A cup of Assam Tea

Hope you guys had a great Thanksgiving. I had a fabulous Thanksgiving with whom I call family away from family. We celebrated it with good food and good conversation. Festivity always brings good food to our table. I love how the sweet aroma of food floats around the house. Doesn't aroma and flavor bring and bind people on the table?  cranberry sauce and baked beans, Cornbread or muffin those are my absolute thanksgiving favorite food. Imagine a crumbly piece of corn muffin, ah delicious and add a hint of cranberry sauce , out of the world. This weekend I love to share my grain-free corn muffin recipe. I added Jalapeno and onion for delicious flavor. Ingredients 1. 2 cups of almond flour 2. 2 table spoon coconut sugar 3. 2 eggs 4. 8 tablespoon butter 5. 1teaspoon baking soda 6. Salt to taste 7. 1 cup of yogurt 8. 1 medium size onion finely chopped 9. 2 jalapeno one for the muffin and one for the garnishing (depends on your taste bud, how much you can handl...

Every city in the world has its own tale. When we visited Barcelona on our trip to Spain, we loved its cosmopolitan and multicultural vibe, admired its Gothic and contemporary Sagrada Familia, and were mesmerized by Park Güell and lost in the Picasso museum. When we arrived in Madrid, a whole new tale, distinct from Barcelona, awaited us. Bespoke yet dynamic, Madrid boasts a huge cultural heritage, flavorful food, art, vibrant street life, and shopping, offering a whole new way to rediscover Spain.  Top five things in Madrid Plaza Mayor: Grandeur and Pomp, Nestled in the Heart of the City, Plaza Mayor is one of the most iconic landmarks worth visiting . Hustle and bustle, this ancient marketplace is surrounded by artists, shops, and cafes. Taking a stroll and enjoying a cup of coffee or tea provides a good insight into the vibrant Spanish culture. It could feel like you're in a time machine, or enjoy people-watching. Parque del Retiro:  When ...

If you follow my blog, you might be expecting Diwali celebration post. Unfortunately, this Diwali week we mourn two death in my life, both are unexpected, one is even more unfortunate. My experience in form of a poem. The Death I come from mothers blessings, tiny tots twinkling fingers, and wife’s wishes. I come from possibilities, and from impossibilities. I come from the cold silence of the coffin and from the cheer of celebration. I come knowingly and unknowingly. I come from the leisurely afternoon tea and wee hours of the stressful day. I can happen to you anywhere or everywhere or nowhere. I am eternal, absolute and I am the truth.

      The countdown has just begun and you are half a week away from the most celebrated festival of lights, the Diwali in India and the world. Along with cherishing and celebrating time with family, Diwali reminds me of the beautiful months of October and November, the stores filled with colorful accessories which you don't spot any other time of the year, especially jingles of the colorful bangles. Let the accessories do the talking - Jazz up your look with some colorful accessories, be it a colorful mojris or a pair of good heels. Even such simple dressing that will surely elevate your overall look. Wear some colorful bangles and your ethnic or Indian look will surely take the front row. Color me up please - I can't think of festivity without some bright lips or smokey or well-played eye makeup. You can do one or both. Nothing is over the top when it comes to the festivity.  But if you are doing both then tone down the outfit. The balance is the ke...

Indian festivity brings never-ending options and ways of dress up. The routes you want to take can be contemporary, classic, traditional or basics. This time I took the basic or classic route. When it comes to classic, gold, and red is the most quintessential color in Indian culture. Whether it is a wedding or festivity you will at least find one or two wearing red or gold or a combination, yet you can't deny it's timeless appeal. Here is my Indian festival look #3, a gold muga silk mekhela chadar and a red Assam silk blouse and rest of the look is simple basic gold neck piece, bangle and chain clutch. The look would be incomplete without red nails and red lips. Do let me know your take. Indian festival look #1 Indian festival look #2

Vermont has it all what you ask for a leisurely vacation, gorgeously greeting green mountains with its breathtaking views, covered bridges, enormous farms lands, barn houses and to make it even more magical is the perk up foliage, the green color transforming into orange, crimson and golden brown. If you haven't seen Vermont in the fall you certainly missing something.  There are several things to do in fall in Vermont . Here is mine. A view. ..whether you want to hike or lazy walk or a take a long drive in the car when Vermont celebrates the color of fall please do and please your eyes with the most stunning views of the changing colors of nature. Eat local and encourage farmers. ..  Vermont is all about beautiful farms and locally grown produce. Your fall trip can also be a trip to buy locally grown fruits and vegetables. A few minutes of stop buy in the local farm can get you fresh veggies and fruits. They are relatively less expensive and I don't need ...

    Antonio Gaudí's grandeur, the larger-than-life Sagrada Familia, is the most ethereal attraction in Barcelona. It was built in 1882, and the construction is still ongoing today. It is listed as a UNESCO heritage site. The iconic and impeccable Sagrada Familia is visited by more than 2 million people every year. This Gothic structure is famous for its flamboyant architecture and enthralling interior.  The assimilation of art and religion, the Sagrada Familia is an experience of its own. What you expect from a typical church visually, the Sagrada Familia is truly an exception. The colorful windows and lighting are a quintessential visual delight of Sagrada Familia. Each immaculate detail and architectural ornamentation speaks to Gaudí's awe-inspiring artistic ability and his affirmation of nature.