• COVID-19,  Health,  Lifestyle,  Ria's Insights

    Walk your Way to Better Lifestyle!!

    An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day – Henry David Thoreau. I would not call myself a gym or workout enthusiast but the current pandemic scenario has changed my perspective about exercising and after trying almost everything, I believe and really encourage walking! Walking may sound simple and those who are looking at shedding a few pounds may feel it be a waste of time or effort since it’s simple and takes its own time. But let me tell you, it’s not always about losing weight. You may gym rigorously for a few days and diet but does that give you inner happiness. If it does,…

  • Food,  Health,  Lifestyle,  Luxury,  Recipe

    Most delicious… flavorful and healthy Pumpkin Recipe!

    Let’s get on to another flavorful day of recipe writing…..and this one is really special to me. A few years ago, I was suffering from an ailment wherein I was supposed to cut down on white or red meat and focus entirely on vegetables like bottle gourd, pumpkin, bitter gourd, and lots of such vegetables that may not have a pleasant taste but are a blessing for your body. I was like any other child that cribbed every time these vegetables were served and it wasn’t helping. So, my mother who is an amazing cook and has pure magic in her hands decided to make these vegetables interesting for me.…

  • Health,  Hospitality,  Lifestyle,  Luxury,  Online Shopping,  Restaurants,  Review

    Love at First Sip – Starbucks!

    Everyone has their own personal favorites at Starbucks, but I have one very special coffee concoction that I would like to share with all my readers, and please… it’s a must-try! I recently went through a Starbucks “Drive-Thru” near my house; I was fortunate to encounter a very good service experience. Their service staff suggested a new option for me “Doubleshot Iced Shaken Espresso”. This is was a magic drink and a perfect amalgamation of Espresso…syrup…iced-shaken…and a dash of cold milk. This coffee is incomplete without “White Mocha”. Moreover, with my personal experience and taste preference, a minimum of 4 shots of white mocha is when you would really get…

  • Food,  Health,  Hospitality,  Lifestyle,  Luxury,  Online Shopping,  Restaurants,  Review

    Oven Story Pizza …Their Flavors take you back to India – Review!

    Born and homegrown in India, Oven Story Pizza is a brand that offers a variety of Cheese bases for their Pizza. With their recent move to the UAE market, they have been attracting a great number of cheese lovers. Oven Story Pizzas’ (Rebel Foods) in UAE is also very Indian with a huge burst of flavors and a soft crust. Their Pizzas’ in Dubai have been customized for the market and with varied seasonings as per their customers’ palate. My Review- I went with their most sold Pizza, however, my experience wasn’t very exciting. The taste did remind me of Indian pizzas which is always a plus for me but…

  • Food,  Health,  Lifestyle,  Luxury,  Recipe

    Broccoli, Mushroom, and Chicken! A perfect recipe for a Healthy Dinner!

    I am not an avid cook but I like to prepare recipes that really are delicious and don’t take much of your time. Since I moved into blogging, I could not find much time to prepare exquisite dinners and all day’s work made it hard for me to venture into the kitchen and think. Hence, to find a respite to that I have been coming up with recipes that don’t need much of your time and will surely cover the entire spectrum of being healthy and delicious. Broccoli, Mushroom, and Chicken combination can be easily prepared with ingredients conveniently available at your home and you would not need to rush…

  • Food,  Health,  Hospitality,  Lifestyle,  Online Shopping UAE,  Review

    Middle-East’s Very own “Shellfish Farm”- All about Dibba Bay Oysters!

    It is said that if you don’t love life, you will not enjoy Oysters! Oysters have huge tons of nutrient benefits which will force you to add them to your diet plan. They are known to be an excellent source of protein, vitamin-c, phosphorus, niacin, zinc, and various other vitamins, minerals, and organic compounds. Hence, to summarise its benefits..they are God among all superfoods. Middle-East is known to be famous for Oyster pearls but Dibba Bay farm took up a unique challenge of growing edible Oysters in this region. Their website is quite elaborate and interesting. It mentions where you can find this nutrient-rich produce and the best part is…

  • COVID-19,  Food,  Health,  Lifestyle,  Luxury,  Online Shopping UAE,  Review,  Shopping UAE

    Did Someone say “Healthy Snacks”?.. All about Barefood UAE!!

    That’s right! Uniglobex FZC LLC has come up with extraordinary snacks that not only satisfy your snacking cravings but also let you stay healthy and fit. These perfect snacks will let you stick to your healthy regime and rigorous diet plans. Indonesian manufactured Barefood Healthy snacks come in numerous delicious flavors and are distinctively unique in their own way. I had recently visited the Barefood team … I was fortunate to try on their best sellers since these have become hot selling and are now popular among adults and especially children. The best part and believe me..this is also their USP that these snacks are recommended by renowned Nutritionist Ms.…

  • Beauty,  Health,  Lifestyle,  Luxury,  Review,  Skin Treatment

    L’OREAL Paris Hydra Genius Aloe Water – All about the “Moisturizer”!!

    “Your Skin is your best accessory ….Take good care of it!” I have been trying various moisturizers’ so that I could bring to the table the best mid-range moisturizer for dry or combination skin. I would share a few more options over a period of time however, my current review is for the “L’OREAL Paris Hydra Genius” which is easily available at any hypermarket around you; if you are based in UAE, it is available at a Carrefour near you! A moisturizer with a light and non-greasy texture. The moisturizer packaging is very elegant and has a pump system. Easy application and two pumps per skin routine are good enough.…

  • COVID-19,  Festive,  Food,  Health,  Recipe

    Build Immunity…Go Fish! Delicious and Healthy Rava Fish recipe!!

    I have always been a huge fan of a well-cooked fish. Have almost tried all kinds available in India and now since i had moved to Dubai i am exploring a few more kinds. King Fish or Surmai or Seer fish (there are many more names of this fish in India itself) is one of the most common and easily available fish in Dubai. Kingfish is highly recommended since it’s the perfect solution to build immunity with Fatty Acids, an extremely good source of Vitamin D, Iodine, Iron, and protein. I have tried various ways of preparing King Fish..however, I would like to share one of the most delicious ways…

  • Beauty,  COVID-19,  Health,  Luxury,  Online Shopping,  Skin Treatment

    Say Goodbye to Stress and Anxiety…….Tea for Well-being!

    Well-being with Tea is a common term used for centuries…teas contain certain effective anti-oxidants and health-enhancing properties which is a boon in today’s age. Stress and anxiety have taken over our lives in a drastic way, and due to rigid schedules, we hardly find time for ourselves to heal our body and mind. I have been part of such a life where I used to spend a minimum of 12 hours a day and by evening my mind used to be completely drained out. I found respite with teas …..and a hot cup of tea before you sleep is really a refreshing and the most relaxing method to bring on…