Tuesday, 26 August 2014

The Yardstick For Success...

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The Judge named Success
Is very nit-picky
Disciplining its contenders one by one

With everyone in the rat-race
There are few who make the cut
Some are its favorites - biased towards none

One rule's abidance by all
It DOES NOT Come To You
YOU Go To It



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The Blog-o-sphere for instance
Is a melting pot of success stories
Each a winner in itself

Each has their own interpretation
To their dream montage of success
Each an inspiration of its own

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Ask the 'Blogger Me' in regard
Success is already there for me
Blogging is there for me

With a new journey in tow
I set out in April 2013
I've come a long way through

Whatever I've achieved
Through the means
Seems so little yet so much

Success came steady
To aid me win the race
Realizing along - it's iceberg's tip

Each day - a new journey
Into alleys of Success
Each day - a new step taken



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Success in the Blog-o-sphere
Comes in spurts but
Stays for real long

All I can say is
Success is not one
But many dreams

All I believe is
I have miles to go
Before I sleep

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This post is a part of the WordPress Daily Prompts : 365 Writing Prompts program where the aim is to post at least one post a day based on the day's prompt.

The Prompt for August 25 was a 'Free Prompt' provided to all of us, Guest Authors.

The Prompt is, Secret Of Success - 'What would it take for you to consider yourself a 'Successful Blogger'? Is that something you strive for?'

This is my Nineteenth Post as a guest author to Project 365 : We Post Daily!

Tuesday, 19 August 2014

The Retro Times, With A Dash Of Nostalgia!

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For Friends Who Are As Dear As Family...

You Ought To Make Your Friends Feel As Close, Too! :D

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And, For That Opportune Moment...

When Those Long - Lost Friends...

Plan To Visit You...

At Your Space...

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The Pad Ought To Be Redone...

To Re - Live Those Wonderful Times...

When The Pretty Promises...

Of 'Friends Forever' Were Made...

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The Space Ought To Traverse Through...

That Golden Era Of Time...

And, It Ought To Transform, To...

The Retro Times!

With A Dash Of Nostalgia, Of Course...

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The Living Room...

Where We Would All Rewind...

On Our Reunion Of Sorts...

Was Now To Be Retro!

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This...

Alkemi Decor Door Skin Pattern 12

Was To Adorn...

My Uber Cool & Stylish Entrance!

'Alkemi' Decor Door Skin Pattern...

Would Remind All My Friends...

Of The Exciting Fun Times...

We All Had Spent Together...

Sharing Our Love For Pop Music...

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To Reminisce Over The Times We'd Spent...

Comparing The 'Coolness Quotient'...

Of Our Dear Homegrown Bollywood...

Over The Foreign Land's Hollywood...

With These...

To Hold A 'Cushion Fight'! :D

MeSleep Hollywood Digitally Printed Cushion Cover

A Set Of Four...

'Me-Sleep' To Give Us...

Digitally Printed Cushion Covers! :)

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To Put In A Nostalgic Fervor To Our Friendship...

This...

MeSleep Canvas Painting without Frame - Marilyn Monroe

Who?

Marilyn Monroe, Of Course...

'Me-Sleep' Brings To Us...

An Artist On Canvas! :)

The Ideal Actress...

And The Perfect Person...

For Many A Lady - Like Friends Of Mine...

She Inspired Many Of Them...

To Step In The Field Of Creative Arts Too...

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This Creative Spin To My Space...

The Time - Travel...

To The Retro Era...

Would, Of Course...

Put My Friends Through A Roller - Coaster...

Of Surprise & Reminiscence...

Of Excitement, Amazement...

And, A Plethora Of Emotions...

All Because...

It Would Be Our Rendition...

The Retro Times, With A Dash Of Nostalgia!

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This post is a part of MakeMyHome Activity at BlogAdda.com.

The Benediction For My 'Home Blessed Home'

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With a thought in mind...

And, as a Thanksgiving for my Parents...

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I set out, to Make Their Room...

As I Made My Home...

A Blessed Home...

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It Is Said...

'Your Room Should Reflect Your Style.

Your Room Should Reflect Your Personality.'

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And, To Suit My Parents' Style...

To Suit My Parents' Personality...

I had the Perfect Makeover...

For Their Space...

In Mind...

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To Establish Their Connect With Their Roots...

To Make Them Feel Closer To Their Soil...

