If we look at the advanced culinary techniques of traditional Indian cooking, it would appear nothing less than a well-calculated and carefully-measured scientific experiment conducted under right temperature aiming for delicious results. One of the most revered techniques that developed in the royal kitchens of the Awadh region in India centuries ago was the ‘dum…
As a traveller one always gets to experience the world as a destination. While travelling from one city to other seems like a fascinating job, the most important thing that one carves for is homely comfort and hearty meals. This summer I visited Mumbai for a work trip, and thanks to the wonderful folks at…
Thank God for the rains, finally, we can step out and enjoy the natural bliss on weekends. With clear skies and a light breeze in this weather, it is a perfect time to enjoy lazy Sunday brunch with friends and family. If you live in Delhi NCR and you love to spend leisurely Sunday afternoon…
We all dream of wild adventures under a sky full of stars, but how often do we get to live it up in cities full of smog and dust? Well, during my trip the Stargate observatory at the Alwarbagh resort by Aamod near Sariska National Park i ticked off one pending adventure from my bucket…
If you are big foodie and Kashmiri Wazwan cuisine is on your mind, then you must try out a meal at the Junoon Bar & Kitchen in Bani Square, Gurugram. A fine dine restaurant that serves incredibly authentic Kashmiri dishes cooked by Wazwan chef Latif and is known for its yummy mutton dishes. A quaint…
By Nivi Shrivastava The Republic of Cyprus is a beautiful island country located in the Eastern Mediterranean and is surrounded by countries like Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Egypt, which influence the delish food and culture of this popular tourist destination. Recently, we were invited by the High Commissioner with the Republic of Cyprus to…
By Ruchira Guha While most modern people like to greet each other with a traditional hello, in the beautiful country of Georgia one should ideally say Gamarjoba! And, if you want to look more local, just add a line “rogora khar”, which means how are you? Sounds like Dothraki, is it? Well, for…
If you love chocolates, this might be of great interest to you. This weekend, take a break and appreciate the best food in the world ( we are talking about chocolate aka food of Gods!). From desserts to shakes and cocktails — the secret ingredient in all the best dishes has be either cheese or…
By Nivi Shrivastava In my previous blog, I mentioned the five privileges that I was gifted to me by ITC group of hotels for participating as a responsible luxury panelist in 2017. While it was a grand experience to be associated with the brand and I also learned a lot about the hospitality industry…
By Nivi Shrivastava December is the month of the holiday all across the globe; officially or unofficially we don’t care as long as we are on a vacation. Call it the end of year syndrome or a great start to the next year – everyone wants to be in a gorgeous spot to welcome the…