The festive season in India has kick-started with festival of Rakshabandhan. Celebrating the sweet & sour yet very precious bond of love between a brother & sister, infact all siblings, is this festival of Rakhi. Sweets being an integral part of any Indian celebration, homemade sweets are a delight to have with all fresh ingredients and big tablespoons of love mixed together. And what's better than having your favourite sweet right at home but with a French twist. I made these super simple Phirni Tarts which are eggless and made with whole wheat flour. A dessert on a healthy-ish note ..read more

Tis' the season of mulberries. Fresh handpicked Mulberries have been a craze for us since childhood as it is one of those fruits that we get have straight from the tree in Delhi. Living in a city means less access to organic and fresh fruits and vegetables straight from the farm. And Mulberries for me has had a very special place in heart due to all the fond memories of us having it while we were kids, playing under the same huge tree it is today and waiting for them to ripen, to enjoy the very seasonal and super delicious temperate fruit. But this year I decided to take a step further and e ..read more

"You don't need a silver spoon to eat good food!" - Paul Prudhomme All you need is the mood, appetite and to go with it, an amazing view! That's what I had last week when I was travelling to Shimla for my friend's wedding. And because I hadn't gone around the place till date (yes that's true), but better be late than never, I tried to cover most of the places of the city this time. And for any travel destination, food is one of the most important facets for us. And in search of good food and good places, we landed up these beautiful cafes in Shimla, which are both new and old. But what is com ..read more