What started as a means to express my observations when riding the Delhi Metro is now about maintaining a not-so-personal diary about the "everyday" Life! Expect a lot of opinions, a love for the unusual, and the tendency to blog on-the-go, unfiltered, with bias, and ALWAYS with a cup of chai...[and some AI]
Not Silence of the Lambs, Nothing Depraved, Just an Opinion about Sheep Shearing Videos
The Many Ways of Eating Shakkar: Summarized for Simpletons & Pretentiously Fancy Pricks
Moha is on a Roll...Whoops! Was Talking about the 'Mohal Roll'
This is about smart cooking, passionate and driven by a desire to recreate recipes in a way that something as rushed as a Breakfast seems a more celebrated affair - something to look forward to! Moha had been observing how I have this keen interest in things that are rolled-up, filled to the curled brim with the goodness of veggies and leafy contents. The ideas were already rushing to her mind and recently she put them to good execution, creating a roll that had some very lovable traits.Moha Sets New Benchmarks for the Perfect Punjabi Makki-di-Roti
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| Moha's Makki Di Roti |
Snacking, Munching, Food Hunting as 3-Pronged Daily Management Tool
Tends to Jolt the senses, Controlling Anxiety Pangs: this applies to food options that are dangerously spicy or cold to the extent that they freeze-up your mouth. Why does it work? The same reason I shared above but this goes one step ahead. How?
Unsolicited Swagger when Sipping Tea | Are you a Tea Snob - use the Check-list!
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You are a tea snob if you pay a big tip for a single serving of tea at a cafe
Are you a tea snob?
You are a tea snob if your definition of eating out means starting and ending the meal with teaIf you hit up any online UK tabloid, something like the Daily Mail UK, you will find lifestyle experts churning out heaps of summarized rules of tea subcultures. However, some people have mannerisms that are hard to explain. They have the same, slower-than-life head movement, some taking time to blink in ultra-slow motion, sighing with each sip, looking around as if they have been served the nectar of Life, and soon, they will be Immortals.
You are a tea snob if you start discussing tea flavors during conversations about family, career, and relationships
If you are actually trying to grab attention at a bistro or café, this works, but I have seen folks do it habitually, perhaps unconsciously, and it just doesn’t make sense. Exuding attitude when having a cup of tea at your work desk or when trying to rush through the getting-ready-in-the-morning regimen just doesn’t make sense.
You are a tea snob if you talk about types of tea when people talk about recipes and food
Add to this the fact that some people sip excruciatingly slow, to the point of making you believe that the texture of their stuff is so heavenly that you need to ensure that each droplet makes an impact on your tongue, and you should feel every sip’s molecular impact as the liquid slowly makes it way down your throat.
You are a tea snob if you think a couple of green teas can work wonders with the gravest infection you have caught
Honestly, I should not be saying much about the etiquette of sipping tea since I confess to making those irritating, slurpy noises, taking the time to savor each sip. However, I am not as loud as some comedians out there who make themselves heard across the room. Habitually, I cannot allow the tea to cool down and sip when it is rather hot, almost boiling. This is also a part of my tonsil and throat allergy management approach, i.e., sipping down extra-hot fluids helps to keep my throat calm.
You are a tea snob if you think milk within chai amounts to 'drinking milk'
QUICK CHECKLIST:
Diagnose if You Suffer From Tea Snob Syndrome
1. The Slow-Motion Sip:
2. The Pinky Manifesto:
3. The Herbal Healer Complex:
4. The Temperature Tragedy:
5. The Café Philosopher:
6. The Instagram Alchemist:
7. The Teabag Tourist:
8. The Office Herbal Evangelist:
9. The Green Tea Martyr:
10. The Ritual Purist:
11. The Philosophical Slurper:
12. The Brand Loyalist:
13. The Wellness Oracle:
14. The Seasonal Strategist:
15. The Family Historian:
16. The Conversational Hijacker:
17. The Spiritual Steeper:
18. The Tea-Set Fetishist:
19. The Pinky of Progress:
20. The Late-Night Philosopher:
Final Indicator: The Existential Kettle Test
You are a tea snob if you travel with tea bags of at least 5 different types
Updated on January 29th, 2018: for the first time during this Winter season, I am not liking the green tea a lot. Want to revert to this habit to ensure the health gains are not lost. A season of sweet indulgences, 2018 has been calorie-fi-cally unrelenting...just had a lovely gajar ka halwa sort of mithai from a teammate. The verdict? Unrealistically good!!
