#LockdownCooking
As we isolate in our homes during this unprecedented global pandemic, food — and cooking — remains an eternal source of hope, joy and healing. Lockdown Cooking is our humble contribution to this cause. Please join us in cooking from the heart using what’s available at home.
Explore the elements by Thomas Cook – Earth Water Fire and Air
Its rarely I participate in a competition but when the invitation comes from a fellow veteran blogger – thats an honour in itself . Thomas cook wants the bloggers and the photographers to explore the four basic elements in Universe – Earth, Fire, Water and Air . I searched through my pictures and travelled from Mt Alps in Switzerland to Phewa Lake in Pokahara Nepal with a stopover at Turkey and Greece . The choice was tough . However – here are my four options . Let me know how you like it
Zurich Diaries – II – The LGBT parade and memories of P
I was lucky to be witnessing the LGBT parade at Zurich . First time for my life . We had no plans for Zurich and explored the city on our own and at Bahnhofstrasse we witnessed this colourful carnival . Memories surfaced of my friend P who years ago was confused about his identity and suffered . Stay well P .
Sweet nothings… Memories of growing up with Sweets
We Bengalees grow up with sweets . Any occassion , any situation , any season sweets are part of it . Memoirs of growing up along with sweets and how it was an integrated part of life . One misses this the most when stays outside kolkata . Memories , nostalgia and some pictures
Sinful evening with Soha and Kunal at Kolkata – Magnum Ice cream launch
Magnum Ice Cream got officially launched in Kolkata .On 21st February , at Crystal Room Taj Bengal it was a sinful Belgian Chocolate trail with celebrity Masterchef Kunal Kapur and ravishing Soha Ali Khan Pataudi . Check out the recipe for traditional Bengali dish – Pathi Shapta with Magnum Ice Cream .
Nan Khatai on the evening of a long Sunday – with recipe
After a long hectic Sunday , Madhushree starts baking for our son’s tiffin next day . Little research reveals that this is the original Indian Cookie with a Dutch origin and traces in Surat . Presenting Nan Khatai – with recipe
World peace pagoda Pokhara – 1100 metres, 200 stairs with a 2 year old
At 1100 metres height on Ananda hills The World Peace Pagoda in Pokhara Nepal overlooks the Annapurna Mountain range which reflects off Lake Phewa Tal below. It is thus one of the more serene peace pagodas in the world. On a cloudy day we climbed about 200 steps with a 2 year old only to get disheartened and getting our rewards later .
Mrs Magpie Kolkata has a new cousin in town – The Bistro
Mrs Magpie at Lake View Road has been our personal favourite . We visited the second outlet opened at Kasba Connector opposite at 2nd floor of The Chambers Mall opposite of Gitanjali Stadium . This is Bistro and offers a menu which is distinctly different from Mrs Magpie the Coffee shop . Check out whats on offering .
Zurich diaries – 1 with camera and without plan
At times unplanned moving around in an unknown city helps to explore the city more. On our last day of our tour at Switzerland we were at Zurich . We explored the city on our own and saw another face of Zurich . Part 1 of the travelog .
Fine Art photography – III. Ishita , her mask and alter ego
When was the last time you had put up a mask ? I explore Ishita with a mask , her self and also her alter ego . As a part of Fine Art Photography workshop by Agnimirh Basu Ishita took us on a journey of self exploration and inner dilemma
Lunch at Sonar Tori Kolkata at Ganga Kutir, Ffort Raichak
If you are at Ganga Kutir then you cannot afford to miss the Authentic Bengali restaurant – Sonar Tori . We had a sumptuous lunch there and enjoyed it too . Designed by ace designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee this is worth a visit for all gastronomes . Later a discussion with Chef Firoz Hossain threw some detailed insight on the restaurant . Here is my review .
Flurys All Day breakfast at home – Morning no.1 by Red FM
93.5 Red FM Kolkata relaunches its morning show as Morning no.1. A breakfast magician visits our home from Flurys as surprise . All day breakfast gets cooked and served . The eldest and the youngest family member are the happiest of the lot .
10 things that I have learnt as a wedding photographer
Wedding photography is not all fun always . Dedication , hard work , focus , sincerity all is needed just like any other profession . My ten best learning as a professional wedding photographer and some tips to overcome some problems
Winter Tales II – 5 memories of Orange and Orange Swiss Roll
Winter brings back loads of memories and out of which one is with the orange . Our 5 memories of Orange in winters and a recipe of Orange Swiss Roll with Whipped Cream .
20 hours at Ganga Kutir Kolkata – My diary speaks
A journal of how I spent 20 hours at Ganga Kutir Kolkata with some pictures . This place is not for excitement filled adrenaline rushes but when one feels for quick rejuvenation and introspection, this is the place to go.
Help Portrait Kolkata 2014 – the first saturday of December
Its 2nd year in a row where I participate in Help Portrait movement by Jeremy Cowart . Help Portrait Kolkata 2014 where we click picture and we give away . This year it was Hope foundation and New Light NGO.
