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In the recent times I am seeing a large number of my friends tagging me for various challenges. Well , I have not been that active . I was nominated by @platedthoughts for a challenge (until tomorrow) & @dayita.sengupta for the #nomakeup #challengeaccepted . Also in the recent times , with information on how #nyc is reeling under the current pandemic situation, my conscious and unconscious state is constantly taking me back to the streets , alleys , subway stations of a city where I found a new me. So here's my pic from the streets of #newyorknewyork a city which every one will fall in love with. This is around 8 p.m. near the @radiocitymusichall ,jun 2019 #avrilsfoodjournee #nostalgic #newyork #newfoundsip #ilovenewyork #staysafe #streetphotography #21daysoflockdown #oneplusphotography #nofilter #newmrng1235 #3ttol98 #boringdaystyu #needpeacehome30mar #instaviruscov #iglikes30m #motivate1andall
It's quite sometime @grihinis_bangalore had sent me a couple of their home made masalas for people like us ,who love the taste of South Indian food , however , not being native to this side of the country , we don't know how to make those masalas at home. My mom & I used the sambhar masala first and she loved it so much that she took the rest back to Kolkata. As usual when we had homely lunches we did not take any pic. However , in this time of #21daysofsolitude or #21daysoflockdown I realised I still have the vangi baath and I really miss all those rice (tomato baath, mango rice, tamarind rice, vaangi baath) which is easily available at the cafeteria. So quoi faire ? Hence I got to work .... Ei voila mon diner , last night. By the way , I love their name - in Bengali implicitly it means the 'lady of the house' , there is an essence of being good in the very word. #avrilsfoodjournee #beingavril #avrillovestocook #gharkakhanaweek #homechefs #homemademasalas #tasteofsouthindia #southernmagic #instafam #instagram #indiancuisine #indiankitchen #indianwaysoflife #mysavingz22 #stayhppyhome28mar #lockkkdwnn1334 #motivateallz #lckdownday3 #875cases
In 2018 during my first long break in years , my first worry was about the beauticians in the hood I am used to and how I could rush to them for all the maintenance tasks. So I visited the @kohls in #secaucus and picked a similar device for about $20, that was probably one of the first buy and I use it till date. In the current situation , this is even more relevant as we face #21daysoflockdown and I believe this is just the beginning. I gifted this to a friend and she said nothing could have been better timed. This is available in @amazondotin .In fact this is even better designed and comes with a usb charger and brush to clean the tool , post usage. This is not a fancy device but an essential for all of us. #avrilsfoodjournee #beingavril #notsponsored #onlineshopping #giftideas #utilities #hairremoval #beautytips #maintenance #selfcare #lifeinthetimeofcorona #sharingiscaring #stayhomezx #virussafehome27march #ijkl12days5321 #positivehelpsall
This morning @basu.sanhita said "Biriyani babano dupure ...parle chole ashish , Khub tel moshla debona , Akdom halka " ** in her nonchalant style which makes her that bindaas person , she is known among those who know her. My delayed response , must have made her anxious , in a few minutes , she wrote "you don't have to drop in, I will send it over" . In this #21daysoflockdown I was worried and hence the deliberation. The moment she said ,she will send it ... I said 'wow'. When the box reached home I took 2 pictures , in my head there were quite a few thoughts which played along. In the past we have had our differences , which got resolved last year. In the time of lockdown and my #21daysofsolitude this is not just a box of biriyani. It indicates multiple things ; it shows someone cares; someone thought of me , while meal prepping; it shows humanity and emotions reign supreme over all odds. Needless to say the 'aloo' , 'egg' , long grained rice , mild hint of saffron and their married life what we call 'biriyani' is an emotion on its own ! **Making Biriyani for lunch, come if possible, not too rich ... Absolutely homely. #avrilsfoodjournee #beingavril #bengalifood #kolkatabiryani #sobangalore #blessed #gratitudepractice #grateful #stayhome #gharkakhanaweek #communitylife #bbic #safeeewtck6918 #homesafe26marcch #iglikes29m