You are a tea snob if you start naming kids and pets as Lavender, Chamomile, or Herby
Updated on February 22nd, 2018: feeling a bit pressured in sticking to my tea-sipping ways now that the summer season is on the verge of starting. Ginger tea has been my savior for the last two months or so, used each time I felt some soreness or harshness in my throat. Might try other ways of consuming ginger, apart from pickling it in lemon. Herbal teas don't taste that good without the milk and sugar, though I am not very fond of tea high on the sugar aspect.
You are a tea snob if you have almost daily stories about having your cup of tea
Updated on April 5th, 2018: it is the proper, hate-worthy season, here in Delhi, and regular herbal or green tea blends have given way to simple concoctions prepared with home-boiled ginger, honey, and peppermint. The servings are small. The mix gets steamed up rather well in my flask by the time I reach the office. Want to hold on to this one rather easy, healthy habit throughout the sun-drenched season.
You are a tea snob if your bedside has electrical kettles and tea bags instead of your phone or a family photo
JOIN SOME MORE TEA-INSPIRED DISCUSSIONS!
Me & Moha Finally Did It…I meant Baking a Homely Chocolate Cake
| Sprinkled with Walnuts Cauz I Love Dem |
Red Underwear – does it empower you? & More Innerwear Conversations
Don't have the usual psychological study to share with you guys but yes, for me this color is about being passionate, driven by self-confidence. I have explored almost shades of red as a part of my outerwear options. This spilled over the zone of inner wear to work.
Sleeping with a Collar? Not my cup of tea!
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| Discussing My Strange Reason for Sleeping Difficulties |
Dyslexia or Dysgraphia due to Breaking the Habit?
Remembering ECW: When Pro-wrestling was for Real
DIY Throat Management: Washing Away Potential Threats with Betadine Gargling
That Heavy Anxious Feeling: Exhaling Away the Blues, with a Thrust
[Suggested Reading: Me, Anxiety & Mornings]
Tea Tree Oil: Drops of Naturalness Make a Difference
Guilty, First-Time Offenders: Couldn’t French it Perfectly!
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| DIY French Toasting with Wife |
DIY Grooming Blogging: my trimmer is wiser than an electric shaver!
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What makes the electric shaver un-great for me?
Things that make TRIMMER more suited for my SHAVING challenges:
- I can use the trimmer almost regularly, unlike the shaver, which has more of a hair-pulling action
- Trimmer is more agile in terms of being maneuvered under the nostrils
- My Philips trimmer handles my chin challenge rather well, i.e., I have a rounded-in chin that needs an efficient but no-cut blade with the need for repeated strokes
- Less power-consuming, the trimmer can be used with the shortest recharging cycles
- While shavers need a slight dose of skin-caring solutions, gels, etc., my trimmer does not irritate the skin at all
- Shavers find it difficult to scrape away the growth in my upper throat area…something that my trimmer does rather well
- There are days I find white dust after using the trimmer. This is dry, flaky skin, and it tends to fly around
- Trimmer is very safe for working around the edge of lips, nostrils, sideburns, etc.
- Not a big fan of cleaning the trimmer inside-out each time, the usual blowing works
- The most obvious reason - my trimmer gives great styling options where I can literally play around with different beard patterns...also a great way to make the morning routine more fun!!
That slight [Trim + Razor shaping] that works rather good:
A Pickled Obsession that Infests Me Right Now: Ginger & Garlic
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| Pickling: Ways to Up Daily Ginger, Garlic Intake |
It has been a slow recovery from my bout of jaundice and among the few lifestyle changes and dietary adjustments that I had to make, I took upon another innocently addictive exploration – pickling using vinegar. I have to ramp-up basic detox agents like ginger and garlic apart from herbs that help the liver to leach away the abundance of contaminants in the blood. My wife not being a very garlic-ky person made it clear that having a persistent Sulfur breath was akin to killing our couple time. Now, I had to find a way of consuming more of garlic without the breath and without the torture of consuming it in a raw, highly potent form.
