Marvelous Mango

Mango is the king of fruits. It has a very unique flavour, fragrance, taste and nutritional values due to which it always has high demand across the world throughout its season. Mango is one of the most delicious seasonal fruits grown in the tropics. Mango is a tropical fruit which is cultivated in many countries in different continents. Mango is a seasonal fruit whose season starts from March to June. But Indian mangoes are famous across world due to its unique characteristic. 

Mangoes come in different types, sizes, and qualities. Its flavor is pleasant and rich, and tastes sweet with mild tartness. Mangoes can be served in different ways.  Mangoes can be served with other fruits as fruit salad or mangoes with ice cream. But most of the people like it in its original style that is on its own rather than adding mangoes in anything else. Please wash mangoes with cold running water to remove dust, dirt, soil, and pesticide residue which will help us to enjoy its original rich taste in Indian style.

Mangoes have special health benefits which makes it a very special and unique fruit.

ü  Mangoes help to protect against colon, breast, and prostate cancers.

ü  Mangoes are enriched with pre-biotic dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, and poly-phenolic flavonoid antioxidant compounds.

ü Fresh Mangoes have potassium which is a major component of body and cell that help us in controlling blood pressure and heart rates. This is very important for all human being.

 ü  Mangoes have moderate quantity of copper; it is a co-factor for many vital enzymes including superoxide dismutase and cytochrome C-oxidase.

 ü  Mangoes are filled with different vitamins such as vitamin c this helps body to develop resistance against infectious agents, Vitamin B also helps brain & blood cells of body.

We can make different kinds of fancy and tasty alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks with the help of mangoes. Especially mango milkshake is very famous among kids and it is healthy also because it provides proteins, minerals and vitamins to a kid that’s why all mothers like to give this drink to their kids. We can make some mocktails with the help of mangoes, other fruit juices, soda and other common ingredients that will help us to welcome are guest at our place during summer season. People who are found of alcohol then can make plenty of cocktails with the help of fresh mango cubes, pulp and juice, for examples Mango Margarita, Mango Daiquiri Pina Colada and so on. 

How to plan Kid’s Birthday Party

Nowadays it’s a big trend to celebrate Birthdays of children in a grand way, not only in India but all over the world.  So today we are going to discuss some important factors that will help us to make our child’s birthday more memorable. Well, if we want them to have a great birthday party, then it’s going to take plenty of hard work & lots of planning. Planning a birthday party is not an easy task at all, but if we allow the child within us to come out and do the arrangements it become easier to manage everything. OK now we will discuss everything step by step to make this party more successful with loads of sweet memories. 

Decide a theme:-

While deciding the theme we should consider our kid first. What are her/his likes and dislikes, these will help us to decide the theme, because we are doing everything for our child’s happiness. If he/she is happy with the theme idea then it boosts our enthusiasm to make all the necessary arrangements.   

List down important facts:-

  There are few important points that we have to consider while planning the party. Such as

·         Party date

·         Party timings

·         Venue for party

·         List of invitees

Fix all the above aspects once we are ready with above things we can proceed for further things.

                   

                                                                                    Decoration and Food:-

Now we are ready with theme and venue so we can concentrate on decoration. We should plan decoration according to the theme, so there will be no mix n match between decorations & theme. We really need to take care of this aspect. Hire an event management company’s services according to our budget and theme. Now we are ready with decoration also.

Food is very vital part of any party but in kid’s birthday party we should consider the food which is very close to children’s expectations. That will help the kids not only to have loads of fun while party is on but they will enjoy the food also. So always try to add pastries, French fries, pizzas, burgers in menu along with other dish so elders as well as kids will be able to enjoy the food.                                                                            

Cake and Invitation:-        

We are ready with most of the things now it’s time to order a cake according to the theme. Place an order of Cake with one of the best bakery along with delivery date & timing. So that cake will come 30 minutes before the cake cutting.

Then it’s time to decide on invitation card, again we should consider the theme while choosing the card. After selection of card we should provide all the necessary details such as few nice things about our kid, name of child, date, time & venue of party. Contact numbers so if anyone needs any help to reach at the venue; they can easily contact us for the same. Now send the invitations among relatives, friends & business or professional colleagues. So we will have approximate numbers of guest who are going to attend our party. 