In the current situation - when we are under #lockdown and #workingfromhome , in the last few days I realised it's so important to maintain the same routine , we used to follow during regular times. So this week - I am getting up , channelizing the commutation time to household chores and getting ready the same way , as I do before leaving for work. The first few days I just started working and it it didn't not help. So now I get dressed , put on my favorite fragrance #chance by @chanelofficial and start my day & it really works. I remember this bottle was picked up from @saks on #fifthavenue . Last year around this time how I was roaming around in the city I fell in love instantly & this year the city is bleeding. My prayers for all ! #avrilsfoodjournee #beingavril #avrilrecommends #lifelongmemory #lifeinthetimeofcorona #sobangalore #lifeinbangalore #soliloquydiaries #howtokeepsane #iloveperfume #newyork #newyorkcity #ilovenewyork #newyorkdiaries #newyorkcity #newyorknewyork #coronaeathealthy25mar #lockzdown1st #lifezsavexa #ugadivibes20 #nomrecorona #21daysgharpechallenge
In this situation having taken care of the BCP at work this is my 2nd day of #wfh . I miss the quick trip downstairs , my masala dose , ready at the click on the phone app . Now onwards, I believe I shall have to think of what to eat around this hour when I am super hungry. All through our childhood , we were so enthusiast about jhal muri or muri makha . I still remember, last year on holi in #secaucus , @_neelufar & I connected that over this ,which in turn made me realize that my first no fire cooking was the same and I wrote a post on the same . So after a year , this was again my go to snacks for this evening. #avrilsfoodjournee #beingavril #bengalifood #eveningsnacks #memoriesofnewyork #memories #foodmemories #instagram #foodirectory #foodiesofbangalore #gharkakhanaweek #socialdistancing #lifeinthetimeofcorona #worklifebalance #avrillovestocook #stayhomebesfe34 #letzstaysafe23march20 #quaraaantineeee143 #stayclamandsafe #homerahosafe
That night I did not intend to eat out, I just took out my 2 wheeler and thought of going out for a few chores , especially in anticipation of the lock down , I felt I should just keep some cash change on me , otherwise I am a plastic money person, right from the beginning of my work life. I parked my vehicle and took a step forward when the lady of the adjacent #rottighar called me - saying , "aaj obattu ya aaki roti ya jowar roti ? " , Without even realizing I blabbered : " meals" . I really admire this North Karnataka thali meal for INR 50 in today's time . What you are unable to see is 1 more jowar roti , a bowl of rice (I consider huge while the regulars consider it as 'regular') with generous amount of ghee .... daal , Sambar and sabji . I had this awesome meal and as I could not have the rice or another roti , they neatly packed 2 rotis for me. I love their concept of greens in this form !! I also brought back a bottle of cow milk ghee at a privileged rate. #avrilsfoodjournee #beingavril #peopleknowme #foodirectory #foodieslife #foodiesofbangalore #celebratelife #northkarnatakaoota #liveyourlife #lifeinbangalore #bsafestyhome #beeeesafeeeetcktc #satznopartyx #gocoronagozzzz #ffinflublog #staysafesat21march
In times like this a lot of time is spent in remembering the good times we are blessed with ... Like the @fratelliwines dinner menu @ruralbluesrestobar last week. We started with an amuse bouche , followed by 'prawns go banana' (prawn marinated with bydagi chilli served with puli inji sabayon. This was paired with their Fratelli #chenin The next course set our hearts go fluttering - little cheese paradise. Bocconcini, carrot puree with an assortment of micro flora. If salads be like this, I can have it every second hour !! In entree for the non vegetarians they had fillo mutton raan parcels (Mutton leg cooked with 8 whole spices, curd and Kashmiri chillies wrapped in a fillo parcel ) - this was paired with their #merlot . In this course the vegetarians boasted about the Asparagus Forest , and we could not be left behind. In main course we had ghee roast chicken leg with Hasselback potato which was paired with M S Red , for a Bengali soul the 'murgir thyang and aloo bhaja' can't ever go wrong. Even the non chicken hearted person like me could not stop until I finished. Once we finished my main course I heard the word 'thoran' and just couldn't stop ask for a handing of the same and I realised I would have really missed this pure bliss , if I was not a bit greedy that night. The sous chef is from God's own country and this was his staple. The flavours sipped thoroughly - at each morsel we had. After all these courses and the drama which unfolded at every course, the dessert was just the curtain call - fruit and the pot. Chef Amit , surely showed his mastery at every course , with the micro greens , artistically , toning down the ingredients to match up each wine served that night. It was fascinating to hear from @girija_rb_2017 how the love of hosting House parties actually paved the way for Rural Blues. Among the myriad of other reasons I loved this place - the Goa or Santorini like feeling , this place brings! A memorable dinner indeed. #avrilsfoodjournee #sitdowndinnner #winedining #winelover #explorebangalore #wineoclock #wineandfoodpairing #lifeinbangalore #exploreindia #indianwine #celebratelife #foodstagram #foodiesofbangalore #tttuuip
