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Thursday, April 25, 2019

I Tried Five Hazelnut Coffees in India and I Have a Clear Winner!

Heavennut...sorry sorry...Hazelnut. But then, who can not call it that when it tastes like that. Especially with chocolate. Mmmmm....And, It's humanly impossible to count the number of Nutella freaks in this www...i mean...whole wide world ;P right?

But these days, Hazelnut is making it's way in to many kinds of food and beverage products. Like Granola, Granola bars, Muesli, Ice cream, Gelato, Milkshake, Biscuit, Toast, Rusk, etc., etc., But, i myself never imagined that it would go in to coffee. So, here's how my journey with Hazelnut Coffee began...

First trial:

Amidst my Hazelnut chaos, i encountered a Hazelnut latte in Starbucks and i jumped and ordered it immediately. But, that was a nightmare! Because, it tasted nothing like Hazelnut but a pure sugar syrup!! :(

Second:

This is when i was ordering my regular groceries from bigbasket.com

I chanced up on Nescafe Hazelnut coffee and ordered one. Tried it excitedly but, ended up being utterly disappointed. I found No trace of Hazelnut. :(

Third:

This time it was Little's Rich Hazelnut Flavour Infused Instant Coffee which i again found on amazon.in when i was sulking in disappointment with all the hazelnut coffees that i had tried till now. After reading all the positive reviews, my expectations were kinda high. After receiving the product, i very excitedly unscrewed the cap and shove my nose in it only to gag to my death!

Fourth:

I was in Krispy kreme ordering my Donut. I felt like i need some coffee to charge me up so, i was scanning the menu and i found Hazelnut latte. Ordered it. Disappointed again! :(

Fifth and Final:
(Not Sponsored. I Swe*r! Jhoot boley kavva kaatey! ;P)
I saw an ad on instagram by "beanwander" which was about flavoured coffees. At first, i was like...chalo yaar...phir se nahi! (Oh No! Not again!!!) I've seen many people promote this on instagram. And, you know how instagrammers are these days...they promote anything because they call themselves an influencer. (Yes, i'm on instagram too but, i'm definitely not an Influencer!) But then, being a caramel fan, i was intrigued by their Creamy caramel flavour. So, i ordered it anyways and received a sample of Mint and Hazelnut variants with it. I tried the hazelnut with zero expectations but guess what! one sip and i was floating in Hazelnut heaven!!! So, this is the WINNER! A CLEAR WINNER!!! From that day, i have become a "Winner Winner Coffee Sinner"! (No, i don't play PUBG! I just keep hearing 'winner winner chicken dinner' from the people who play it).

Full Review of The Wandering Bean Nutty Hazelnut Coffee and three other variants shall be up soon. :) Until then, i am gonna Sin away with my Hazelnut cuppa and You, keep drooling! ;D or, you can Order your bottle from Amazon.in. (You can click on this link to land on the product page directly. And No, This is not a Sponsored link. I don't earn a Rupee if you buy through this link.)

Have you tried any Heavennut...oops... Hazelnut coffee? :D Got any favorites? Share away in the comments section below. Let's spread some Heavennut-Hazelnut Love across the country. :)

Infinite Love,

Siri.

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, February 11, 2019

Nuts about Nut and Seed Butters!

I come from where I only knew about the existence of peanut butter and I completely disliked it because of the way it tasted and all that sugar! Then I came across the JusAmazin range of nut and seed butters last year, immediately realising that there was a whole new world of nut and seed butters which most of us have no idea about.

From then on, it was not just Peanut Butter, it was also Almond Butter, Mixed Seeds Butter and to top it all Cashew Butter. If you told me to eat a cashew 11 months ago, I would have given you the stink eye, but now I eat the JusAmazin Cashew Butter Salted Caramel as dessert! It’s guilt free and absolutely delicious!

From there on I went trying the entire range and my latest favourite has been the most delicious and of so crunchy: Peanut Butter Crunchy with Sunflower and Flax Seeds! I can eat an entire jar and still crave for more.

Let me tell you more about it, this entire range is made with natural ingredients, no chemicals, no hydrogenated fats and bring to us the

goodness of nuts and seeds with the natural micronutrients needed by our body.