Games, Other Activities & Return Gifts:-

We can plan some other activities for kids such as tattoo artist, magic show & cartoon mascots to play with kids. Now it’s time to plan few games for kids who are going to be there on event day. So we involve them into some kind of entertainment which help them to enjoy the party as well as few of them can win some gifts too. So we should check with the host how many games he is going to conduct and what types of gifts he wants for winner. After getting the idea from game host we can buy those gifts along with return gifts for every kid who is going to be there on that day. Again we should consider our theme while buying return gifts

Now we are ready with all the necessary things to plan a special theme birthday party for our kid.

Summer is on

India is one of the best countries with all the resources such as high mountains, plateaus and plains. Some parts of our country are near the coast while others are far away from the sea. These features affect the climate of our country. Some places are very hot, while others remain dry for the greater part of the year. But despite a varied climate, the whole country experiences the same cycle of seasons-the summer season, the rainy season, and the winter season.

Summer season in India is really hot, due to these people get tired very soon. The dazzling sun is there to make you tired from 9 am to 6 pm.  Indian summer starts exactly after Holi Festival that is at the end of March or beginning of April and it goes on till June. During this festival we burn dry wood, dry grass & unwanted wooden things with the thought that we are burning all negative thoughts which are their inside us & the bad things which happened during last year. And very next day we play with colours which indicate happiness, prosperity, wellness & humanity. This way we welcome Summer Season in our life.

Summer is officially here, which means it’s time to lie by the pool and enjoy a drink!  People like to spend their most of the time in office or home; they really don’t want to go out in the summer season except for something which is urgent & important.  But just think about those people who do more field work like construction site workers, traffic controllers & many more so they need to be at their place to complete the work. During summer time temperature goes up to 38 °C on an average basis and some places it goes up to 48-49 °C and we work as sweat machines, due to too much of sweating we get exhausted & tired very quickly. Because of that our productivity & speed goes down, which is not acceptable by individuals and by company too. So we become restless and start losing out our patience on pity things.

So we need something which is handy & will help us to refresh & re-energize ourselves instantly that will give us more energy and stamina to work further. Otherwise we won’t be able to cope up with climatic conditions and we may face some problems like sun strokes, weakness etc.

Follow simple steps to take care of ourselves during summer

• During summer season carry water bottles along with you. Drink water as much as possible that help
  
  our body to keep required quota of water in our body.
• Avoid drinking aerated water such as Cola, Fanta, etc. because these are made with the help of chemical & preservatives which are really harmful for us. 
• Drink Tender Coconut Water or Nimbu pani instead of aerated water, these drinks helps to keep our body cool along with that they provides nutrients which are mostly required during the summer time to avoid sun strokes or faints.
• Wear sunglasses or use umbrella to avoid direct contact of unwanted sun rays on your skin. 
• Have buttermilk after lunch or dinner to help in digestion and to keep the body cool.
• Have plenty of fruits mainly watermelon, these way we can get natural glucose, instead of having glucose powder. 

The heat doesn't seem so bad when you have one of these delicious drinks by your side!

And one last suggestion is…use summer to your advantage…shed off those excess kilos by working out in the morning or evening…it’s faster to lose weight during summers.

Chocolate Mania

“Chocolate” what do you understand by this word? You can’t explain chocolate so easily it’s got different kinds of verticals which make us happy every time. No matter how young or how old you are everyone likes chocolate. I personally enjoy chocolate any time of day. This is one thing where nobody thinks about their age and enjoys their chocolate, especially kids and ladies like to consume chocolates any time. Chocolate is famous all over the globe. Because of these there are so many national and multinational companies in to the market that are producing several types of chocolates.

In Oaxaca, in South-eastern Mexico the centuries-old tradition of chocolate-making is still going strong today, with Oaxacans each apparently consuming 5.5 pounds of the stuff on average per year. There are so many countries which are famous for their chocolates and chocolates making trends and unique methods.