To Not Let This Modernity Absorb Them In...

In Its Entirety...

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Their Room Had To Be...

Refreshing...

Yet...

Ethnic...

In Its Substantial Existence...

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Being The Head Of Our Familial Unit...

It Was Best...

That Guests Be Welcomed...

Into Our Dwelling...

By Being Welcomed Into Our Parents' Space, First...

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What Better Than...

This...

Little India 'Bani Thani' Wooden Jharokha...

To Symbolize My Mother's Presence...

In Our Hearts, Minds And Souls...

With The Lady - Like Grace By Its Side...

As An Invitation, For Our Guests?

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To Illuminate The Ambiance...

And The Aura Of Their Space...

This...

Would Be The Best Bet! :)

'Aapno Rajasthan' Lantern...

Traditional Yet Trendy...

Exquisitely Ethnic...

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For The Creative Souls...

That My Parents Are...

To Inspire Them, To Keep Their Love For Music Alive...

To Support Their Encouragement For The Efforts Of Artists Of The Nation...

This...

'Kaarigari' Music Men Set Of Four...

True...

Kaarigari...

Instilling A Sense Of Respect And Appreciation...

Towards The Gifted Sons & Daughters Of The Soil...

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All For My Parents...

And, Their Prayers...

Which Make My Home...

A Truly Blessed Home! :)

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To Honor Their Efforts...

For Us...

And, To Thank Them For Their Perseverance...

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After All...

They Are The Essence Of Our Existence...

And, The Benediction...

For My 'Home Blessed Home'. :D

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This post is a part of MakeMyHome Activity at BlogAdda.com.

Hearty Blossoms Made My House, My 'Home Quixotic Home'!

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With this thought in mind...

And, with the aspiration of re-doing My House...

And transforming it (yet again!) into My Home Sweet Home...

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With the hope of taking Dear Hubby into confidence on this Familial Assignment...

I proceeded with Love & Care...

Into Our Room...

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What stared at me In The Face...

Were the dilapidated looks of a 10-Year-Old Room...

Requesting Me...

For A Humble Makeover...

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"To love Oneself is the beginning of a life-long Romance."

Thus, I Set Out...

To...

Make My Home...

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Since it was our Space, I was beginning with...

Hubby's and Mine...

I had to work on instilling the spirit...

Of Our Marital Bliss...

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What Better Than...

Zeeshaan Be Mine Wall Clock

The 'Zeeshaan Be Mine' Wall Clock...

Be Mine.

To Remind Us Of The 'Seventh Heaven' Moment...

When He Went Down On His Knees...

To Aim For My Heart... <3

And, To Halt That Priceless Moment Of Time, Forever...

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The One Adorning Our Dinner Setting...

Aapno Rajasthan Hearty Candle Stand

The 'Aapno Rajasthan' Hearty Candle Stand...

With The Flame Lightening The Spirit Of My Solicitor...

And, The Hearts Signifying The Spirit Of Togetherness...

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The Cherry On Our 'Wedding Cake' Would Be...

To Sustain The Eternal Bond Between Our Souls...

Swayam Boutique Collection 3 pcs Bedroom Set - BTQ03-Marquee

The 'Swayam Boutique' Three Piece Bedroom Set...

The Monochrome Wilderness Among The Fiery Red...

For...

Hearty Blossoms Made My House, My 'Home Quixotic Home'!

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And...

To Instill The Spirit Of Immortality...

Into Our Timeless, Priceless...

Remarking Me With 'Makeover Required' On The  Looks...
Ornamenting Graces Of Room, Was A Task On My Books...
Making The Most Of These Moments, Oh So Very Humbly!
Anticipating Mushy Makeover - Romantic At Heart Hubby!
Navigating Nay's, Aye's Of My 'Better Half' - Chivalrous...
Cherishing Timeless Marital Bliss - Memories Spontaneous...
Evoking The Emotion From Both Our Hearts And Ambiance!

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This post is a part of MakeMyHome Activity at BlogAdda.com.

Friday, 15 August 2014

जब 'दिल ने दस्तरख्वान बिछाया'...

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You might be wondering - 'What's with the Blog-post's Title In Hindi?'

Does The Title Remind You Of A Song?

Or Does It Make You Break Into Melody, And Hum Along?

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Precisely!

*Celebrity Coverage Ahead*

Prepare To Be Starry - Eyed... ;)

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The Title Today Is Dedicated...

