantly, make sure it’s something you actually want to achieve. So let’s walk through some tips that’ll help you build a retirement plan you feel confident about, plus we’ll tackle important topics like Medicare and Medicare Advantage along the way. Tips for Defining Your Retirement Goals Visualize your day-to-day: Think about where you’d like to live, what activities … [Read More...]

Going Beyond Digital Marketing: Expanding Your Business Horizon…

Digital marketing has quickly become an indispensable strategy for reaching and engaging consumers. However, in an era where brands vie for attention online, simply relying on digital tactics can become restrictive. If you want your business to move to the next level, expanding its horizon beyond digital may require innovative thinking outside the digital box. In this blog, we will look at a few approaches you could try that will increase its reach while deepening your customer relations. Photo by Luca Bravo on Unsplash Cultivate a Community Forming a sense of community around your brand goes far beyond traditional digital … [Read More...]