Manali Trip

Now I have realized that the real beauty of any destination lies in the unknown ( basically non commercialized ) areas. So, this trip to Manali , we skiped the Rhotang Pass and the Manikaran and the innumerous Manali Temples .. and took the road less traveled and Boy ! were we glad...

Our first trip was to Bijli Maha Dev.
A quaint temple with a powerful Shiva Lingam ( Known to be naturally created ) .

Up, Up and Up we go ....

It was a long strenuous hike ( 2 hours ) all the way up only to find if you take not as less traveled road you can get cars up till the area.

But we did not crib at all , the views are breathtaking ( also literally so after the hike I was waffing for air )

Kullu Valley

I could feel myself let go in sheer nature .. So away from the plains and so close to the sky.


Flower Bed - Path to the Temple

After saying Hi - Hello to our dear Shiv Ji.

We came back to these small fragile stalls ( which I belive can be blown away if it gets too windy ) - serving Top Ramen , Momos and Chai.

Food Finally... We ordered vegetable Top Ramen , Veg Momos and Mirinda....

It was not the best food I have tasted but considering the height at which these guys are places and the accessibility of the place I will give the them Thumbs Up !

A Girl at one of the lil stalls . This is her idea of smiling....

Ever Time I asked her to smile she would frown a little More . I found her adorable..

After spending an hour in the laps of nature , we were ready to troll back.

Lazy Lamhe ....

Back to our Resort - NatureNotes. This was another one of our road less travelled decision - decided to give luxury a skip, and Nature a hug !!

Some Views from the resort :

Pond next to the Riverside

Riverside at the Resort

Thats what I call "Lazy Bum" Photography - Too Lazy to get off the Hammock

Salt Water Pedicure

Tonic for the Eye ..

Cake Mania !

This was my first try at cake decoration .. though not extremely pleased with the result , I absolutely loved and enjoyed every bit of it.

The inspiration for this comes from Annie2 ( from Extra Icing On The Sugar) , her craft is amazing and if you actually see her videos - her hands move magically .. No kidding ! ..

Its a chocolate tea cake with strawberry butter cream icing between layes
and choco chip icing on the outside.

The figure is a girl with a coat on a g .. its for my fashion desginer sis.

and the teddy as she is still the kid of the house ..

(P.S I have no idea how to invert this picture !!! )

Crunchy Capsicum Toasts

Breakfast is the most important meal of the Day and also turns out to be a meal for which we spend the least amount of time in the Kitchen. .. We have canned juice , cornflakes and Milk , bread , butter and Jam etc etc. So we decided to make a quick but Nutritious Meal this time :

Crunchy Capsicum Toasts
Ingredients
Red and Yellow Capsicum , finely Chopped 1 each
Low Fat Cheese Slices 6
Whole Wheat Bread Slices 6
Oregano , to sprinkle.
Method
- Take a bread slice and put a cheese slice on top.
- Spread red yellow chopped capsicum on top and sprinkle some oregano.
- Toast in an oven for 10 Min at 180* C.
- Serve Hot with Fresh Orange Juice
Yum Yum Yummy!!!!

Best Romantic Destination

A picture speakes a thousand words , well then i most definately want to be a part of this picture. Happened to bump into this site on Fiji... and found the pictures most breathtaking , amazing , wow , splendid, awesome...Ok i guess you get the idea. So it got me searching and polling with people ..for the most romantic destinations around the globe. These have been added to my wish list too :

Places to Visit before I Die ( considering the prices .. i guess that is a decent time bound) -

1. Fiji

The land of love. The land of Natures Perfection.

2. Iceland

The place and its horses ... right out of fairytale

3. Maldives Boasts the most luxurious resorts arounds the world

4. Bora Bora
Romance captivated.

Visit www.oceanhugs.in . They are offering some of the most exqusite properties at these destinations.Here are picures of the properties they promote :

Ahhhh .... all these pictures makes me want to get married all over again with my husband. Just to go for the honeymoon again... . Oh Santa! if you are reading , I have the perfect things i want to ask you for :))

What a ...Huh Tummy Wants ?

Hi! Honestly speaking this was not my first choice for the blog name ... well looking for what a women wants and getting what a tummy wants isnt exactlly simillar. But here we go , destiny has it way .... what name would be better for a person who daunts at food blogs for hours together.

In certain way i find myself connecting to REMY ( Ratatoille ) .. the joy he found in discovering a wild mushroom and cheese and rosemary , is something i derive from EATING !. Though not a cook ( as of now ) , there is a sense of euphoria when you put together the fresh ingredient to create something out of your hands .

But this blog is MOre than That , its about all the things we Women love ...from the much obvious Shopping to the hidden simple joys of Life ... like Rain and Hot Cuppa , Children and Laughter , Ice - Cream and Choclate ...even Fever and kichidi .

Keep LIFE Alive !!