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Does life feel stagnant? Sometimes we feel we need a kick start and a whole heap of motivation to change our life for the better. Whether you’re wanting to get fit, move house, think about a new career or revive your relationship – you have the power to do it! You just need… to do it? Read out helpful tips below!

The casino experience doesn't limit itself to the bright lights and sounds of the casino halls but also in some splendid restaurants aiming to tantalise your taste buds and heighten your senses further. So why not combine having a fine dining experience with trying your luck in the casino?

The Food Network's show Kitchen Casino ran a single season in 2014. The Food Network's show was a bizarre combination of extreme cuisine and high-stakes gambling all at the same time. However, it was cancelled the same year it aired because of low ratings and was much maligned by critical reviews. Eight episodes was the extent of its lifespan.

Bhujia a crispy snack that is obtained from a small town called “Bikaner” in Rajasthan. The Bhujias are usually made from two main ingredients, which are moth beans and besan (nothing but gram flour). They are fried and flavoured with different kind of spice mixes to create various flavour.  

Eating fresh home cooked food and packing lunch to work is an integral part of the Indian culture. Many of us are becoming increasingly aware that eating homemade food is healthier than eating in office canteens. Having said that, many of us also find that the lunch boxes in the market are bulky,does not retain heat and are not leak proof.

Maggi, one of the most favourite instant noodles of India, unanimously liked by all ages, be it kids or grandparents. Whether at home or in the midst of Himalayas, Maggi has been a saviour in our lives, readily quenching our hungriness. For many, Maggi has been synonymous with our lifestyles and a reason for happiness & togetherness, bringing in a whole bunch of memories & experiences.

Every time we decide on a team outing, we identify place with a lot of food and we have a ball of a time trying the signature recipes of the eatery. And when we have team lunch planned, we make sure we visit a new restaurant with a unique cuisine to try. Food experience definitely opens up our brains for the discussions up on our plate. All of us are foodies in one place who sit, laugh, eat together and also explore the next exciting plans we can present to all of you!

Engaging the kids during their summer break and the initial days of academic year when the teaching and lessons are yet to run full throttle can be very daunting. Kids complain of boredom many times no matter how busy they are during the day. To relish the offset of summer in India and to celebrate their time back in school, how about arranging an amazing pool side party at home?

Summer is an excellent time to try out new things. And while you may get to go on vacation and learn how to deep sea dive or take up a brand-new hobby such as hiking or mountain climbing, it is also fun time to try out new foods, especially dishes that have a fiery south-of-the-border flavor. For your next summer dinner party, try out one or two of these delicious Chilean main dishes that will surely keep your guests coming back for more.

We all love having a delicious and hot breakfast that goes well along with our coffee in the morning before heading to work. Many of us love the idea of easy breakfast that we can create in a jiffy, especially when we are running on a tight schedule or are away from home and miss the traditional and homemade food to start our day.

Our love for breakfast is never ending and most of us are usually always in search of new places where we can enjoy our weekend morning breakfast with our friends and family. From english breakfast to enjoy scrumptious buffets, we have done it all. But how about eating the scrumptious Idli at some of the most popular places in Bangalore.

Ramadan, also known as Ramzan in India, is the festival of Muslims, which is celebrated during the ninth month of their Islamic Calendar. During the Ramadan month, followers of Islam fast from the break of dawn and break their fast after the sunset by eating dates and milk before the food.

Millets are the sturdy seeds that grow even in drought conditions and hence have the acquired immunity against a lot of adverse weather, making them a source of health and nutrition. Called by various names in India like Sanwa rice, moraiyo, oodalu or kuthiraivali in various languages, this millet can be used in many ways to bring it under consumption. This sanwa tastes much like rice when cooked and hence be used in many main course recipes as well.

Aromatic spices are quintessential to Indian cuisine. These spices are what imparts the cuisine an overwhelming and lingering essence that gives it a very distinctive identity. The delicate flavors, smell, taste, and color of the spices in these Indian dishes is what has attracted people since eternity. Spices can be defined as “strongly flavored” or “aromatic substances” that is commonly used as a condiment to flavor dishes. Western cuisine, like the Mexican or the Italian cuisine, also ...