Going (Pea)Nuts…yet again, Winters does this to me!
Loving the Flames – a peek into Unplanned Bonfires & Loving the Flickers!
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| Exploring Mood Enhancing Benefits of Sitting by Fire |
Why some people cannot get enough of loving a woman's navel?
The navel, also known as the belly button, is a small depression located on the abdomen. The anatomy of the navel includes the following parts:
Umbilicus: This is the visible part of the navel, which is the small depression on the surface of the skin.
Umbilical cord: During pregnancy, the umbilical cord connects the baby to the placenta and allows for the transfer of nutrients and oxygen from the mother to the developing fetus.
Umbilical ring: This is the small opening in the abdominal muscles where the umbilical cord was attached.
Umbilical stalk: This is the small piece of tissue that connects the umbilicus to the umbilical ring.
Umbilical granuloma: This is a small, benign growth that can occur in the navel, usually after the umbilical cord has been cut at birth.
Scar tissue: The navel area may contain scar tissue, which results from the cutting of the umbilical cord.
What is the easiest way to clean the grout lines in your home?
A grout line is the small gap or space between the tiles in a tiled surface such as a floor or wall. The grout is a material, typically made of cement or a similar mixture, that is used to fill these gaps and hold the tiles in place. It also helps to keep the surface sealed and protect it from water damage and mold. Grout lines are usually narrow and not always visible, but they can become discolored and dirty over time, and require cleaning to maintain the appearance of the tiled surface. The color of the grout is usually chosen to be similar to the color of the tile, which makes it less visible, but it can also be chosen to be a contrasting color.
My Wavering Aversion to Cabbage – Don't Count on It
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| Google Funny Animal Pics for the Funniest Images |
Don't Look Down upon Window Shopping Food - It is a Thriving Sub-culture
Seeking Compliments Has Got Nothing To Do With Vanity…In Most Cases
[Suggested: My Opinion about Dressing-up in Winters]
Something Soulful about Gajar Ka Halwa: Addictive Winter Feasting
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There is no substitute for it! There is no other sweet preparation in or around the city that comes even close to the flavor of blood red carrots, slowly cooked for hours.Yes, there are many commercial eateries that put-up this winter season treat for folks like me but honestly, the retailed version is never up to the mark. The variety prepared by my wife has been patiently cooked for hours, sometimes spread over a couple of days without taking the shortcut of adding condensed milk or excess khoya. The difference can be seen, and felt, in the first bite. Moha’s version of Gajar Halwa has that laidback smokiness to it.
Is eating popcorn late in the night a good idea?
Eating high-calorie, high-fat, and high-sugar foods late at night can be detrimental to your health. Some specific examples of foods that are best avoided at midnight include:
Fried foods: French fries, fried chicken, and other fried foods are high in calories and can disrupt sleep.
Sweets: Candy, cookies, and cake are high in sugar and can cause blood sugar spikes that can affect sleep.
High-fat meats: Processed meats such as bacon and sausages are high in saturated fat and can be difficult to digest, leading to discomfort and poor sleep.
Spicy foods: Spicy foods can cause acid reflux and heartburn, which can be uncomfortable and disrupt sleep.
It's important to note that eating any food before bed can disrupt sleep because it takes time for the body to digest the food, and also consuming large meals can cause discomfort. It's better to eat a light, healthy snack before bed, such as yogurt, fruit, or nuts.
Popcorn is a whole-grain food that is a good source of fiber, antioxidants, and other important nutrients. Some of the specific health benefits of eating popcorn include:
Fiber: Popcorn is high in fiber, which can help keep you feeling full and promote healthy digestion.
Antioxidants: Popcorn contains polyphenols, a type of antioxidant that has been linked to a lower risk of heart disease and certain cancers.
Low-calorie: Popcorn is a low-calorie snack that can be a good choice for those who are trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight.
Gluten-free: Popcorn is a gluten-free food, making it a good option for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
It's important to note that not all types of popcorn are created equal, so it's best to choose popcorn that is air-popped or lightly seasoned. Avoid buttery or cheese-flavored popcorn, which can be high in calories, fat, and sodium.
Why buying genuine cacti online is difficult?
Why are tiled walls not a good idea for the bedroom?
