Vacation to Hanoi, Vietnam - Everything about our 7 day trip


 Helloooo....Sinchao....We traveled to Northern Vietnam in mid-September for a week, and honestly, cannot wait to return to the country to see other regions.Halong BayOur visit to Vietnam was a very last-minute plan. We'd initially decided on Europe, but with the whole Visa queue chaos going on, we shifted our sights to Asia, and then picked Vietnam. He has had his eyes set on Halong Bay ever since the James Bond movie ( Tomorrow never dies, I think), but he had to convince me a little about how this could transform into a 7 day trip. Being a fan of Vietnamese...
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Refreshing Melon Salad Recipe | How to make Watermelon salad | Watermelon and Feta Salad [Video]


Refreshing Melon Salad with sweet and juicy watermelon and muskmelon, tossed along with onions, olives, mint leaves and feta cheese. Dressing with an instant balsamic vinegar dressing. Perfect for the hot summer days when the fruits are in season.  In a hurry? Jump to Video or Jump to Recipe This year the temperatures started rising in March and it became so hot that I'd begun hating stepping into the kitchen. The thought of the hot stove or even hot food made me balk a few times. And at times like this, I crave a juicy sweet Watermelon...
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Methi Matar Malai Recipe | How to make Methi Matar Malai [Video]


Methi Matar Malai Recipe with step by step video instructions. Methi Matar Malai is a creamy mildly flavored curry made from methi or fenugreek leaves, fresh green peas and cream (malai).  In a hurry? Jump to Video or Jump to Recipe There are days when I crave a spicy tantalizing curry that can set my mouth on fire. And then there are days when all I want is milder flavors that calm my soul. This Methi Matar Malai curry is the latter. It is a very mildly spiced creamy curry that pairs excellently with soft roti or naan.What is Methi...
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Sev Paratha Recipe | How to make Sev Paratha | Easy Paratha Recipe [Video]


Sev Paratha recipe with step by step video instructions. Sev Paratha is a wholewheat based flatbread that is stuffed with sev, onions and spices. Sev Paratha makes for a delicious breakfast or a light evening snack.  In a hurry? Jump to Video or Jump to Recipe Sev Paratha!! It's so yummy, you have got to try it!Last year when the pandemic waned a little, I found myself alone for lunch one day with just a packet of thick sev in the snacks box. And I just got a lunch idea. I had seen sev paratha on TV but never really made any or eaten too....
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