To...

A Feast...

एक दावत...

Hosted By Yash Raj Films, Themselves...

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YES!

The  yrf  Banner...

दिल ने दस्तरख्वान बिछाया...

दावत - ए - इश्क़ है!

The much awaited Romance-Comedy or 'Rom-Com'...

From The House Of Yash Raj Films...

"Daawat-E-Ishq"!!! :D

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Now, Before I Recall The Entire Episode...

Of A Rainy Day In July...

July 17, 2014...

To Be Precise...

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I'd Like To Let The Credits Roll...

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The Credit For This Entire Opportunity...

Goes To...

Daughter Dear, Charu...

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Why, You Ask?

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Because, She Was The One...

Who Sneaked Into My Twitter Account...

One Fine Evening On July 16, 2014...

And, Was Up, To Some Mischief...

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She Reassured Me...

That It Was Something Constructive...

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Whatever It Be, I Told Her Not To Fiddle With My Account's Settings...

And, An Hour Later...

There She Was...

"Mumma, Do you want to go and meet Aditya Roy Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra?!"

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I didn't believe her question, at first...

Rightfully so, I thought...

Must be one of her kiddish ramblings, I assumed...

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Next Moment, I had my Laptop in front of me...

With a few tweets opened up...

And, with PVR Cinemas' Twitter Handle on the screen...

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"Mumma, 420 Characters!"... :o

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YOU Read That Right...

Three Tweets...

And, Our Evening For The Next Day...

Had Been Made... ^_^

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The Background Story...

There Was A Contest Being Run By PVR...

For The One Hour...

That My Laptop Was With Charu!

#DaawatAtPVR, It Was Hash-ed...

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See...


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Apparently, participants had to play Aditya and propose dishes, to present to Parineeti, at a Daawat...

These...

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And, This...


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From This Pleasant Tweet-o-Mania...

To This...


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All This Had Happened In Half A Day's Time-Frame!

And, Charu & I couldn't be happier. :)

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For precisely 12 Noon, on 17 July...

When The Music Album Was Disclosed...

At Gaana, Saavn and all other such online Music Websites...

She was playing it on Loop!

Yes...

Charu was playing the entire playlist on Loop. :)

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Coming From Sajid-Wajid as Composers...

Kausar Munir as the Lyricist...

And, boasting of Superb Singers...

Of the likes of...

Shreya Ghoshal

Sunidhi Chauhan

Sonu Nigam

Shalmali Kholgade

Javed Ali

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The Music Score...

Sure, Does Serve A Platter...

And Invites Its Listeners To A Musical Feast! :D

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There are 7 tracks in all...

Which span a little over 28 Minutes...

Each with a unique flavor...

Of its own...

Each with a unique place...

To fit into the Story...

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Fast - Forward To 1600 Hrs...

On July 17...

When We'd Left Home...

To Head To PVR Plaza, Delhi...

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At the precise moment...

When it started pouring...

Cats & Dogs...

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Nevertheless, we boarded the Metro to Rajiv Chowk...

And, by the time, we arrived...

It was STILL pouring...

Cats & Dogs...

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We reached ahead of time...

And were made to wait in the Lounge Area...

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It was not long...

Until, we were told to proceed to the Audi...

And, take our seats...

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What followed were...




The Setting - Where Aditya & Parineeti were to be welcomed...

To address the Media, and launch the Title Song...




That Is RJ Richa of Fever 104, in the Center, With Tariq & Gulrez... :)

With The 'Sun' Shining On Them. ;) :D




And, here they're seen reacting to the Audience's reaction over Daawat's Trailer...

Much Of The Pictures, Is It Not?

Let's Proceed To The Video Then! :)

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Here You Go...

The Official Music Launch Of Daawat - e - Ishq...

But, before you do...

Here's a little peek...

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Point 1 : The Girl With Her Autograph Book, which Aditya and Pari are signing, is Charu...

Point 2 : From 0.50 to 3.20, The First Question Being Answered, Was Charu's...

Point 3 : Do NOT Miss Pari Singing The Title Track, Towards The End...

Charu had prompted both of them to sing 'Daawat', to which Pari agreed and Aditya cheered on, while another lady had requested him to sing Tum Hi Ho, instead.