So many baker shops also entered in this business and they are manufacturing mouth watering chocolate. From last few years companies are producing special chocolates for special occasions packed in designer cardboard boxes, designer pouches, designer bags, etc. Companies are trying their best to attract maximum share of the market for their products by experimenting different things to get the best out of it, which will be liked by the people of all age group. We know people like to gift chocolates on special occasions which are made in different shapes & flavours. Now a days we can see alphabets on chocolates that indicates the occasion such as birth days, wedding anniversaries, Father’s Day, Merry X’Mas, Happy New Year, and so on. People like very type of chocolate it can be fruit base, dry fruit based, or liquor based. Indian also started liking the liquor base chocolate.

Whenever we go to any restaurants we find that their menu card dessert section will be filled with so many verities of dessert which is mainly made with chocolates or the base ingredient will be chocolate. Even hoteliers know that the best selling dessert will be a chocolate based on so they try to keep as many desserts which have chocolate in it. Most of the cakes are also made with the different kinds of chocolates. You go to any cake shop we will find that people like to have chocolate base cake rather than any other cakes such as cheese cake, fruit base cake and so on. Chocolate has become an inseparable part of our life.

           

Chocolates have so many medicinal benefits.

·         Dark chocolates are good for heart: - eating a small amount of dark chocolate two or three times each week can help lower your blood pressure. Dark chocolate improves blood flow and may help prevent the formation of Blood Clots.

·         Dark chocolate is good for brain: - Dark chocolate increases blood flow to the brain as well as to the heart, so it can help improve cognitive function. Dark chocolate also helps reduce your risk of stroke. 

·         Dark Chocolate is filled with loads of antioxidants it helps to control the Blood

Sugar.

·         Dark chocolate contains theobromine, which helps to harden tooth enamel.

·         Dark chocolate is filled with vitamin & minerals. 

Do Enjoy Your Chocolate!

Have a safe New Year's Eve..!

Today is the last day of 2013, people are in celebration mood. Each & every individual is looking to celebrate the New Year Eve according to their likes & budget. The moment we say party that means alcohol is going to be part of it. Alcohol plays a very important role in any party but we should make some rules & regulation before hosting or attending any party.  This is the night which reflects back on the last 365 days and celebrates the upcoming year. As the clock runs down for 2013, everyone will be drinking, dancing, and telling stories of days gone by while presenting aims and goals for 2014. Whether celebrating at a house party with friends and family, or out at a city-sponsored event, taking a few precautions will ensure that everyone gets to and from their destinations safely. Safety is the first thing we need to consider before going for celebration of New Year eve. We had witness so many news that really shocked us from head to toe. Especially for ladies each and every lady who is going out of house to celebrate the New Year Eve, she should consider her safety first and then the fun & enjoyment. Now days it is really risky for ladies to go out of house late night.  So I have listed few points that will help us to celebrate New Year eve in right and safe way.

Host A Party:-

Instead we people of going out for New Year Eve Party, why not host a party at our houses? Be ready to have people staying at the night. We don’t want our friends driving drunk. Hosting a New Year party may be the safest way of celebrating the coming of the New Year. Not only does hosting our own party keep us off the street but it also keeps our friends at our party off the street. This is the best safest way of celebrating New Year Eve. 

Safety aspect for girls:-

This is especially for girls who want to celebrate New Year Party outside at a city-sponsored event.  Try to be with good company which will help us to enjoy every bit of party & will be able to carry best memorable moments along with us. Be mindful of our surroundings & how others are acting, and give a wide berth to those who seem out of control. Try to avoid mixing with strangers & unknown people that will keep girls safe & sound. Try to follow moderate drinking which will keep us in good sense & girls will be able to know what is going on around them. Keep a track of our cell phone throughout the night & store all the necessary helpline numbers that will help us in case of emergency or in any awkward situation. Carry good amount of money will again help us in right sense. 

Book a cab in advance:-

It is always safe to book a cab in advance rather than driving our own car after getting drunk. This will help us to reach home safely that to on time. These will reduce the risk of accident & getting caught by policemen. 

