SPIRIT OF MUMBAI

My Breakfast plate predicts a Picture Perfect  story of my Poor diet. This picture perfect yet poor diet is normal for many in Metros like Mumbai , Delhi , Bangalore , Kolkata etc. In our mad race to fit in stereo type figures , we are sacrificing our Health. " Eat Healthy , Think Healthy " is just a Text for us.  We eat poorly , that too in a hurry, burdened by worry. No prizes for guessing , why our Health is in Sorry state , even though we are educated and know the importance of Proper Diet. " Enough of your lecture , give us a sure-fire solution , if you have one " ... that's what you all must be muttering under the breath. All this while you must be stuffing yourself with McBurger ,  Pizza , Fries,  nth number of Cappuccinos and wondering why you feel dog-tired , cat-fired all the time. Well the News is , I don't have any Magical Mantra and the Good News is OZiva ( Nutrition brand ) may help you with its Protein rich supplements. ...

' Suhana Safar aur yeh Mausam Haseen ' ... was my hearty Indian,  Bollywood-mood that day. Mumbai-special pleasant weather greeted me to celebrate the Indian Tea ceremony with Chai-Bhajiya as well as numerous authentic teas from various Bagaans ( Tea-gardens )  when I was invited for the Food-bloggers meet at  Tea Trails   - Malad .  Trail  is a path through a countryside , mountain or forest area , often  used for a particular purpose.   Trailblazer   is the one who makes, does, or discovers something new and popularizes it.  Tea Trails  is the first of its kind trailblazing Tea Cafes in India right now, right here in metros, such as Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi and it has plans to launch in Bengaluru, Pune, Vizag soon.                                  I was instantly enchanted by the lush green scenery, surrounding ...

First thing's first. The first time I glimpsed   Tea Villa Cafe , Hill Road, Bandra, I was in an auto. I wanted to rush in, to have a closer look but it was house full on Sunday noon at 3 pm. So I decided to try out my luck on Wednesday , with blogger-buddies. Bandra is the queen of suburbs and Tea Villa Cafe is Senorita of Bandra. As soon as you enter  Tea Villa Cafe , La Senora De Villa , the Cupsy ( the pun is intended ) , curvy statue grabs your attention full on, And then there is no looking back literally as there are so many pretty, cute nick-knacks to keep you enthralled. The  Tea Villa cafe   is specious with 4 levels.   First,  entrance-level, 2nd - 2 steps bellow ( big area ) , 3rd - dining plus live kitchen   serving freshly cooked food  and 4th - Upstairs, kind of balcony ). The entire feel is full and still not stuffy.  I am more than curious to know, who the talented architect, interior decorator of this lov...