TheChubGrubsAndTravels

It is said that we are a lucky generation Privileged to be born in this booming era of innovation and technology Of constant change Of travel and not being rooted at one place! Of money and wealth  Of virtual relationships  and of selfies and social media!! We, the Millennials! Fall asleep when we are suppose to be wide awake Forget to appreciate the beauty of sunrises, sunsets and raindrops Eat breakfast when we are suppose to have lunch Work when we are supposed to be relaxing Take pictures when we are suppose to be enjoying food and places Run away from things and people when we are suppose to be walking towards and embracing them And so much more... The fear of missing out looms over our heads all the time. FOMO they call it. From the moment we wake up, till the time the moon shows up For us, the grass is always greener on the other side, We refuse to accept and take things coming in our stride.  We cannot sit at our desks for hours together Ye...

Eggs are extremely easy to experiment with. They can be cooked differently each time and it barely takes any time to whip up a dish. Eggs work as healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner option being a rich source of protein. For me personally anything egg-related post gym serves as extremely satiating and tummy-filling! This time around in my Microwave Cooking series I decided to make a Frittata loaded with chicken. Here is the recipe: Prep Time: 15 minutes (Approx.) Cook Time: 3 minutes (Approx.) Preparation Ingredients: 2 eggs Milk Salt and pepper Red and green capsicum Chicken Franks/ Sausage Chili Flakes Oregano Whole Grain wraps Maggie Chili Garlic Sauce First wash the capsicums in cold, running water. Pat them dry with a kitchen towel or you can air-dry them as well. Slice them anyway that you like them and put them aside. In the meanwhile, defrost the chicken franks, heat them for 1 minute and cut them into slices. You can mix the pieces of chicken wi...

I LOVE PASTA! ( and so does my AMMA) Any shape and sauce? preferably Red Sauce or Pesto! I try to stay away from white sauce unless I have no other option or my awesome roommate makes her trademark mushroom white sauce pasta! So last night I decided to make Red Sauce Spaghetti pasta with the limited supplies that I had and of course, using the microwave (My Hero!). Here is the recipe for people like me, who don't have access to a gas stove or who are just plain lazy. Preparation Time: 15   minutes Cooking Time:  5-7 minutes Things you need: Microwave Bowl Spaghetti Pasta Salt Papa Alfredo Tomato Garlic Sauce Oregano Chilli Flakes Canned Baked Beans, Peas (or any other veggies) You cal also add sausage (if you are craving meat) Maggi Extra Hot Chilli Sauce Preparation: 1. Since I had a small, round microwave safe bowl, the long strands of Spaghetti didn't fit straight right in. I therefore had to break the spaghetti into half and put it in the bow...

Love Locks on the way to the Sky Bridge in Langkawi  During the long weekend for Hari Raya (Ramadan) my friends and I decided to head to Langkawi, a beautiful island in Malaysia. It's crazy how much I love sandy beaches and clear water, anything to do with nature actually! We went to places that were totally "heartworthy"! It would be absolutely unfair if I did not leave my trademark heart imprint at these gorgeous destinations.  ❤  At the top- Sky Tower-Langkawi The view after taking the Sky Cab ride across mountains and sea.  The amazing view from Tubotel , Langkawi. Woke up to this breathtaking view two days in a row and was mesmerized every single time.  Finding love in hopeless places! Right outside the 3D Arts Museum This location was a part of the Island Hopping. The amazing view at Dayang Bunting Marble Geoforest Park, Langkawi                           ...

Okra/ Bhindi/ Ladies Finger happens to be one of my favourite green vegetables. I like devouring it in two particular forms only: The Bhindi fry made by my Amma and the other one in it's crispy, crunchy form. Yesterday, I decided to prepare the latter for a dear friend's birthday. It turned out alright-ish and was eaten as a starter and was also used as seasoning for the creamy mushroom pasta (Haha!). Here is the recipe for everyone's benefit. BHINDI FRY| BHINDI RECIPE | BHINDI FRY RECIPE |  INDIAN RECIPE Preparation Time: 15 minutes (Approx.) Cook Time: 15 minutes  (Approx.) Things you will need: 250g Okra/Bhindi/Lady Finger Chilli Powder Salt Cumin Powder Turmeric Powder Corn Flour/ Chickpea Flour Olive Oil Garam Masala/Chaat Masala Bowl Mustard Seeds Ginger-Garlic Paste Kitchen Towel/Paper Napkins Preparation Steps 1. Wash the Bhindi/Lady Finger under cold running water. Use a kitchen towel or paper napkins to pat them dry such that t...