Nothing relaxes me more than a luxurious and pampering hair ritual so when Moroccanoil invited me to experience one of their treatments at Head Turners Salon at Salt Lake Sec V, I was more than happy to take up the offer. Moroccanoil’s range of hair care products using Argan oil is nothing short of celebrity status but I was yet to try them out and this was the perfect opportunity. Btw, did you guys also think that Moroccanoil is the name of the oil? I did and later realised that the oil is actually Argan and the brand’s name is Moroccanoil 😛
Bioderma Sensibio H2O – Review
I must thank my favorite makeup artist, Lisa Eldridge for introducing me to Bioderma Sensibio H20. She mentioned in a video a few years back that this was her HG product to remove makeup and that made me sit up and take notice. Bioderma at that time was not available in India so I waited for my trip to Paris to get hold of this wonder product. I went crazy at a French pharmacy and bought two huge 500 ml bottles that lasted me pretty much the entire second half of 2014. Now that Bioderma is officially available in India (Nykaa, Wellness Forever and Noble Chemist), it is time I do a review.
First, let’s start by explaining what exactly is Micellar water and why is it good for the skin.
Originating in France, micellar water gained its name because of the micelles oil molecules in its water-like formula of ingredients. When applied to the skin, these molecules latch onto the dirt, make-up and other impurities sitting on your skin, removing them in an effective and gentle matter. They feel – and look – like a toner, but excel at cleansing the skin, while also leaving it feeling soft and hydrated. There’s no need to rinse after using micellar water, making it a skin-loving version of the traditional face wipe.
The Body Shop Drops of Youth Bouncy Sleeping Mask – Review
If you follow me on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, you will know that I was part of a fun ‘Sleepover’ organised by The Body Shop a couple of weeks back. They sent me a huge box full of products needed for a good night’s sleep that included a pillow, eye mask, stress ball, hot chocolate and the star of the sleepover, the new Drops of Youth Bouncy Sleeping Mask. I tried out the mask that night and woke up to fresh, radiant skin the next morning. I’ve been using it quite regularly now and so, time for a review post.
Enjoy Authentic Cuisine From Marwar At Sonargaon, Taj Bengal Till 29 June 2015
“That dal you are having is Bapji’s favorite and it has been for years. Whenever any guest comes to the palace, He always asks me to make that dal” Thus spoke Chef Mod Singh Sisodia who has been serving Bapji a.k.a Maharaja Gaj Singh, the Maharaja of Jodhpur at the Umaid Bhawan Palace since 1984. If you want to taste food enjoyed by royalty in the state of Marwar, hop over to Sonargaon at the Taj Bengal, Kolkata where a special Marwar Food Festival is on till the 29th of June. I was invited by the Taj to sample the delectable cuisine and by God, was I floored!
The tasting started with Sangri Aur Makkai Ki Tikki, delicately spiced patties of the wild bean, sangri, with pounded gucchi mushrooms added for an extra dash of flavour. And then came the succulent Moorgh Soola kabab, chicken marinated with yoghurt, chilli, ginger and garlic, the Machhli Sardar Samand, pan fried betki marinated in in mint, yogurt and spices and the rich Mathania Paneer Tikka, marinated in yoghurt and chillis from the Mathania village. Along with Chef Sisodia who regaled us with stories from the kitchens of the royal household, we were also joined by the Taj Bengal Executive Chef, Sonu Koithara. He explained that in the region, the Marwari cuisine is strictly vegetarian but the Rajputs, being the warrior class enjoyed non-vegetarian fare and it included all kinds of poultry and game.
The starters had pretty much filled me up but I obviously could not say no to the mains. There were a lot of excellent dishes but the ones that stood out for me were the mild Aloo Dahiwala, mustard and curry leaf tempered potatoes cooked in yogurt, the tangy Kair Sangri Dakh, sangri cooked with dry mango, raisins and chilli and my favorite vegetarian dish in the menu, the interesting Kabuli Pulao cooked with nuts, vegetables and bread croutons and of course the very popular Lal Maas which was thankfully not as spicy and hot as I had assumed it would be. Lal Maas is ubiquitous to Rajasthani cuisine but a silent winner was the Jodhpuri Murgh, a mild white dish of chicken cooked in yogurt, cashew nut and onion. And of course, how could I not have the Marwari Dal Bati Churma, Bapji’s favorite dish.
And then came the desserts introduced to us by the Halwai Chef of Umaid Bhawan Palace, Mohan Ram Prajapat. There was the rich ghee laden Mawa Kachori, Chef Mohan’s special hot Jalebi served with chilled rabri and Malai Ghewar Laapsi, made from broken wheat and jaggery that was mildly sweet, light and delicious.
That meal deserved a two hour siesta afterwards but sadly, I had to go to office and start work which was so so painful. You guys never make that mistake!
The Marwar Food Festival is on at Sonargaon, Taj Bengal till 29th June, 2015 and a meal for two comes for Rs 3,000 (veg) and Rs 4,000 (non-veg), inclusive of taxes. Don’t miss it!
P.S – I was invited by Taj Bengal to the tasting.
Pics Courtesy Taj Bengal and Poorna Banerjee
Three Summer Looks With Pond’s White Beauty BB+ Fairness Cream
This post is in collaboration with Pond’s and NDTV Get The Look show
When the weather is this hot and humid, you want to apply something light on your face and my choice this summer has been the Pond’s White Beauty BB+cream with SPF 30. I like this cream because it is not only lightweight but also mattifies the skin, is tinted, has sunscreen and blends very well to give an even tone to the skin. You can use this cream as a base to create a number of makeup looks and in this post, I’ll show you three summer looks that I’ve created with the Pond’s White Beauty BB+ Cream. The looks are what I call Summer Glow, Summer Bright and Summer Glam. All three are very simple and does not take a lot of time, effort or products to create.
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