Yes, it's that time of the year again. When sisters eagerly wait for their brothers, to tie a Rakhi on their wrist and get the much deserved 'neg'. As any other festival in India, this one too is food centric. It's a day when the kitchen is bustling with energy and the choicest of food is being dished out. But wait, have you decided what to cook for your brother this Rakhi? If not, then we have a three course meal designed especially for you.

With Raksha Bandhan and several other festivals just around the corner there is an atmosphere of cheer and togetherness in the air. You are probably planning a weekend dinner for extended family, or friends. This week we have a menu of North Indian recipes that will fit right into the festive mood and is perfect for you to serve to guests of all ages. It covers all the basics, a few zesty appetisers, lots of main course options including sabzi, dal, rice and parathas. And we have for you three desserts ...

Weekends are meant for special meals enjoyed with your family. But often the thought of braving city traffic to drive to the fancy new restaurant in town, making reservations or having to wait, dining in a crowded ambience and rushing out to get home before its too late, takes the fun out of specialty dining. So we resort to throwing together things like pasta, noodles and a quick Thai meal at home, when we want to eat something non-Indian. Pasta is one of the easiest things to make - versatile, ...

It’s not just the mothers, sisters, girlfriends, wives and women amongst us who come to Archana’s Kitchen looking for simple, healthy and easy-to-cook meal ideas. We have a whole section of recipes that caters to food that Bachelors can cook. This week’s SaturdayNightDinner is dedicated to all the men in the audience. This is a meal that you will be able to put together with little or almost no help at all. Simply pick form the selection below, follow the recipes step by step, and you will ...

The most festive months of the year is upon us and preparations are probably in full swing in many homes. Many families observe the no-onion-no-garlic rule during the auspicious time of Navratri and it is often looked at as a time of restriction and not a time for variety in tasty meals. While you binge on sweets and ignore the savoury side of things, this weekend meal will prove that a no-onion-no-garlic meal doesn’t have to be boring and tasteless. It may be simple, but it is perfectly possible ...

Although it originated in the countries and cultures surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, Mediterranean Cuisine has fast become popular in restaurants across the world. It is not uncommon to find a pretty authentic Mezze Platter on many menus in restaurants we frequent, but few go beyond just the basics that we know. However the cuisine is rich, diverse and very hearty, gleaning from multiple countries such as Lebanon, Morocco, Turkey, Spain, Portugal, Egyptian and Greek cuisines too. Often called ...

Maharashtrian cuisine is hearty, spicy,yet comforting with lots of homegrown flavours. Quintessential homemade spice mixes, masalas from granny's pantry and heirloom recipes are quite the trademark. With a diverse range of preparations spanning vegetarian and non vegetarian recipes, this cuisine is a minefield for a true lover of Indian food. So this weekend meal features just a small sampling of Maharashtrian and Konkan inspired cuisine, to whet your appetite for more.

 Indian street foods are always a hit when added to a party menu! When made at home they're fresh, zesty and bring in all the essential flavours that make it perfect for a party indulgence. From tangy to sweet, spicy to sour, crunchy to soft, and deep fried to fresh and raw - Chaat Favourites from the nooks and corners of India have a wide range of flavours and tastes across so many different preparations. This weekend's family meal features 9 such Indian street food favourites that you can ...

Andhra cuisine is popular for its searing spicy food recipes. Since Andhra and now Telangana together are leading producers of red chilli, the cuisine seems inclined towards spiciness. The authentic Andhra cuisine also seeps into Karnataka and Tamil Nadu cuisines as well, with mild region-influenced changes in preparation and names. Ragi millet is popular in Andhra-Rayalaseema region, where Telangana region runs on millet based roti as a staple food, and rice is naturally the staple food of irrigated ...

Sri Lanka is a land of mythology, history and colonisation. Rule by native kingdoms was taken over by Portuguese, Dutch and the British colonisations leaving the native cuisine influenced by and fused with the culinary cultures of foreign rule. One can find Sri Lankan cuisine slightly similar to Indian cuisine; Tamil cuisine in particular, but there is significant Sri Lankan spin with loaded spices. Sri Lankan cuisine uses many ingredients which are not natively grown, owing to its age-old historical ...