Lifestyle
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Sofitel Mexican food festival
Sofitel Mexican Food Festival All I have ever known about Mexican food is Nachos, Tacos, and quesadillas until I happened to visit ‘The Mexican Food Festival’ at the Sofitel Hotel – BKC. The Pondicherry Cafe wore a fascinating look, there were waiters serving the tables wearing a Sombrero and Poncho and large cutouts of Mexican dancers adorned the reception of the cafe. The crazy me couldn’t resist some pictures. Sofitel has totally nailed it by creating the right ambiance, decor and music for a make-belief fun feel of Mexico. I was totally loving it. Chef Tanya Tovar We met sweet smiling Tanya Tovar, the chief Chef who gave us an…
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My Skin Diary for Pimple Care
Let’s talk about Pimple Care Cream Pimple Care Cream – Pimple/Acne/Zits are the most dreaded words in a Girls dictionary, these words were a reality in my world. As a part of adolescence, it was the biggest problem I faced when I looked in the mirror every morning. I simply hated that big red boil which appeared overnight from nowhere right in the middle of my cheek. It feels that you have been cheated. Next step, pinch and squeeze it in spite of knowing I should not do that, hoping that it would magically disappear and be considerate to me. Alas in vain it simply got worse leaving an open…
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How to overcome fear in life
My Fear Diary/ How to overcome fear in life Here is a short gist on my fears. Parents often worry about their children’s fears and anxieties. You can help your children overcome fears and to have the confidence needed to be able to face up to the hard things that will happen in their lives. Sometimes these fears develop through situations faced in life and sometimes parents instill these fears in their children. If one wants any fear can be overcome? My childhood fears I remember the fear of the policeman, doctors injection and getting locked up in the bathroom. Fear can also be taught by parents, brothers and sisters,…
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Trident Hotel BKC – Food Trails
Trident Hotel BKC Food Trails Foods of India are better known for its masalas – spiciness. Throughout India, be it North or South, spices are used generously in food preparations. But Coastal states make great use of these spices, seafood, and coconut and serve their dishes with a sense of great pride. This was exactly my perception when I was visiting the Trident Hotel BKC for a gastronomic feast during the Coast to Coast Festival which is currently on till the 22nd of November. From the coastal state of Gujarat, going Southwards till Kerala and then up again to the coastal state of West Bengal, the dishes were well planned…
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Weekend at Courtyard by Pune Marriott Chakan
Staycation at Marriott Chakan A holiday within a holiday? Yes..that’s what my sister and I felt when we visited our parents this Diwali in Pune and decided to go for a night spent at the Marriott Chakan. I got the feeling and felt myself transform into Kareena Kapoor in the movie “Jab We Met “traveling on a road from Pune and moving from Rickshaw to bus. Finally finding my way to MIDC, Chakan Industrial Area Phase 1, | Talegaon Chakan road, Khalumbre, where Marriott Chakan is situated. Wow, this road trip was even more fun with my sister Farzeen Irani. Marriott Chakan Property We entered the grand lobby and were…
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Truly – From South to your Mouth and best of South Indian Cuisine
South Indian Cuisine The beauty of South Indian Cuisine is its variety and the use of well-roasted and grounded spices. I have a spicy and a flavorsome tale to tell on my recent visit to The Orchid, a 5 Star Ecotel Certified Hotel is located in Mumbai. The 84 awards reiterate its efforts of being a pioneer amongst environment-friendly hotels. South Indian Cuisine brings out flavors in dishes, their main ingredients being curry leaves, coconut, and other dry spices. The Vindhya is best for South Indian cuisine The South of Vindhyas is a famous restaurant that serves up south Indian cuisine from the States of Kerela, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and…