My top favourite reasons to eat the JusAmazin nut and seeds butters:

It’s Natural

100% natural ingredients make it taste just like one will make at home. No chemicals, no hydrogenated fats, no ingredients that I have to google, to preservatives and no refined sugar.

Delicious

One would think healthy food is not tasty, but these butters prove just otherwise. I can eat all of them

straight out of a jar, in fact I purposely add them to some or the other meal because these nut butters

enhance my food experience 10x.

Versatile

I use the Cashew Butters most often either to make the alfredo pasta sauce, add it to my paneer dishes or to saute vegetable to add flavour and some much needed fat requirement of the day. As a dark chocolate fan, the Almond butter dark chocolate makes for some delicious ice cream and mouse. I will share recipes in a later blog.

Micronutrients

Dosage of required nuts and seeds to gain important micronutrients: We all need certain amount of micronutrients like minerals, vitamins,

iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, etc. to have a balanced diet, nuts and seeds are some of the most natural and recommended way

of obtaining the same. If you remember how we grew up hearing, “you should have almonds and walnuts and cashews and raisin every

morning”. This by far is the best way to do that.

Vegan

Veganism has a lot of benefits for our body and these butters apart from being all of the above,

are also dairy free, soy free and gluten free! Being high in dietary fibre and high in protein it

ensures that you are longer for full and good cell development respectively. For our vegan friends,

these butters in all its versatility, helps with daily nutritional requirement with the attached

health benefits.

Try it to believe it.

Brand Name: Jus Amazin

Website: www.jusamazin.com

Current offer: Buy 2 and get 20% off | Use code: heart

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Pro nature Organic Apple Cider Vinegar Review. The Magic of Organic Himalayan Apples.

This is the Review of the "Pro nature Organic Apple Cider Vinegar".

I hope every one has gotten over the Hangover of 'DeepVeer' (Deepika padukone and Ranveer singh) and 'PriNick' (Priyanka chopra and Nick jonas) Weddings. :P Well...They've found their Best Partners for Life! And, Isha Ambani is also about to. Sorry...Filmy/Richie Rich wedding season na...toh... :PP So Now, Let's jump back to ours, which is the Evergreen "Apple Cider Vinegar". By Partner, of course i mean in Cooking, Skincare, Hair care, Health benefits and so on... and so on... ;D

Tid Bit: Ever heard that Apple Cider Vinegar can stop Ageing? Which almost implies that you can be Immortal! Hmmm...Sounds FLABBERGASTING! Naaah...As we all very well know, it's a RIDONKULOUS CLAIM! Wondering who on earth did this? None other than the 'Once up on' and 'Almost even now' "World Famous" in America: "Braggs Organic Apple Cider Vinegar". Let's just forget that this ever happened. Wakay? :I

Price: 560/- INR for 500 ml.

Keeping aside all the claims and everything else, i love using Unfiltered and Unpasteurized Raw Apple Cider Vinegar for my Skin and in Cooking Barbecue dishes. I usually use Borges Organic Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar with the Mother. So, what makes the Pro Nature Organic Apple Cider Vinegar Special you ask? Read on...

Borges Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar with the Mother is made with the "Organically Harvested Apples from Spain" whereas the Pro Nature Organic Apple Cider Vinegar is made with "Organic Apples from the Himalayas", India.

And, that gives me a good enough reason to choose the #MadeInIndia Pro Nature Organic Apple Cider Vinegar. Because, by choosing this, you choose to contribute to the Country's Economy and also Women's empowerment because Women are the Karta, Karma and Kriya at Pro Nature.

I have also observed that there is a clear difference in the flavour of the Pro Nature Organic Apple Cider Vinegar when compared to the Borges Organic Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar with the Mother.

The Pro Nature one has a sharper and stronger flavour and the Borges one is mild.
It is Unfiltered, Unpasteurised and Bottled Raw.
The Pro Nature Organic ACV has much much much more "Mother" content than the Borges Organic ACV. Below is a Video which proves it.

Watch it in Full Screen with Full Screen Brightness for Best view of The Mother.

*Too many videos might increase the page load(idk), So, please watch the Borges one on my Instagram Feed. My Insta ID: vanityrehab

Here is the comparison image:

My Final Conclusion:

I choose the Pro Nature Organic Apple Cider Vinegar any given day! Reasons: Organic Himalayan Apples, Insane amount of The Mother, Women empowerment and Country's Economy. What more reasons do you need? Right?