At the end of my #spaexperiences at the @theleelapalacebengaluru I am literally in a "aaj main upar" .... mode !! I was like a kid on the first day of the @summervacation mode for the first half after my therapy and then the #professional who was in a pensive mode , recollecting the milestones, possibilities and making plans while I was at the #jacuzzi Overall - now feel I had a #daycation ! Such days are good and constructive. Once one woman MD at my work had advised that if women professionals who can afford must budget and spend a certain part of their earnings on their well-being , it has its ROI. I absolutely understand , what she meant! Shades from @veromodaindia Maxi dress from @neerusindia Lipcolor from @maybelline.india (liquid sensational matte) #avrilsfoodjournee #adifferentwayoflife #beingavril #sobangalore #liveyourlife #donotpanic #explorebangalore #womensday2020 #womensdaycelebration #celebratelife #lbbbangalore #like143luv #1lifelivehappy14mar #changeizherez #suggalom
It's summer time - my affinity to cooler drinks indicate it ! This is a place I love to come and sit for a while. The best part is to try the different coffees they introduce from time to time . In the winters they had a spicy pumpkin . In the summers they have introduced a few new cold brews. I tried the 'matcha iced latte' with expresso - I loved it. #avrilsfoodjournee #summer2020 #summerready #bangalorediaries #foodstagram #foodiesofbangalore #adaytomyself #beingavril #bangalore #coffeetales #coffeeandbooks #condenasttraveler #noedit #nofilter
Last night I visited @ruralbluesrestobar . Since it's opening the blue and white combination , pictures posted by others , made me note it in my 'to visit' list , the @fratelliwines made me tick that list last finally. In fact I had a call till 7.30 p.m. so I was in deliberation. But I am glad that I made it. I shall talk about my experience in my subsequent post. Here's a pic by my friend @arijit1106 . The pic reminded him of the #surrealism and cubism which are prime features of #salvadordali 's artwork. When friends think of you , connect and help you out .... I feel #blessed . Trust me Ari , if not for you ,I would have not taken any pictures of mine, last night I had reached the venue so tired .... What would you caption this pic ? #avrilsfoodjournee #aboutlastnight #dinnerscenes #winedining #winelover #loveforwine #wineoclock #indianwine #wineandfoodpairing #lifeinbangalore #foodstagram #foodiesofbangalore #foodieslife #sobangalore #whatshotbangalore
Last Saturday I went for a Bengali movie in @forum.shantiniketan.whitefield I visited @unosindia in the ground floor and ordered for a deep dish pizza 🍕 . This was in my mind for sometime now. I came across #deepdishpizzzas in #lasvegas for the first time. So what's so special about this 🍕 pizza, you know ? I made it ... Right there.... Yes ,they allow customers to get into the kitchen and make their own Pizza. #avrilsfoodjournee #sobangalore #somethingnew #lifeinbangalore #foodstagram #foodiesofbangalore #pizzalove #ilovecooking #pizzalovers🍕 #explorebangalore #foodieslife #phonephotography #noedit #11marchlike2 #purplebhtyy #glowbal11thMarch #biolnx
It's nice to see how f&b houses @streetstoryssblr or people @luthriaakshay take the time out to wish us on special occasions like #holi ! Small gestures go a long way .... This really made my day ... In turn,I would like to wish my #instafam lots of colours in life .... happy holi to all of you !! #avrilsfoodjournee #indianfestivals #indiansnacks #indianwaysoflife #festivalsofindia #smallgeatures #rememberingchildhood #holi2020 #perksofabeingavril
In Paris , my colleagues would often propose to have 'sushi party' and we gorged on them as if ther is no meal left in left, that was a different time ... In the recent times I don't think I have had so many types of 🍣 Sushis and rolls in one sitting. We just didn't realise when time flew by .... They were each unique in their own way ... Each distinctly different in its own way ... The first pic is that of their rainbow sushi platter with tuna , scallop , eel (unagi) , yellowtail (himachi) , salmon (anago), cuttlefish - everything good was there. They are hosting a promotion of Sushis - traditional and contemporary - with ingredients from the #landoftherisingsun !! The promotion is on till 21st March 2020 with different kind of sushis ! If you are a Sushi lover , don't let it go ..... #avrilsfoodjournee #bestofbangalore #sushitime🍣 #sushi #sushilovers #sushiroll #japanesefood #sushi🍣 #worldcuisine #foodstagram #instagram #foodieslife #explorebangalore #sobangalore #foodiesofbangalore #holicelbprty #nwwholii