Also, Pari had admitted that she had a Four Seconds Of Dance in the song, for which she was angry with Mr, Faisal, as all of the gentlemen used to rehearse and give their shot, while she had to look on... :D

Though, I believe that her voice has a unique musical ability, and that she should consider pursuing Singing too. :)

Point 4 : Charu says, all the others must have struggled in the Stampede, for their Snaps and Signatures...

While She...

Received These...

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And, Not to forget This...


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Presenting To You...

The Video Now...

Uploaded By YRF's Official Channel...



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In the Video which Charu had been recording along...

Her Enthusiasm was so strongly recorded too...

That at most points than not...

Overshadowed Adi's and Pari's voices too... :)

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17 July, 2014...

जब  दिल ने दस्तरख्वान बिछाया...

दावत - ए - इश्क़ थी!

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19 September, 2014...

In The Multiplex...

जब  दिल, दस्तरख्वान बिछाएगा ...

दावत - ए - इश्क़ होगी! ^_^

*Singing Along* :)

Aren't You?



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I'll be there at a PVR near me, on the 19th Of September!

Will you? :D

Friday, 8 August 2014

The Chronicles Of #BeautifulFood...

It Was One Of Those Days...

Of Congratulations And Celebrations...

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When The Entire Family Had Gathered...

On The Occasion Of...

Commemorating My Biggest Win...

So Far, In The Blog-o-Sphere...

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Of Course, It Had To Be!

When There's Family Backing You Up...

In Whichever Venture Of Life...

You Ought To Emerge Victorious!

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Precisely, My Point...

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It's Indeed A Cloud Nine Moment...

To Make One's Mark...

To Be Adjudged One Of The Best...

Out Of The Crowd...

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And, when my Family had been involved, ever since Day 1...

The Celebration HAD To Be Grand...

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From That Day to This Day...

When...

This Arrived...

On The Eve Of Eid...

July 28, 2014...

Quarter To 5...


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That Was My #BeautifulFood Moment...

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Having Received Such An Exquisite Hamper...

To Adorn My Culinary Creations...

And, Make My Food...

#BeautifulFood...

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Come, July 29...

This was what adorned my Twitter...



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Sheer Khurma, is an annual delicacy, prepared by Yours Truly...

On the pious occasion of Eid, each year, without fail.

But, This Time...

It attained superlative pinnacles...

Because...

It did not remain just Food...

It became #BeautifulFood! ^_^

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Sheer Khurma, The Velvety Vermicelli...
A Delectable Delight - Oh So Heavenly!

The Ever Unmatched Pride Of The Festival Of Eid...
Topped With Almonds, Cashews, Raisins, Elaichi...

The Perfect Companion For The Perfectly Presented Food...
Is That Perfect Glassware From Borosil - #BeautifulFood...

And, So, It Was Imperative, Elementary At The Most...
In My Mixing Bowl, Each Layer, Distinct...
Of This Masterpiece, I Could Rightfully Boast! ^_^

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Because...

As They Say...

अच्छे काम की शुरुआत मीठे से करनी चाहिए।

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And...

After That...


#BeautifulFood का कारवां बढ़ता गया...


और Dishes जुड़ती गईं! :)


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And, On The Next Day ...

Came...




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When effort attains recognition...

It is a moment of achievement...

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And, to hear words of gratitude and encouragement...

From A Brand Name...

Which Has Been The 'Heart-Throb'...

Of Many A Culinary Delights...

And, On Many A Special Occasions...

Not Since Today...

But, Since A Decade...
For Me, And My Family...


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The next few days...
Pre-occupied my Right Hemisphere's Creative Abilities...

To give this opportunity my best shot...

Was A MUST. :)

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And...

I Returned...

On Friendship Day...

With My Batch Of Freshly Prepared...

Articulately Presented...

#BeautifulFood...

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After All...

'Foodie Friends' Applies Not Only To Us...

But To Gastronomic Delights As Well!



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Home - Made, Grilled To Perfection...
Succulent Juicy Chicken Creation...

Accompanied By Good To Taste पुदीना & प्याज़...
There's Not More You Could Ask For - Not आज! :)

Coming Along With A Hard To Refuse Combination...
One Round, The Other Rectangular - Dishes To Woo The Nation! :D

The Mint & Onion Tag Along...
In Pristine Vision Glasses - Neither Short, Nor Long!