When considering home improvement projects, many people opt for tiled walls. They are easy to clean, stylish, and can add value to your home. However, tiled walls may not be the best choice for the bedroom. In this article, we will discuss why tiled walls are not a good idea for the bedroom and some of the potential drawbacks of using them in this room.
Tiled walls can make a bedroom look sterile
When considering tiled walls for the bedroom, it's important to keep in mind how they can affect the overall look and feel of the room. Tiled walls can give the bedroom a sterile, hospital-like feel, which may not be ideal if you're trying to create a warm and inviting space. Additionally, tiled walls can make the room look cold and uninviting. If not maintained properly, the grout between tiles can also crack and crumble, which can give the bedroom an unfinished or "under construction" look.
If you're set on using tiled walls in your home, it may be best to hire a professional to install them. This way, you can be sure that they are installed correctly and that any potential issues are avoided.
The grout can be difficult to clean
Cleaning grout can be a difficult and time-consuming task. If not cleaned properly, grout can become stained, mildewed, and moldy. It can also crack and crumble. Replacing grout can be a difficult and messy process.
To clean grout, start by mixing equal parts water and vinegar in a bowl. Then, using a old toothbrush or other soft-bristled brush, scrub the grout with the mixture. Rinse the area with clean water afterwards. For difficult stains, you may need to repeat this process several times.
To prevent grout from becoming stained or mildewed in the first place, it is important to seal it after it is installed. You can purchase grout sealer at most hardware stores. Once applied, grout sealer will need to be reapplied every few months to keep it effective.
Tiled walls can be cold and impersonal
Tiled walls can make a room feel uninviting and impersonal. The hard, glossy surface of tiles can give a bedroom a sterile, hospital-like feel. Tiles are often used in public spaces such as bathrooms and kitchens, which can make a bedroom feel like less of a personal space. Tiled walls can also make a room seem smaller and more cramped.
If you're looking for a cozy, inviting bedroom, tiled walls are probably not the best choice. Consider painting the walls instead. You could also use wallpaper or fabric to cover the walls. These materials will help to make the room feel warmer and more inviting.
You may not be able to hang pictures or artwork on tiled walls
Hanging pictures or artwork on tiled walls can be difficult, as tiles are smooth and hard, making it difficult to get nails or screws into them without damaging the tile. The grout lines between tiles can also make it difficult to hang pictures or artwork straight. If you are determined to hang pictures or artwork on tiled walls, you may need to get creative with your methods. Picture rails or adhesive strips may be better suited for hanging pictures or artwork on tiled walls than nails or screws.
You may need to hire a professional to install tiled walls
Hiring a professional to install tiled walls may be the best option for several reasons. A professional tiler will have the experience and expertise to ensure that the job is done correctly, and can also advise on the best type of tiles to use for your particular project. Tiling is a delicate process, and even if you are careful, you may void the warranty on the tiles if you attempt to install them yourself.
Another reason to hire a professional is that they will have the proper tools and equipment for the job. Tiling requires special saws, cutters, and adhesives, which most people do not have in their homes. Attempting to install tiles without the proper tools can be dangerous, as well as being more likely to result in a poor finish.
Finally, professionals have access to trade discounts on tiles and supplies. This can save you a significant amount of money on your project, as well as ensuring that you get high-quality materials.
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Lohri – yes, it is essentially a Bonfire Thing!
When Healthy Snacking Makes Too Much Noise
Is Misunderstanding ‘Big Data’ akin to Misinterpreting ‘How to Live’?
The Valium Pages in My DIY Life’s Diary
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| Benzos Like Valium Bring About a "Relaxed" High |
Why deep-throating DIGITIZATION in India is stupid?
Using Coffee as a Workplace Management Tool
Should You Work Out When You’re Not Feeling Well? What Actually Helps and What Doesn’t
What “not feeling well” actually means in real life, not in theory
In practical terms, not feeling well is rarely a single condition. It usually shows up as a mix of:- low energy
- mild body discomfort
- mental fatigue
- lack of motivation
My Precious…Utterly Moha-licious DIY Chocolates
DIY Lifestyle Tuning: Finding Ways to Salad(ify) My Day
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| Finding Ways to Eat Salad Every Day & Actually Like It - Tricks, Tips | My Health |
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