Here's a sneak peek to my wonderful #sundaybrunch at the #blueterrain , the pool side place in @novotelbengaluruouterringroad The place looked like a flea market cum #brunch place with trees - canopy - good food - live music , activities and a #newmenu by the entire team of #shefs ,each of them have brought their house recipes to the table ! I obviously started with the #paanipuri and ended with a #margarita sans straw & I shopped ! I even won a prize ... #avrilsfoodjournee #sobangalore #iwd2020 #iwd #sundayafternoon #sundaybrunch #brunchscene #explorebangalore
On the occasion of #womensday #womensday2020 , I wanted to put a picture where I know , in a single frame I have the maximum number of ladies in a single family who has each other's back and fix their crown without letting the world know of the disparities. This pic taken outside #cassava in @kochimarriott along with @swathy_avinash & @ajit.sumi & Indira aunty, during our trip in June, 2018 was the perfect fit. We had amazing #keralafood . It was sad not to able to meet chef Saji, who is the soul of this restaurant. My dida (nani) passed away when I was 12 and she had barely touched 60. My aunt never made it to 50. So my mom & I cannot have such a picture . All I urge everyone ,be nice to the ladies around, be it your lady help or family members , we can be each other's biggest support. #happywomensday to all the lovely ladies !! #avrilsfoodjournee #beingavril #lifebeyondfood #payertolayshorshey #kochidiaries #throwback #keralatrip #lonelyplanet #condenasttraveler #incredibleindia #exploreindia #keralacuisine
Just trying to imagine .... What would it have been like, if we would have not made it too ... Just like the 1 lakh abortions that are carried out in India just because the foetus is female. How would the world look like then? This Women's Day, make a difference by being the voice of those who didn't make it! Do your bit to stand up against female foeticide and infanticide in India. With the purchase of every SUGAR Minis Set this March, SUGAR Cosmetics will give a part of the proceedings towards fighting this societal evil. Be part of the cause ! #avrilsfoodjournee #beingavril #GetThePicture #notaproductreview #getthepicture #betterwithher #trysugar #sugarcosmetics #womensday #opareviews #opagirl #thinkpositive #thinkthrough #inthefuture #irainloves #goalszcouplez #livpeace6march20 #likemarch006 #lovewithglowbal6 #newbeeonq
Soon after we bought the @xuv5oo in 2017 and after the #durgapuja , we had been to #lepakshi in #ananthapur district , Andhra Pradesh , barely 2.5 hours drive from Bangalore. It's known for the "Veerabhadra temple" and #architecture I was going through my old pics and found these. The first pic immediately reminded what I wrote during my school days. When asked to write about my ambition , I had written : I want to be a huge tree & give shade to others. Well , if only wishes were horses.... #avrilsfoodjournee #payertolayshorshey #explorebangalore #exploreindia #tourismofindia #incredibleindia #temesofindia #heritageofindia #lonelyplanet #andhrapradeshtourism #phonephotography #noedit #throwback
Time flies - I can't believe it's already 8 days since my shortest visit to my #cityofbirth #cityofjoy . Apart from the pampering enjoyed in both the houses in that 'tiny speck of time' , I cherish the experience at the #domestic #lounge at that unholy hour - warm food , live dosa counter that too a healthy version with #raagi , freshly made #ommlette , options of juice , I was floored ...... Now anytime i am in the #bangaloreairport , this is where I am sure to halt ! #avrilsfoodjournee #airportstories #sobangalore #lovewithglowbal #explorebangalore #fightcorona5march20 #likemarch5 #dosaxloop #limzozx #condenasttraveler #lbbbangalore
At this moment if you ask me which is restaurant where I love going times and again ; having the sake thing again and again or treating near and dear ones - as I sure of the food , it's @srirachablr . What you see in the pics : som tam (green papaya salad) , pork belly, pad thai noodles , cottage cheese , amok trei & my favorite three layered berry glazed pastry .... I keep going back !! Thank you @suresh.hinduja for introducing me to this place . Chef @chefvikasseth for the hospitality. #avrilsfoodjournee #bangalore #avrilrecommends #lbbbangalore #condenasttraveler #foodstagram #foodiesofbangalore #foodieslife #restaurantsinbangalore #onlyinbangalore

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