Riya Khanna

Food has a special role to play in human life. Whether you are happy or sad or celebrating an occasion, food is the compulsory part you have. You cannot live without food and other details like ambiance, decoration, hygiene, service of the employees everything is around the main and that is food. You cannot deny that you spend a lot of money on good food and a good ambiance where you can spend quality time with your friends, families and special ones. People tend to go out too far places in search of a standard food joint to enjoy quality time. You can get more than good options for local areas if you research well.  How to get knowledge about local restaurants? You can get a proper Local Restaurant Guide if you follow leading food bloggers on the internet. These food blogs are ruling now. The personnel with proper knowledge of different cuisine and different restaurants write on their page in detail. This becomes helpful for people who prefer to go out every weekend or at lea...

 The first festival of the year 2021 is knocking our doors and it is the time of the year when the festive vibes can be felt everywhere from decorated houses to lit up places of worship to kite flying and preparation of traditional delicacies, Makar Sankranti is here and it is the time to celebrate the first festival of the year with happiness and joy. So, we want to keep you updated with some delicious and easy traditional Makar Sankranti recipes that are amazing and have lots of health benefits. The major ingredient used in Makar Sankranti traditional recipes is til or sesame. Consuming til on Makar Sankranti is considered religious and have scientific reasons. As per the Hindu mythology, Til originates from Lord Vishnu’s body and is said to wash away all the sins. Til keeps the body warm and is good for heart as well. Here are some yummy til recipes to try out this Makar Sankranti. 1. Til Laddoo : A maharashtrian sweet delicacy that is served majorly during Makar Sankranti. A v...

Bullying is a nightmare for kids. It leaves dee emotional scars and in extreme situations can involve violent threats, property damages and serious hurt. If you notice that your child is being bullied and you want to stop it, start doing right away. Because if left untreated for long, it causes serious issues in kids. Being a parent you can help your child to cope with the teasing, mean gossips and bullying and lessen its impacts. Even if bullying is not an issue, you can discuss it with your kids to be prepared before-hand. Before we move on to how to help your kids with bullying, let us understand what actually bullying means and how to differentiate it with teasing. When Is it Bullying? When we were kids, we used to tease our siblings or a friend at some point of time. When done in a playful, friendly manner, it is not at all harmful. It is a mutual thing and both the kids find it funny. But when it becomes hurtful, unkind and constant, it turns into bullying and it needs immediate ...

The trending social media offers perfect filters to hide your flaws over the internet but somehow no such filter exists for the real life. But, there are ways to break the noise and protect your teen’s self image. Teens now a days are spending major time on their screens. An average 13- 18 year old teen spends about seven hours on screen per day and 41% of those accept that they are spending too much time on social media. Spending too much time on-screen comes with many negative effects. Experts say that scrolling down through pictures, selfies and instagram stories is somehow connected to body image. According to a recent study, teens who post more pictures on social media have high awareness of their appearance and it is related to taking their body negatively. When kids do not match to their ideals on social media, they tend to have inferiority complex which has a negative impact on their self esteem. This affects their school performace, high risk weight loss strategies, eating dis...

  Winters are here and it is the best time to for getting healthy and building immunity. Winters are not just about covering yourself but also about consuming warm and nutritious food. Our body changes its metabolism and energy levels during this season. Our cravings change and there is always an urge to eat more and more and go on a calorie binge during winters to feel warm and comfortable. Our body needs extra care and protection during this season and thats why you should not eat unhealthy. You can include certain foods, spices and drinks which helps in generating natural heat in your body. There are certain foods and dietary supplements that are useful to increase your immunity and keep you warm from inside. Here are some super delicious foods to keep you comfortable and energetic during those chilling days. 1. Nuts and Dried Fruits :  Snacking on to dried fruits and nuts during winters is a great option. Figs, dates and almonds are good source of nutrition and boost immun...

  If you are active in instagram, you must be aware of the latest trend, hot chocolate bombs that are all rage this season. Marshmallows, confetti and cocoa wrapped in a chocolate shell which when dipped in hot milk, yields a sinful and creamy cup of hot chocolate. A warm drink that is mostly enjoyed during winters can now be easily made at home. Hot chocolate bombs involve same ingredients as that of the original hot chocolate recipe. The interesting thing is that it is presented beautifully in a form of a ball decorated and filled with sprinklers and confetti. All the components of hot chocolate are filled inside a molten chocolate bomb and then refrigerated in order to harden up, with ingredients inside. Once the hot chocolate bombs are made, hot creamy milk is poured over them to explode. Being a home baker, I have also tapped into this funny trend. These are super magical and delicious way to make hot cocoa and also are a good gifting option. When followed a correct recipe the...

  Ilove winters. As it is a perfect season to showcase your style and get cozy in blankets. Another thing that I love about winters is “gur”. A comfort food that keeps you warm in winters and has numerous health benefits. Jaggery has sugar in its natural form and it has a special kind of relation with winters. I remember how my dadi used to cook that gur ka parantha for us in winters. Be it raw or cooked, jaggery tastes so heavenly. The consumption of jaggery gets even more joyful as it uplifts the mood. Not only it tastes good but jaggery is a super food with many health benefits. So let us make ourselves aware of the benefits of jaggery and keep it as an essential part of our diet in winters. 1. Purifies Blood :  Jaggery is the healthiest option in place of sugar and is the natural blood purifier. It is a powerful source that helps im sucking out of the toxins from the body. We come in continuous contact of pollution and impurities which promotes toxins. Jaggery helps in pur...