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Painting - my hobby

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Hobby is a regularly done activity in one's leisure time. It is nothing but an alternative mental occupation with a lot of recreation. Almost every individual has one or the other hobby, like stamp collection, cooking, gardening, baking, trekking, coin collection and many more. Along with gardening and paper quilling, I have developed an interest in painting.  Painting is such an art that it relieves our stress and helps to express ourselves openly. It is a means to put your imagination on canvas by means of brushes and paints. Painting activity requires a lot of patience thereby helps to build a lot of patience in yourself. I developed an interest in drawing and painting in school at a very young age and thus participated in various competitions. I still remember when I was recovering from my cancer treatment, my painting work helped me a lot. I have tried to pull some of my canvas paintings to share with all of you.

food review

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  https://www.flipkart.com/maggi-masala-instant-noodles-70-g/p/itmevdngeeq597pd   My review goes for "Maggi 2 Minute noodles".  It is my entire family's all-time favorite instant snack, though we don't have it on a regular basis. I have been having it since my childhood, and it has been passed on to my daughters who enjoy them equally. The addition of vegetables adds nutrients to the noodles. The tastemaker packet included in this pack is the real gem of the noodles, as besides being mild still adds a savory flavor to the noodles. You need to just follow the instructions on the packet with the variations of adding vegetables. I prefer making it soupy rather than making it dry, that way I can just slurp it. It satisfies your hunger in a short period when you do not have a lot of time preparing it.  If you try once, you will keep on adding it to your grocery list. Too much consumption of instant food is not good for your health, but you can always have it ...

Food of personal/cultural significance

Today, as I was teaching the authentic way of preparing Fish curry to my daughter, it made me nostalgic. I sunk into the memories of cooking fish curry along with my mom. Since both of my parents belong to Goa- a coastal state of India where the staple food is rice, coconut, and fish, major recipes are prepared using coconut and coconut oil. I have grown up eating a variety of fishes dry as well as fresh, and have learned the art of cleaning fish. This authentic fish curry holds a special place in my heart. I have inherited the authentic way of preparing Fish curry from my mom where she used to grate freshly picked coconut and grind them along with a few cloves of garlic, chili powder, onion, salt, gently adding pieces of fish to the boiling curry, the aroma of which lingers even today, bringing with it memories where Mom used to serve me first with freshly cooked rice and fish curry, the memory of which makes me drool. I see the same reflection in my younger daughter who is a die-ha...

Home remedies from daily ingredients

Ancient Ayurveda was evolved in India, it brings harmony between man and nature by using a holistic method of diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. There are some home remedies for treating simple problems like cough and cold, indigestion using the simple ingredients available in the kitchen like:- Ginger root 10 ml decoction prepared from ginger can be used to treat recurrent occurrence of cold. Similarly, dry ginger powder is known to treat cough if taken with jaggery. Indian Gooseberry Consumption of gooseberry juice along with the juice from the fresh rhizome of turmeric is often used for treating diabetes. Similarly, consumption of one fruit per day morning often prevents early greying and hair fall. Lemongrass: It often used in decoction made along with ginger root for treating cold.  Similarly, if its steam is taken, it often opens the nose congestion. Turmeric: A pinch of turmeric powder with warm milk and sugar is often used in treating age-old cough. If the paste...

Restaurant review

Today I would like to post my review on the restaurant "Bahn Thai"at West Henderson road Columbus.  The ambiance gives a throw of Thai look. The service of the restaurant is very poor, we had to call the waiter a couple of times till he attended us and refilled our glasses with water. Many times the website timings and restaurant timings do not match, as once when I called the restaurant it was closed at 1.00 pm where as website displayed 3.00 pm as close timings.  Besides all the negative points, it attracts a lot of customers just because the food quality is absolutely amazing according to price.  "The Drunkun Noodles" and "Tom Yum Soup" are the best, while the appetizers like "Spring Rolls" were the gems in the menu which stole our heart. So overall I can say it was good but not outstanding as it looses its points over poor service and less seating arrangement. However one should give at least one try.

Letter to the editor

                                                                                                                        Savita Mehetre                                                                                                                         236, East Street,                                   ...

Unhealthy/Decadent Food

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https://www.byrdie.com/unhealthy-food Certain foods are not only bad for your health but also for your teeth and waistline like: Sugary drinks: High consumption of sugary drinks increases the risk of weight and type 2 diabetes. Children who drink a lot of soft drinks are likely to be obese and also rotten their teeth. French fries: It contains a lot of fat, starch, and acrylamide. Acrylamide is found in plant-based foods that are fried, baked or roasted like french fries, cookies, potatoes, coffee and even cereals. Acrylamide is added to grout, cement, paper products, and even cigarette smoke. Its consumption can even cause cancer. Refined Grains and Oils: Whole grains consist of bran, germ, and endosperm. In the refining process, this bran and germ are removed during milling. White bread, white rice, pasta, and cereals usually lack this texture so they lack fiber, vitamins, and iron. Fiber decreases the risk of heart diseases, stroke and type 2 diabetes. Similarly, ref...