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Friday, March 8, 2019

Mysuru Brew Kombucha by Depth 'n Green | Good to Know Facts

As you all know I was in Mysore about two weeks ago and while I roamed around exploring the city, in the hot summer heat, I landed up in this small joint Depth 'n' Green, in one of the most sort after areas of Mysore, Gokulam.

I like a place for its character, a place where the owners love what they do and that's when I met Pushpir, a trained chef from America roaming around like a busy bee talking on the phone, but what caught my attention the most was the genuine smile on his face.

Pushpir: Owner - Depth 'n' Green

This small eatery had so much life around it and the ambience so positive that you would like to sit down and get lost in your thoughts surrounded by smiling faces and some delicious vegetarian food.

I started talking to Pushpir, also excited as we share our mother tongue, and he reminded me of all the good folks back home (Punjab) and how seriously we Punjabis take our food. The next thing I know, we had been chatting for about 30 minutes and it was time for me to leave.

But in between conversations and learning about his eventful past, I had a chance to get myself a Kombucha, this fermented tea, pungent smelling when you take that first sip, but it had something about it that I had to share it with all of you.

Before I tell you more about the Kombucha, I highly recommend Depth 'n' Green, if you are from Mysore or visiting. I can't wait to visit again and try out the oh so appetising food.

What is Kombucha?

Kombucha is fermented black or green tea which is naturally effervescent and a tad bit alcoholic due to the bacteria and yeast used in the preparation to make this funny smelling, yet a must have drink!

What are the ingredients of Kombucha?

Main ingredients used to make Kombucha are: Green or Black Tea, Sugar, Bacteria and Yeast.

Benefits of Drinking Kombucha?

This drink is high in Probiotics (good bacteria) and thus great for a healthy gut.
Kombucha is a good source of Vitamin B which further helps with metabolism and increased energy levels
The drink is definitely hydrating and makes for a great natural drink for summer.
When made with green tea it is also a source of anti oxidants.
It relieves inflammation and helps reduce hypertension and stress.
To top it all, Mysuru Brew Kombucha is also Vegan.

So yes, it is an acquired taste as I mentioned to Pushpir, but it sure is something you should try. The lingering taste kinda of gets you hooked and so do the immediate after effects. For me it was the best thing I had all day in the soaring Mysore heat.

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Author: Dilpreet Kaur Sandhu

Monday, December 24, 2018

Raisin Cheese with Honey-Sesame Vermicelli Recipe. A Warm and Sweet Edible Christmas Wreath.

Ho Ho Ho! Jingle Bells! Christmas is here and so is 'This' Santa with the "Raisin cheese" and Honey-Sesame Vermicelli to bless you with Health. No no...not the Dish but, the Recipe. :D

A Warm and Sweet Edible Christmas Wreath. :)

Did you ever eat Raisin Cheese? No...not the Raisin Cheesecake. I am talking about the Raisin Flavoured Cheese! Did you? Did i? Yes, And, that too by Accident! ;P Read on to know how. ;)

My Original Idea was to make a "Raisin Rabdi". But, after making the plain Milk Rabdi, i mixed in the Raisin puree and cooked it more to thicken it. That's when some compound in the Raisin decided to act on the milk and turn it in to Cottage Cheese consistency. And, that's how i tasted Raisin Cheese! ;P Anyhow...it tasted good with the "Honey-Sesame Vermicelli" so, i decided to share the recipe with you all. :) I will give another try with the Raisin Rabdi and if i succeed, will definitely share the recipe with you. :)

Enough of this Long and Boring(was it?) chat. Let's just jump to the recipe of this Healthy and Super Tasty Sweet Treat. :)

Note: I am not writing it in a regular step wise fashion. I am quite new to this food blogging thing and i get confused with writing steps and listing out ingredients. No no...Don't blame my MS because, i have been bad with numbers and orderly things right from my childhood. So, let me just write everything down in a 'casual chat' fashion. :)

1.Raisin Cheese with Honey-Sesame Vermicelli: First, dry roast the Vermicelli until it gives off a toasted flavour. And then, keep it aside to cool off. Click HERE for the Review of Pro Nature Organic Atta Vermicelli.

