The Turning Point I decided to take the *drastic* step of going on the Conefit fitness plan back in April 2018. Why? Because I had gained a lot of weight from months-long junk food binging, I barely had any energy/motivation and I would feel tired all the time despite sleeping 8+ hours. My days were…
Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup a.k.a Re-purposing your Leftovers
So I was craving something warm and hearty (it was just feeling like a cosy day). I didn’t want to order noodle soup, because they are usually really oily & pretty tasteless. So I raided my fridge & gathered all the leftovers together to make this lip-smacking noodle soup. The portions I made was more…
Making Koka Noodles: Culinary Discoveries from Bhutan
Koka Noodles is something I discovered on a trip to Bhutan. It has a lighter, tangier flavour compared to Maggi, and the noodles themselves are lighter & don’t give you that stone-in-the-stomach feeling that Maggi does. So OBVIOUSLY I had to have it when I came back to India. I loved the twist that the Bhutanese give to their Koka noodles & that’s what I’ve tried to recreate.
Tips For Indian Travellers in Bhutan
A Handy Guide for all you need to know for an amazing, hassle-free trip to beautiful Bhutan
Easy Peasy Bacon Spaghetti
Ok so continuing our fun series on easy recipes for lazy people – this one is for when you want to impress someone with your skills. It takes a *little* more time than the others, but hey, it has bacon so it is always a win-win Things you’ll need: 1 onion 3 or infinity strips…
Planning a Budget Trip to Bhutan That’ll Cost You Less Than an iPhone 6S
After Vietnam & Cambodia last year, this year I decided to pick Bhutan as my annual save-for-the-whole-year-to-afford-it travel destination Why Bhutan? Bhutan is a lot more affordable than a place like Vietnam, just in terms of getting there. If you’re living in West Bengal/Assam it’s like travelling to a neighbouring city. Indians don’t need a…
How Most Girls Discover Their Periods In India
‘Don’t Be Dirty, Ok’ The first time I saw a pad was when I was in Class 4. I heard something rustling when my older sister was rummaging around in her cupboard. Of course, I assumed she had some chocolates hidden and nosy me went to investigate. I found a packet that said “StayFree” but…
Do Women Feel Safe In India?
‘INDIA MOST DANGEROUS COUNTRY IN THE WORLD FOR WOMEN’ screamed international headlines from CNN, The Guardian to Quartz. It was based on a Thomson Reuters report that goes on to say that India is more unsafe for women than Syria and Afghanistan. There were 2 reactions to this. Oh damn, what is happening to our country? WHO DO…
Simple & Yum Spinach Garlic Stir Fry – Honest Recipes For The Lazy
So my fitness coach put me on an all-veg diet for a week and I thought it was going to be an insane struggle. But I found this amazing recipe for a light, flavourful & wholesome spinach stir fry that has me excited every single morning.
Young & Dumb: Things I wish I’d known when I was 13
Re-reading old diaries and being disappointed by how dumb I was.
Satshya (n.) Being Witness 