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Next To Come - Were The Quintessential Lunch Time Companions...
@borosilandyou @indiblogger Wholesome Lunch On A Graceful Platter. Nothing Beats Authentic Mutter - Paneer! :) pic.twitter.com/dpz0gOEecZ



Well...

What Could Possibly Beat...

Enticingly Soft फुल्का...

Paired With Gorgeous मटर - पनीर! ;)

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The Authentically Delightful Wholesome Lunch...
Accompanied By अचार And चना पापड़...

Make For A Heavenly Platter...
Which Is Set, The Family, To Flatter!

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Who?

Absolutely Who Could Dare...

To Overlook Tea - Time Comrades?!

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These...



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When It's The Day To Celebrate Friendship...
You Cannot Overlook The BFF's...

Be It Your BFF's...
Or, Be Them In The Land Of #BeautifulFood...

Of Course, You Have To Acknowledge...
The Salty And The Sweet...

My Crispy Soyabean Cups...
And, The Melt-in-the-Mouth Tutti - Fruti!

Oh Who! Oh Who!
Could Be So Heartless...

To Refuse Them, When Placed...
In #BeautifulFood Gourmet Bowls? ;)

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The inquisitiveness of Team Borosil...

Kept Inspiring Me To The Helm...

To Come Up With Ever-so-Novel Dishes...

With Even Newer Styles Of Presentation...

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And, Being A Working Woman...

Sunday Works Wonders...

I Get To Spend The Most Time...

In My 'Kreative Kitchen'...

With My #BeautifulFood...

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This...

Was Prepared...

As A Tribute To My Mother's Magical Cooking...

On A Leisurely Sunday...



An Innovation Dedicated To My Mother's Efforts...
Which Were Magically Effortless...

My Innovation, An Attempt...
To Prepare A Sweet Medley...

The Pumpkin Cashew Halwa...
Food Bursts With Bouts Of Joy...

To Have A New - Found Love...
To Become Borosil's #BeautifulFood...

An Inviting Look, A Happy Face...
Served In My Artsy Bowl! :D

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Two Days Hence...

Look I Came Up With...

Self - Praising #BeautifulFood...



Do You Notice The Color Coordinated Baby Umbrellas To Match Your Refreshers? ;)

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The Same Day...

You Had To Prepare To Embrace...

My Version Of McD's Soft-Serve...

As A Dinner Desert...

See...


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How Do You Like These Delicacies?
All In My Clear Visions?

Come Over Some Day...
To Savor Them Personally Too...

All My #BeautifulFood...

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Yesterday, Was A Day...

The Family Went On A Food - Spree...

With An Amalgamation Of Three Different Cuisines...

The Tweets Speak For Themselves! ^_^

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And, For The Last Lap Of My Attempts...

I Prepared These...

Today!

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Look, Which Novelty I Came Up With...
You've Heard Of Chicken Biryani, For Sure...

But, Ever Heard Of Stuffing Biryani Into Boneless Chicken?
That Is My Chicken Teba For You...

Top With Sweet & Spicy Sauce, Finely Cut Onions...
Accompanied By Sliced Green Chillies...

Placed In A Pleasing #BeautifulFood Gourmet Bowl. :)

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My Variation To The Vegetable Biryani...
Accompanied By The Enticing Kulchas...

With Gravy To Gorge On!

Presented To You In A Vision Glass And An Appealing Round Dish! :)


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I Started My Sojourn Into The Land Of #BeautifulFood On Eid...

With My Sheer Khurma, Delightful...

I Halt On The Occasion Of  Raksha Bandhan...

And, Leave With You, My Equally Heavenly Suji Halwa...

Topped With Cashews And Almonds To Please...

Transformed Into #BeautifulFood, By Borosil...

For The Umpteenth Time...

Forever And Ever! ^_^


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As All My Readers Would Have Noticed...

My Presentation Is Sans Any Fancy Frills...

As, I Wholeheartedly Believe...

'Simplicity Is The Glory Of Expression'...

And That...

The Ultimate Beautification For My Food...

Would Be My Borosil, Solely...

Borosil Glassware...

And, Nothing Else...

Made My Food...

#BeautifulFood...

Venturing Into Culinary Expression...
Was An Enriching Experience...
For These Ten Days...
And Will Continue To Be So...

Till Eternity...

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This post has been written as a part of 'My Beautiful Food' Contest - Round 2 - 'Pictures, Pictures Everywhere' by Borosil in association with IndiBlogger.