Tanya Munshi's Lifestyle Portal

Pumpkin is a favourite choice for a Sunday morning breakfast for most Bengalis. Well, it used to be and still is in certain households. While cornflakes and oats have taken over the Indianbreakfast options, a Sunday binge is a welcome change. You must be wondering, pumpkin…breakfast…favourite? Well, yes and I will tell you how and why. This Bengali style stir-fry Pumpkin and Potatoes goes well with luchi (puris) or parathas for a leisurely Sunday brunch. It is very easy to make [More...]

French Toast is a favourite snack for most kids. Especially had before an evening play, a plate of French Toast gives the much required energy and nutrition to a child during their growing up years. French Toast is still one of my favourite snacks and I prefer to have it for breakfast. Since I usually prefer a heavy breakfast, I don’t mind two slices of golden brown French Toast. I prepare French Toast with a slight variation. I add finely chopped coriander [More...]

They say, ‘necessity is the mother of invention’, for me, it’s food. I usually get tired of eating the same thing for breakfast, especially on weekends. Weekdays, I don’t mind the mundane breakfast of oats, bread with peanut butter…but weekends have got to be special. I have a weakness for mushrooms. Whenever I visit my favourite food store ‘Godrej Nature’s Basket’, in my neighbourhood, I always make it a point to bring back a pack or two freshly packed mushrooms. [More...]

Rushing for work and no time to have a sandwich and a fruit? Slam on the brakes, take a U-turn and return to the kitchen! It may not be one of the wisest decisions to skip meals, particularly breakfast. Given our hectic lifestyles and workdays that can last anywhere from 9 to 12 hours, the best thing you can do for your body is give it the nourishment it [More...]

The ambience at Lila Cafe is serene and is done up in white and green hues, with white painted wooden cane furniture and indoor plants giving it a relaxing feel. If you’re looking for a stop over for breakfast, lunch or evening high tea in Goa, then Lila Cafe is just the place. [More...]