Everyone, without exception, uses this one thing intentionally or unintentionally. - Plastic.   Is the use of plastic being controlled or is it controlling us?   How can YOU help reduce Plastic Pollution? Use reusable water bottles. Plastic bottles fill landfills. Reuse your water bottle. Try to avoid packaged drinking water, the plastic package of which has to be disposed after it's first use, merely adding to the plastic pile up that would remain in landfills for millions of years. Carry your...

This Diwali let's go green and give the environment the celebration it deserves! Diwali is the festival of lights, a time for celebrating and shopping with your loved ones. How can we have a celebration respecting Nature? 1. CELEBRATE A DIWALI WITH "GREEN CRACKERS" OR GO THE WHOLE HOG AND GO "CRACKERLESS"! Celebrating with fireworks and crackers is fun. However, it causes pollution - both air pollution and noise pollution, worsening our already deteriorating air quality that affects the health...

These alpha-numericals are found in most list of ingredients on food products packaging. As consumers, let's be aware of all the items in the Ingredients list. What are they? Let's find out. Synthetic Preservative 211/E211 or Sodium Benzoate Based on research, when sodium benzoate reacts with vitamin C or ascorbic acid, it forms benzene, a carcinogen. All citrus fruits used in jams, preserves, jellies and pickles, are rich in vitamic C. The rate at which benzene is formed in the packaged...

Homemade, synthetic chemicals free papads have been a part of Indian food for generations, and an intrinsic part of everyday meals with rice. Jack fruit papad is a unique and delectable variant usually made in Karnataka. Though native to South India, the whole country has grown to appreciate and enjoy the giant fruit packed with nutrients! Rich in antioxidants and minerals, and high in fibre, we need to use more of this fruit for consumption! This synthetic chemicals and preservative free Jackfruit Papad is...

We sometimes tend to think that making our own pancake batter is difficult ... or even worse, it could turn out to be a disaster! So more often than not, we end up picking a pancake mix off the shelf. After a couple of tries with various recipes and customizing it to the ingredients available here in India, we have arrived at this astoundingly easy recipe that makes tasty, fluffy pancakes! Ingredients: Wet ingredients: Milk - ¾ cup Vinegar –...

We love the fact that preserves, unlike jams and jellies, have actual pieces of fruit you can bite into! Preserves provide a versatile usage. Here we have taken the Artisanal Grape & Sweet Lime Preserve to explore ways in which the preserve can be served. 1.Topping The sweet & tangy grape & sweet lime preserve can be used to top your delicious pancakes, crepes, waffles or ice creams. 2.Spread Enhance your simple sandwich from ordinary to extraordinaire with this fruity,...