#makeinindia #madeinindia

Buy the Pro nature Organic Apple Cider Vinegar Online from: Bigbasket.com and it's soon going to be available on Amazon.in too.

You can also find them in many local Organic stores too.

Until Next Post(The Raisin Cheese one. Remember?), Merry Christmas.
Hallelujah.
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And, did you see how Deepika - Ranveer(especially his Khali bali. I'd rather watch the movie wala song dance for hours at a strech. Goose bumps already...) and Aishwarya - Abhishek were dancing in Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal's
Sangeet?? He he he...Sorry...my Brain has Gone Bonkers coz the whole web is flooded with these. X-( Bye. 😄
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8Infinite8 Love,
Siri.

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Pro Nature Organic Atta Vermicelli Review. A 'Health'ified and 'Taste'ified Staple.

Vermicelli, Semiya, Shavige, Sevai, Sawine …..and whatever infinite names it is called by, is one of the staple food products that almost every Indian kitchen possesses. While ‘Upma’ is made almost thrice a week in South Indian homes, Kheer/Payasam is made on 80% of the festive occasions. Vermicelli that we get in India is usually made out of Maida. But recently, Pro Nature has introduced organic wheat vermicelli in to the Indian market. So let’s see if the Pro Nature Organic Atta Vermicelli can beat the reputation of the classic Maida/Refined flour vermicelli.

Brand:

Pro Nature Organic Foods (P) Ltd is a Bangalore based Organic Food marketer. At Pro Nature we are committed to provide 100% Certified Organic Food Products to our customers.

Being a pro-women organization, our production work force largely comprises women and we support women driven initiatives.

Since 2006, Pro Nature has positively impacted livelihoods of hundreds of rural women who participate in our supply chain. We are committed to increase this impact every year.

Pro Nature Atta Vermicelli: Is the first organic atta vermicelli in India. It is a unique product which is made with Wheat Flour and no maida. It is priced just at Rs 40/- for 180 g pack.

Review:

1.Texture:

Before receiving this Pro Nature Organic Atta Vermicelli, i kept on thinking that the strands are going to be super thick since it is made out of wheat, It is going to be super duper difficult to roast and then to cook. But, but but but but but.....it proved me wrong in every way! The strands were super thin, got roasted quickly and It’s super easy to cook! And they did not become pasty like the maida ones and did hold their shape really well even after i forgot to check on it and left it a little longer on the stove.

2.Taste:

Usually, to me, the Wheat version of any Maida based food product tastes Bleh. But, after i made a dish out of this Pro Organic Atta Vermicelli and put the first 1/4th spoon(since i was concerned about the taste) in my mouth, it erased all such concerns right that moment. It Tasted Ahhhhhmazzzzzing! Far better than the Maida version! I Loved it to the core! <3

3.Price:

And, another Good News is: At 40/- INR per 180 gm packet, It’s Super Duper Truper Affordable. Never before was Healthy Organic Food So Affordable.

Rating: 5/5. 10/10. 100/100. <3

My Conclusion:

Just run to either a local organic shop that stocks Pro Nature products or Bigbasket.com and get yourself a few packets of this staple and be ready to win the hearts of the people you cook it for over and over and over.......(to the power of Infinity) Again. ;)

I cooked a Simple but Super Mouth Watering Dish using the Pro Nature Organic Atta vermicelli and Trust me, it Won Everyone’s Heart in my family. I Will share the recipe in the next post. Till then, Here's a Puzzle Pic of the main Ingredients:

Can you Guess what all the Dish is made out of??? ;) This Pic contains 9 of them. Tell me what all you found in the Comments section below. I'll be looking forward to it. :) If you need the Un Re-Sized Picture which you can Zoom much more to have a look at the ingredients, just Shoot Me an E-mail: vanityrehab@gmail.com

See you in the Next Post with the Recipe. My First Food Blog! :D

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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.*

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Thursday, April 25, 2019

Friday, March 8, 2019

What is Kombucha?

What are the ingredients of Kombucha?

Benefits of Drinking Kombucha?

Monday, February 11, 2019

It’s Natural

Delicious

Versatile

Micronutrients

Vegan

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Thursday, May 10, 2018