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  Hi folks, In one of those regular doctor visits, where we casually browse through magazines on the coffee table (in my case, beauty magazine – duh! Not a surprise right?), I came across an interview by Kate Somerville. This name rang a bell somewhere in my head – yes, I keep seeing this brand in Nordstrom all the time! So, I got curious and went ahead and read the full(long) interview – Kate is a celebrity facialist and skin care expert in LA and most of the A-listers of Hollywood are her clients. All her products are believed to be so potent and many people rave about it.  ExfoliKate® Intensive Exfoliating Treatment is a combination of physical and chemical exfoliator. Kate had mentioned that this product was born when one of her regular client wanted her treatment in a bottle as she was going to be away from LA for a few months. It is one thing to be committed to your facialist but it is totally another level that you want to carry her service with you eve...

 Hi folks, Today, I want to share with you, the recipe of Thavala  adai, which got passed on to me from my mom, who in turn got it from her mom, who in turn... well, you can guess by now! Thavala adai is a traditional Tamilnadu tiffin/snack which is around for a loooooong time. It is a complete meal with the right amount of carbohydrates, proteins and good fat that in my home it is mostly cooked when a fast need to be broken. It is also a mild food which is devoid of garlic and onions. Simple, yet flavorsome food makes it healthy and delicious. It can be made as an evening snack or as morning breakfast (once you keep the batter ready). Note: I have never seen this dish in any restaurant in Chennai. Rarely some small time eateries (aka mess) carry it. Let us dive into how it is made! Ingredients For grinding: Rice: 2 cups Channa dal: 2 cups Coconut: 6-8 pieces (as shown in pic) Ginger – a small piece Asafoetida – 1tsp Salt – per tast...

Recently as I was browsing new beauty launches, my eyes fell upon this new product from The Body Shop (TBS) – Lip juicers. I love a good lip balm and I place one almost everywhere – my workstation, night stand, purse… you get what I mean right? Practically everywhere! I use TBS Born Lippy pot lip balm regularly and a new launch from TBS which had the cute adorable packaging made me curious! Add to it, the very unique flavors it came in – oh boy, I needed it! Priced at USD $10/ INR 645, this lip balm came in an interesting combination of ingredients! This is what TBS has got to say about it: “ Get fruity with these 100% vegan, moisture-boosting balms. Scented with irresistible smoothie-inspired combinations. With blends of naturally derived extracts and five mouth-watering fragrances, our Lip Juicers, easily glide onto your lips for a smooth, soft and soothing finish. These super-cute lip balms are perfect carrying with you everywhere you go. 100% Vegan Bal...

Hi folks, I wanted to make a teatime chit chat kind of post with you and what better to discuss than TEA! I am not a tea fanatic but a friend of mine made a great recommendation few years ago and ever since then it has been my go to beverage for at least 2-3 times a day. Therefore, today I wanted to share this small box of goodness with you. FAB INDIA LEMON GINGER HERBAL TEA Price: INR 150 for a box of 25 tea bags It can be bought here This is a lemon and ginger infused organic green tea. Fab India has lot of variants of this herbal tea with mint, fennel, basil etc. to name a few. Though I have tried most of it, this has been my go to BEVERAGE ever since I tasted it. Preparation method: Microwave water in a tall glass for 2 minutes or bring it to a rolling boil if you are heating water on a stove Turn off the heat and place a tea bag in the water Let it sit for at least 5 minutes (I let it brew for 10 minutes usually) Remove ...