Put the black sesame seeds in a large sieve and sieve off the stones. In India, Black sesame seeds are notorious for it's stone content so, if you are not comfortable with this tedious job then substitute it with white sesame seeds. The Flavour will be compromised a little though!

In a hot wok, put 2-3 tbspns of Ghee/Clarified butter and when it completely melts, put a small glass of water(100-150 ml) and bring it to a boil. Now add the toasted vermicelli Turn off the stove and keep it aside. When you are ready to serve then, heat it up, turn off the stove, Pour the Honey and Fold it carefully in to the cooked vermicelli. Sprinkle rest of the Toasted Sesame seeds and you're Done! :)

2.Raisin Cheese:
Take 1 litre of Full-Fat Cow Milk in a thick bottomed pan and bring it to a boil. Now, keep it on a low flame and reduce it while stirring every few minutes. When it reduces to a thick cream like consistency, add the Raisin puree(Boil a fistful of raisins and puree them without water) and cook it further to a granular cottage cheese consistency. Do not make it too dry. And the Raisin Cheese is ready!

While serving, assemble both Honey-Sesame vermicelli and Raisin Cheese while making sure not to mix them up.. Tastes Best when served warm. Serve a Sweet Christmas Wreath like i did:

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Wish you all a Merry Christmas. :)
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Here's my Forever favorite Christmas Song 'Jingle bell rock' by Bobby helms. Yes, that popular song that they dance to in the 'Mean Girls' movie.

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Infinite Merries, Infinite Love.
Siri.

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Soulfull Millet Smoothix Review. A New Launch from Soulfull.

Chronic MS and 5 PM Hunger pangs… are the two things that I am seriously struggling with. They both go hand in hand to churn up troubles for me you know. Here’s how: The MS Fatigue pumps in right when i think that i am out of my Afternoon Nap Mode and am ready to whip up a snack for myself. They never fail to succeed in leaving me like a ‘Bhooka Fakir’ for the rest of the evening. I know i know…Swiggy/Zomato/Uber eats exist but, how long can you survive on the same junk everyday!? So, when someone throws you a 1 minute No-Junk snack product, you feel blessed. Don’t you? I Sure Did. Here’s my Review of the Bangalore based health food brand Soulfull’s new launch: Millet Smoothix.

2 single serve sachets in a Free shaker. This shaker set's price is 60/- INR. Also, it comes in a 5 sachet carton without a shaker too which costs 150/- INR.

The cap of this shaker is completely spill-proof. So, you need not worry when you shake things up. ;)

This is how the Millet Smoothix powder looks like.

This is a 350 ml shaker and i made around 250 ml smoothie with Hot milk and jaggery to taste. I felt that 200 ml to 300 ml would be the right range depending on your taste. For me, 225 ml was perfectly balanced.

Review:

Soulfull is a brand that is very dear to my Heart because, The SoulfullBanana Ragi flakes has been my most favourite breakfast flakes from the past 4+ years.Now, they’ve launched a range of evening snack products. This Millet Smoothix is one of them.

The Soulfull Millet Smoothix is an Instant smoothie powder which is made up of a chockfull of healthiest ingredients that have been bombarding the headlines these days: Millets. Millets are the oldest known superfood in India. From Granny to Farmer, millets are everyone’s best food choice. Along with millets, this smoothie mix contains 12 grains, cereals, pulses and jaggery. Comes in 'Almond' and 'Chocolate' flavours.

Enjoy it with Cold or Hot Milk.

You waiting for the Taste judgement? Ha ha…here it is:

LOVE IT! LOVE IT!! LOOOOOVVVVEEEE IT!!!

