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There is nothing better than smooth creamy Hummus . Its one of those foods that is easy to make and also satiates you to every extent. Top this up with some Paprika to heat things and Voila, you have a dish that is healthy and also "ketogenic" certified :) I shall take you through the steps of making a Paprika Hummus at home , with few ingredients. You will be able to dish this out in no time. This is an easy DIY Hummus recipe. Ingredients: You will need the following to make a reasonable sized snack portion for 2 -3 adults : 15oz can of Chickpeas (aka Garbanzo beans) OR approximately 250 grams of cooked and de-skinned Chickpeas (minus the water) 1/4th tsp of finely chopped garlic 2-4 tbsp of Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1-2 tbsp of Cold Pressed Organic Sesame Oil 3 tbsp of Tahini paste 1 tsp each of salt and paprika powder 1/4th tsp each of finely ground black pepper powder and peri-peri powder 1.5 - 2 tsp lemon juice Dried thyme or rosemary Pr...

I just had an amazing Starbucks coffee experience. They have opened a new store in Mumbai at Lokhandwala Complex which is a first of its kind in India. It's called the Starbucks Coffee Forward Neighbourhood store. The place has a different vibe. Its more experimental, more modern, more lively. The staff is eager to assist you as the place does seem to get to you at first as its completely different in setup from a regular Starbucks outlet.  The food section is small yet different. They have a limited selection of croissants, sandwiches and desserts, which are all unique. The brewing station is managed by Starbucks Coffee Masters in black aprons.  They have on offer seven different blends of coffee - Pike Place Roast, Kenya, Ethiopia, India Estates Blend, Sumatra, Caffe Verona and the Italian Roast.  What's strikingly different at this outlet is the collection of Coffee Makers aka Brewers. They strictly use the following: Siphon brewer Chemex bre...

This week we look at the new sensation that's doing the rounds on the Internet...  'Do It Yourself' Blackhead busting Black Mask (with activated charcoal) Does your skin look dull? Well yes mine did and this is why I am keen on you reading further. What do you get when you try this black mask? Cleaner Pores Fewer to completely eliminated blackheads Less or negligible shine on the face (especially the T-zone) Soft, firm and  healthy looking skin Feel good factor :) Watch the video to know more, else scroll down to quickly follow the recipe. What do you need? The list of ingredients is as follows: Activated Charcoal (also known as activated carbon) Bentonite Clay Neem Oil Apple Cider vinegar with the mother Water Apart from this, you will need a mixing bowl, a face towel and a brush ( or you could just use your fingers as I did, but trust me that's not as good as having a brush at hand ). Step-by-Step guide: Ad...