Masala Roast Chicken with Shahi Gravy inspired by passive blogging
A roasted chicken recipe with a Shahi touch . Blogging makes deep inroads in the family as my wife turns a passive blogger . In the midst super chaotic situation at home we manage to cook and blog too .. Now its time for some feedback
Winter Tales 1 – Hara Bhara Gobi and memories
What does winter to mean to you ? Remembering some memories and how cauliflower is an integrated part of winter .
Fine Art Photography II . Momii – silent, surreal and sensuous
Momii the silent surreal and sensuous lady who left us thinking and wanting for more . A photostory of Fine Art Photography workshop .
Fine Art photography I. Dristi the butterfly who transforms into a firefly
My experience in a fine art photography workshop . A girl called Dristi who came in as a butterfly slowly transforms herself to a firefly . A picture essay .
5 reasons why you should visit Boudhanath in Kathmandu
On the last day of the Nepal tour I felt the inner call – to visit Boudhanath with my camera . Its an experience worth sharing . The selection was tough between the pictures and words.
Masala Chai / Tea Ice Cream with Candied Peanuts
Its tea with a twist . Remembering our first cup of tea and the journey henceforth . Have you ever tasted masala Chai ice cream – Read on
Exploring an enigmatic matured lady by Lake Geneva – Montreux
How we explored the beautiful historic city of Montreux by the Lake Geneva on our own . We realised finally that she is a true enigmatic beauty ..
The yodeling festival of Interlaken – we were lucky
Unknowingly we became a part of Yodeling festival in interLaken Switzerland . Here’s our story of that memorable night .
Pomfret Tel Jhal – Hot and Spicy Pomfret Fish Curry
While passing through a very hectic week with professional and personal commitments – this quick, easy to make dish will definitely enhance the eating experience . Check it out .
How we loved missing our trains in Engelberg – the swiss town
We missed our train twice in a small quaint Swiss town called Engelberg . We discovered love , dreams and a place to come back when we will be old . Discover Engelberg . Fall in love . Weave some dreams .
Scott Kelby Photowalk 2014 – Kalighat Temple and surroundings Kolkata
As a part of the largest Social Photography event in world – I participated in the 7th Scott Kelby worldwide photowalk and successfully failed to capture Kalighat the abode of goddess Kali in Kolkata
Fabulous Feta Cheese Pie – A surprise on a Sunday evening
How on a Sunday evening my son and I were surprised by this beautiful dish . Feta Cheese as the hero and some experimental piktures as embelishments
Dinner at Tero Parbon – Restaurant Review
Revisiting Tero Parbon – The Bengali theme restaurant at Gariahat kolkata and the experience and review thereafter
Riot of red – Sindoor khela or playing with vermillion Durga Puja 2014
The festival of Sindoor Khela or vermillion smearing is riot of red – colourful , versatile and extravagant . Some pictures to depict the story
Durga Puja 2014 – I overcame one personal fear
This Durga Puja I overcame a personal fear which has been there with me since my adolescent days . Thanks to an old friend of mine – A Cassette player and a magician called Robin da
Durga idol – preparation and counting 10 hands
Counting 10 hands of Durga was always a challenge as a child – picture story of preparation
Mahalaya – The beginning of the festivities
How I grew up with Mahalaya and how I see it now through my lens . Few pictures and some memories – some told some untold .
Hot Air Balloon Ride – Cappadocia
In case you are planning a trip to Cappadocia please dont miss the Hot Air balloon ride – Once in a lifetime memory with tips for photographers
Roasted Pork Belly and Hugh M Hefner
On a Sunday afternoon , close group of friends with Roasted Pork Belly and Hugh M Hefner’s little black book . Spoilt with choices.. but still things can go wrong …
Portrait Shoot with Help-Portrait
My first portrait shoot where I gave away the pictures . A part of the initiative of Help-Portrait . An experience I can never forget , neither I can forget those faces
Banana Bread with Maple Butter cream and my relationship with bananas
These challenges keep on happening between my wife and me . Due to reasons unknown to myself I had a breakup with Bananas as an edible substance since my teens .
Mykonos photowalk through cobbled roads
Mykonos was the last part of our journey on the tour of Greece and Turkey but as they say perhaps the best was saved for the last . When we headed to Mykonos for a two day stopover, the warm beach of Platis Gialos beach welcomed us .
The First EID photoshoot
Finally I broke the barrier this time . Procrastination, laziness , laid back are words when actually gets into action the results are catastrophic and thats exactly what has happened with me whenever I have planned to go out for shooting during Eid festival .
5 places you must visit in Kathmandu with your camera
I am a person who hates to repeat his mistakes consciously and although its not that I have not repeated my mistakes but trying to minimize the same makes me feel happy . When our trip for Kathmandu got finalized almost 45 days in advance I started doing my research on the place from a photographers perspective.
Thamel – A Shoppers Paradise
My trysts with Thamel occurred multiple times throughout the Nepal tour on different days at different times and if I speak from a photographers’ perspective at different light zones …
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Madhushree speaks with Kalyan on his series of #foodocracyforher
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