It tastes Comforting and Smooth. The BEST part is: It doesn’t have Cardamom like every other health drink out there in the market. I don’t like it. I gag whenever I have any health drink that has cardamom in it.(I Love Cardamom Chai and Thandai though.)

My 5 PM Hunger pangs are Taken Care of Forever by the Soulfull Millet Smoothix. One Happy Human i feel like!

And, Being a Chronic MS patient, cooking breakfast is also out of my bounds. So, I just eat a little cereal like the Soulfull Banana flakes or when i am too lazy, i just gulp down a glass of warm milk with Boost. That’s it. They say it is the secret of their energy but, in my case, it failed to give me the necessary energy to pop out of my fatigue mode. Instead, all that it did was: "Increase the number of cavities". X-( So, this Soulfull Millet Smoothix has been a God-sent product for me on my Lazy Days. Keeps me Full and Energetic till lunch. #HungerSatisfied #SmartFood

And also, Good Food is the Secret of Good Skin! So, i might as well call it a Beauty Smoothie! ;D

Do i Recommend?
Definitely! My Love can not be Measured with any existing unit! The Soulfull Millet Smoothix has Made my life Infinite Times Easier and Healthier. I have Definitely Found a New FAVOURITE from soulfull! And, this Millet Smoothix is going to hold that place For a Verrrrrryyyyyyy Long Time! <3 This Happy Human wants to make many more Humans Happy by Suggesting This Soulfull Millet Smoothix to Banish their Hunger Pangs!

Conclusion:
Free of Additives, Fillers Preservatives and Sugar, The Soulfull Millet Smoothix is a Pure Health Treat with a super Affordable Price tag! *Thumbs Up!*

Buy Online From: Amazon.in

Have you tried the Soulfull Millet Smoothix? Share your experience with us. :) And would you like to see more flavours in the Millet Smoothix? Tell us which ones in the Comments section below. :) If you ask me, i would tell 'Thandai', 'Salted' and 'Butterscotch/Caramel'. He he... ;P

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Infinite Love,

Siri.

Thursday, May 10, 2018

Seer Secrets Sabdariffa Tisane Herbal Tea Review. An Excellent Floral Source of Vitamin C!

Are you a Green Tea Hater like me?

Then you will definitely like this Sabdariffa Tisane Herbal Tea from Seer Secrets Like i Did!

Let's see why i said that.

*Sabdariffa is also referred to as 'Roselle'.

It is encased in a sturdy glass bottle.

That 'Indian Native Hibiscus' and 'Mint' are from my Backyard.

Outer Cardboard box.

The opening is covered with a thick absorbent paper which acts as a barrier to moisture and thereby prevents spoilage.

This is how the dry Roselle/Hibiscus sabdariffa buds look like.

Review:
Sabdariffa/Roselle tea, also called as Sour tea is an excellent floral source of vitamin C. It also has multitude of other nourishing ingredients(see 'about the product' pic). It brews a vivid gem stone red tea which is a treat for the eyes. You can use 1 bud if you like it light and two if you like it strong like me.

They say it tastes like cranberries. But, i say: Doesn't matter if you are a fan of cranberries or not, you will definitely fall in love with this one. I hate cranberries but i fell in love with it right from the 3rd sip. 3rd Because the first and second tasted really sharp and sour. But from the third, a Burst of Flavour hit me and it was way too yummily sour and was a treat for the tongue. And, i did not add any kind of sweetener to it.

You can also get a little lighter but just as yummy second brew out of the first used buds. I brewed this 2nd batch in the pic below that day in the evening after my strong first batch in the morning.

Do i Recommend?
Recently Cipla released "Activkids Immuno boosters" which is a chocolate flavoured daily supplement of immune boosters for kids. I am pretty sure they will cook up something like this for Adults too. But, all of us should be conscious that supplementing body with natural nourishing foods is always the best choice unless otherwise required. So, i recommend including foods like this Seer secrets Sabdariffa Tisane Herbal tea to naturally enhance/maintain your health.

