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La bonne cuisine est la base du véritable bonheur – Auguste Escoffier Good food is the foundation of genuine happiness. Nothing can describe the French love for good food better than this quote by Auguste Escoffier, the indisputable “the King of chefs and the chef of Kings”. The French have perfected the art of fineContinue reading “The Cultural Route to French Gastronomy”

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Hiking is one activity that gets the heart pumping, keeps the kids involved for a while, costs almost little to nothing, involves no blue screens and takes one away from the daily hustle and bustle. It is a perfect family activity and yes it is great even for the not-so outdoorsy families and the kidsContinue reading “The Many Benefits of Hiking with the Family”

If your idea of Indian cuisine is limited to Naan, Butter Chicken, and curry, you will be surprised to discover the diversity of the cuisine. Indian cuisine is a vast canvas of colors, tastes, aroma, and ethnicity. There are 38 different cuisine types based on region alone, and this is without counting festive dishes, street food, and fusion cooking.

What do you typically think of when you hear the phrase: ‘Chinese food?’ In the U.S., most towns will have a sprinkling of Chinese takeaway outlets serving the likes of sweet-and-sour chicken, egg-fried rice, beef in black bean sauce. The flavors of these dishes are all too familiar to the West, but authentic Chinese foodContinue reading “Getting to Know the Diversity of Regional Cuisines of China”

Despite the world’s best efforts to recycle, 91% of its plastic ends up in the trash. Here’s how we can cut plastics from our lives.

Few of us need an explanation of why a good night’s sleep is important, or rather, indispensable.  But for the skeptics out there, the “why” can easily be explained: A good night’s sleep is essential if we want to maintain our health, wellbeing, and even our good looks (1). Numerous studies and medical evidence hasContinue reading “Sleeping better at night: The Why and How”

“Friends come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime.”  While we’ve all had different types of friends during different phases of our lives, it is important that we have friends that are there for a lifetime or the “close friends”. They are the lucky (or unlucky) few with whom you canContinue reading “How to Have Closer Friendships and Why You Need Them”

Everybody needs to eat, but not everybody loves to cook.  For some it’s a chore, to be accomplished quickly to get dinner on the table in time, for others it’s a labor of love, or at the very least an enjoyable task they look forward to. Whether you are someone that watches hours upon hoursContinue reading “6 Benefits of Cooking With your Kids”

“If I’m an advocate for anything, it’s to move. As far as you can, as much as you can. Across the ocean, or simply across the river. Walk in someone else’s shoes or at least eat their food. It’s a plus for everybody.” “Travel is about the gorgeous feeling of teetering in the unknown.” “AsContinue reading “Anthony Bourdain quotes that will inspire you”