Dress Code:-

This is a special night and everyone who is going to attend any party want to look fabulous & outstanding from others but ladies while doing this we should consider the surroundings and people who all are going to be there. So do dress up according to party requirements but try to avoid wearing too revealing & exposing dress that will put you in some kind of trouble. So do follow some discipline while going to party. Carry body perfume which will help us to smell nice throughout the party time. 

Think about kids:-

Family people just can’t think about their own enjoyment, we have to consider our kids entertainment & enjoyment first and then ours. We should avoid crowded areas that will help us to keep our family safe & sound.  If we are hosting a party then we should plan some games & entertainment for kids which will help us to keep them busy.

Moderate Drinking:-

While we groove to the party tunes it is utmost necessary that we keep track of our drink throughout the party. That will help us to be in our sense and we will not get high. We should drink very slowly that will help us to spend more time with everyone rather than getting high and sitting aside. Ladies should carry a good handbag that will help us to keep all our valuable belonging in that.

Food:

Do eat food properly on time; try to avoid more consumption of oily food. Don’t eat too much of food which will cause in puking after few drinks. Try to drink water as much as possible which will help to reduce chances of headache & hangover.

After following all these steps we will be able to have a great and unforgettable New Year Eve party. That will remain alive in our mind throughout our life.

Cheers and happy New Year to all of Us.  

Wine oriented India

     Wine is a very ancient alcoholic beverage. Wine is regarded as the most complex and interesting alcoholic beverage.  This is so because each country and region uses different types of grapes for wine production; implements own labeling laws; follows own quality control methods,  different types of manufacturing processes, storage methods, evaluation methods, and maturation periods. That’s why wine is very complex beverage to understand. Every wine has its own identity in the market. Especially French wines are well known all over the world, because France has the largest share in wine production in the world.

      India is very new market for wines. Now Indians also have started drinking wine on regular intervals. India is famous market for Beers, Whisky & Rum. But now people have understood the concept of drinking & pairing wine with food. Though the young domestic wine market is still to take off compared to international mature wine markets, the consumers have slowly & gradually began showing their interest in International & domestic brands.  They are ready to experiment, according to leading importers & distributors of premium wines & spirits in India.

     Earlier Wine just meant choosing between red & white wine & that on very rare occasions. But now, wine makers have begun organizing different events connected with disseminating knowledge about wine, food that paired with wine & by holding wine tasting sessions or field trips for people on vineyards, wine making & processing that includes wine tasting also. Some of the manufacturers have started organizing wine fest in their wineries. This helped wine makers to improve wine knowledge among general public & generate interest in wine drinking to expand the wine market in India.

     Today India is one of the fastest growing markets for all consumer goods that’s why we see so many international brands are easily available in all the fields such as electronic, merchandise, food etc. so how will wine remain behind to do utmost business in our country. That’s why all international major wine makers from around the globe are trying to get their wines in Indian Market. They are promoting their wines by hosting some kinds of events such as food & wine fest, wine & good life, wine tasting sessions that help them to make people aware about their wines, which results in good sale of their brand.

     Most of the states in India have adopted new techniques & strategies, to improve their share & awareness in domestic as well as in International market. Awareness of brands have made its way into Indian consumer market that people are walking into wine stores or to fine dine restaurants & demand for wine by its label. That shows now Indian has very good knowledge about wine & how to match wine with food. This helped even domestic wine makers to produce different types of grapes & different kinds of wines such as fruity, herby, dry, semi dry, sweet, acidic by considering the upcoming demands of such wines.

     There are some wineries that are doing really good business in Indian Market such as Grover, Sula, Four Seasons, Nine Hills & Chateau Indage who all are producing good quality wines which goes very well with different types of Indian food as well as with other cuisines of the world. Today some of the Indian wines are getting sold in International Market that shows Indian wines are one of the good wines which can go very well with food.

The difference of sale figure of last few years also

     The difference of sale figure of last few years also says that Indians have opened the taste doors for wines, now we do find wines in every fine dine restaurant. There are few restaurants who are serving food & only wine along with food, no other alcoholic beverage is served there. Earlier wine was used to be an occasional drink but now wine is getting consumed on day to day basis.