Rating: 5/5.

Psssttt....How about Mixing it with a Face mask!? Let's see how it goes. ;)

Retails for 495/- INR on Amazon.in but right now, you can get it on Qtrove.com for 475/- INR.

In the Sun, it's a proper Jewel in a Jar. <3 Don't you think?

You can also add in a little Mint for that flavour kick. ;)

My Mini Mint Garden.

So, have you tried the Seer secrets Sabdariffa Tisane Herbal tea? Do you want to? Have you tried any other tasty Green tea Alternatives? Share with us in the comments section below.

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Infinite Love,
Siri.

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*Product was provided by the brand for review purpose. Jhoot boley kavva kaatey. I shall always give honest opinions whether it is a purchsed one or not.*

*Activ kids Immuno boosters image source: immunoboosters.in

Rest of them are clicked by Me with my Canon 60D.*

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

My Blog is Robbing Me! It's High time i Break "it"!

Robbing me not off My Money but My Life.

Let's Begin with 'That "Cliche" Story'...

I belonged to the clan of kids whom people called 'Good for Nothing' category. Yes, i was good for their definition of 'Nothing'. In my definition, Nothing meant Everything. I was Differently Abled in my Mind. My world was Different in Dimension......Those Zillion Cloud forms, Those Mesmerizing Leaves when the Sunlight passes through them, That Soft Soil in my Fist, The Dust that Puffed up in to Glowing Curls against the sunlight when mum was Sweeping, The Amusing World through that Translucent Yellow paper which came wrapped around the Natraj Eraser and etc., etc., etc.,

To put in a filmy way: 'Saavli patharon se meri dosti thi...chaal meri kya hai Mitti jaanti thi...' (Tweaked lyrics of 'Safar' song from 'Harry met Sejal'.)

And also, Picture this: Sounds Cliche but, I am kinda 'Him' in terms of Mind.

Yes, the Un-forgettable 'Ishaan avasthi' from 'Taare zameen par'. <3

So, obviously, Everyone around me used to get super Annoyed with my Meagre Score cards. However, This Routine Ended with the End of my 'League O' Literacy'.

And then my "League O' Blog" started. I thought i will Blog away to Glory while trying to Save the World and it's Beings through my Conscious Beauty blog.

And then........Pop's up....... "Multiple Sclerosis"! A Chronic Nerve Degenerating Disorder.

Because my Nerves are Degenerating, The Wiring in my Brain got Messed Up and my Energy levels have hit Rock Bottom. Fatigue has become my Super Star Symptom. Whenever i am working up my brains to churn out a Write-up in that Standard 'Blogging Format', my Brain is screaming - "Gimme a Break"! "I'm Exhausted Already"!

That Format is constantly making me think about all those Writing Rules i Must Follow, 200 words, Keywords(I mean, how am i supposed to stuff keywords like: Insurance, Gas/Electricity, Mortgage, Attorney, Loans, Lawyer, Donate, Conference Call, Degree, Credit and so on and on and on... just to earn a dime?)
CPC, SEO, Page views, Social media/Internet-Presence/Visibility, PR and what not! With all of these Occupying my Mind and Exhausting my Brain Big Time, I am Totally Missing Living My 'Magical Dimension of Life'. That is My 'Life'. How can i Live without my Life!?

So, It's High time i Break "it": "The Rules"!

Here's the Big Decision:

I am not going to write in that Format Anymore. In fact, i am not going to write much anymore. Meaning, my 'Image:Write-up' Ratio in a Blog post will be '90:10' or even '99:1' if needed. From now...My Images will Speak for me. or, in this case: Almost 'write for me'.

By Doing this,
(Sing with this tune in head: The lines and the tune in which the li'l kiddo sings at the beginning in 'Calvin Harris - Slide'. I tweaked those lyrics.)

I Might.....

Miss the Opportunities...

Miss Network-ability...

Miss Possibilities...

I Might...I Might...

I Will.....

Empty my Blogging Rife...

And Live the Gamut of Life...

Live the Gamut of Life...

I Will... I Will...

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After all, What can be Bigger than 'A Gamut' of Life. Right?

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So, is MS the Culprit? Hmmm...Yes and No. 'Yes' because it Reduced my Ability to Write a Blog Physically but, 'No' because it couldn't Disable my Mind's Ability to See the World in that Unique Dimension.

So, From Now, I am going to be a "Differently Abled Blogger". :)

I may not Blog as Regularly but will definitely Blog 'Differently'. :) I will Keep Sharing with you 'The Gamut of Life' that i Lived.
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I want to Thank all of my 4 or 5 Regular readers from every single cell of my body for still Sticking around even with my Snail paced Blogging. Thank you so much guys... :) <3

So, what do you feel about this decision of mine? Let me know in the comments section below. :)

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Infinite Love,

Siri.

That Screaming Model: Me. :)

Pic Taken by: Dear Hub.

Wednesday, August 9, 2017

New Launch/Review: Soulfull Millet Muesli Review.

There are two kinds of Mornings: The Good ones and the Bad Ones. But Soulfull seems to have discovered a 'Third Kind': The Awesome ones! :)

Awesome because they've churned out a Muesli made out of Millets! Millets, as we all know, are the most Sustainable food on the planet. And it's been the Natural Ancient Super food of our Ancestors in India. So, let's see if Soulfull succeeded in providing us with an interesting/tasty way of including Millets in our diet.

To be honest, i was never really a fan of any Muesli that we find usually in the Indian market. Read on to know if these stole my Taste buds.

*Note: These products were sent to me by Soulfull for Review/Promotion. As Always, I shall be my Honest Best. :)

The Three variants of Soulfull Millet Muesli are:

1. Soulfull Fruity Millet Muesli.
2. Soulfull Crunchy Millet Muesli.
3. Soulfull Diet Millet Muesli.

Price: 245/- INR.

First up is the Soulfull Fruity Millet Muesli Review:

Ingredients:
Rolled Oats (44%), Whole wheat flakes (Wheat, Sugar, Iodised salt, Malt extract and Antioxidants - INS 322 & INS 306), Mixed Fruit Crushes (Sugar, Strawberry & Pine Apple, Water, Thickener (INS 440), Acidity regulator (INS 330 & INS 331), Preservatives - INS 224 & INS 211), Honey, Ragi Flakes (Ragi, Edible Palm Oil, Stabilizer - INS 170, Iodised salt, Antioxidant - INS 322), Apple Juice concentrate, Invert syrup, Almond, Wheat Bran, Oats Bran, Antioxidant (INS 306).

Review:
This is my Most Favorite variant out of all the three. Soulfull Fruity Millet Muesli with Almonds is flavored with Natural Real Strawberry and Pineapple Fruit Crush! I guess that is why It tastes so delightfully yummy. When you have it with milk, it tastes like fruity milkshake with a crunch! :D It contains a reasonable amount of Ragi flakes to call it a millet muesli. I am so addicted to it that i have it not just for breakfast but at any given time of the day when my hunger pangs decide to strike.

It contains wheat bran and oats bran too. That adds a chock full of fiber i say.

I love it with Cow milk and a little Brown sugar or Coconut sugar. But, out of curiosity, i decided to experiment a little and had it with Almond milk and Raw Sesame seeds. Guess what! It turned out kinda fab! The nutty flavor of Sesame seeds and Almond milk perfectly married the Fruity flavor of the Soulfull Fruity Millet Muesli. <3

Click the Image below to Buy it on Amazon.in :

Next up is the Soulfull Crunchy Millet Muesli Review:

Ingredients:
Rolled Oats (43%), Whole wheat flakes (28%) (Wheat, sugar, iodised salt, Malt extract and Antioxidants - INS 322 & INS 306), Ragi Flakes (4%) (Ragi, Edible palm oil, Stabilizer - INS 170, Iodised salt, Antioxidant - INS 322)

Review:

As the name suggests, this Soulfull Crunchy Millet Muesli with Almonds and Raisins is definitely 'Crunchy' at it's best. And it does not taste sickly sweet like the usual supermarket shelf variants(which am really not a fan of). It contains a decent amount of Almonds and Raisins. The only drawback of this variant is that it contains far too less Ragi flakes to call it a Millet muesli. :/ But anyways, it tastes really yum and that's what matters i say. Right? ;D
*Note: That Yellow spoon up there in the bowl is a Re-cycled one from my 'Fresh menu' food order. Trust me. I did not buy that. And i am going to used it until it's worst break. He he he...

To preserve the crunch while eating, i decided to try it with Greek Yogurt which is thick and won't dampen the muesli and make it soggy. I used the Epigamia Greek Yogurt in Vanilla. It is flavored with real vanilla beans and hence tastes like heaven. I must say that the combo worked well. Mid way, i thought, why not add a few Bangalore Blue Grapes for that tang along with a little milk. Now that added a much needed kick to my bowl. <3

Click the Image below to Buy it on Amazon.in :

Will try and review the 'Diet' variant on my Instagram.

Rating:

Fruity: 5/5

Crunchy: 4.5/5

Do i Recommend?

Definitely. Especially the 'Fruity' variant with Natural/Real Strawberry and Pineapple Fruit Crush. But, i wish they add more Ragi flakes to their range of Millet Muesli. Since this 'Fruity' variant contains Real Fruit Crush, preservatives have been used. So, Choose at your own Discretion. The 'Crunchy' variant does not contain any preservatives.

I am an ardent fan of the Soulfull Banana Ragi flakes. This Soulfull 'Fruity' Millet Muesli is my New Favorite and is going to stay so for a looooooong time! :)

Click the Link below to buy my favorite Soulfull Banana Ragi flakes from Amazon.in:
Soulfull Banana flavored Ragi flakes

Did you try these yummy Soulfull Millet Muesli? How did you like it? Do you also think that Soulfull should add more Ragi flakes to their Millet Muesli?

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Love,
Siri.

Friday, May 15, 2015

Out of the pit! And this time,there is no falling back.

Hi,Hello,Namaskaram,Vanakkam..

Hope you all are doing good and feeling awesome!

It's hard to believe that i've been offline for sooooooooo long!!like,more than a year!!!

Some of you would've thought that i'm pregnant! and some would've thought my

Lateral epicondylitis/Tennis elbow is keeping me off my blog.

or some would've even thought that i'm gone for good!..etc.,etc.,

Actually,there's been a lot going on in my personal life and my Brain and my heart.The second reason is a close cut to why i was off my blog but "Depression" is the main reason i was offline.My Tennis elbow/Lateral epicondylitis has been playing a very monstrous role in ruining the state of my mental health.It has been affecting my life not directly but indirectly in so many ways that it kept pushing me in to the deep dark pit of "Depression".

It kept pushing and i kept falling deeper and deeper and deeper...

Pain creates stress and stress creates more pain(Psychosomatic pain).It's like a never ending cycle of pain and stress.

Finally, last week i reached the peaks of mental exhaustion and passed out and hit my head hard while falling.The general practitioner suggested that i go to a psychiatrist.And now i'm on antidepressants.

Today,I felt that enough is enough and decided to
take help of my biggest anti depressant: 'My Blog' (Of course, hubby comes first <3).

Now, I shall start afresh.

Now, I shall begin journey anew.

Now, I shall live...again.

-Me :).

Love you all.

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P.S.: Photos clicked and edited by Me.If you want to use them,please email me.

P.P.S.:If you are getting "Criminal case" game notfications,then i am really sorry.My sister has been using my account to play games and all..so, it's her who is doing it. :P
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