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LiFe & StyLe
17 April 2013, Wednesday
Cocktails
“THE IDEAL ONE WOULD BE A FAMILY-STYLE BARBEQUE WITH
Think summer party, and images of lemonade, iced tea and colourful cocktails filled with ice come to mind. What’s a party without boozy mixes? To make yours special, find fruity and zingy variations of popular cocktails. “Ginger and Basil Mojito, Mandarin Mojito and Kaffir Lime Margarita are universally popular this season. Not only are they refreshing, they also serve as alcoholic coolants, leaving a nice citrusy after-taste in your palate.Topsin Pires, a Cranberry and Lychee Collins (lychee with cinnamon syrup, cranberry juice and vodka with a dash of lemon juice).
A FEW CLOSE FRIENDS, A GRILL, BURGERS AND A COUPLE OF BEERS TO BEAT THE SUMMER SIZZLE,” SAYS CHEF MOHAMMED BHOL, TWO ONE TWO BAR & GRILL. WE PRESENT A FEW DETAILED MENU OPTIONS FOR SMOOTH PARTY PLANNING...
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ummer afternoons and evenings are breezy settings for informal parties by the pool, backyard or in a garden. “The ideal one would be a family-style barbeque with a few close friends, a grill, burgers and a couple of beers to beat the summer sizzle,” says Chef Mohammed Bhol, Two One Two Bar & Grill. We present a few detailed menu options for smooth party planning.
Starters Have an extensive list of savoury appetisers for your bash; they are the first to disappear from the buffet table. Keep the portions small otherwise your guests will be too full by the time the mains are ready to serve. Salads, sandwiches and deviled eggs are
must-haves in this category. Other classic summer fare is corn on the cob dripping with melted butter, colourful paneer and vegetable skewers, and grilled fish — all on display with a variety of dips and
How to Plan a Summer Party Menu dressings. Says Chef Litton from Mumbai pub The Daily, “For non-vegetarian appetisers, it’s best to stick to white meat and seafood since red meat can weigh you down in the heat.” He recommends a simple but hearty chicken salad — comprising grilled chicken with a lemon chilli and
coriander dressing — or olivestuffed chicken with a mustard mayo sauce. For vegetarian starters, you could make a gazpacho (a chilled tomatobased vegetable soup) or rustle up a Mediterranean salad out of watermelon chunks and feta cheese garnished with mint leaves and fresh oregano.
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Readjust your pillows The way you sleep is crucial. If you are in the habit of sleeping on your back, place a pillow under the knees. If you tend to sleep on your side, place a pillow between your knees and draw your legs towards the chest. And while sleeping on your stomach, place a small pillow under your abdomen to prevent the lower back from sagging.
Adjust car seat Avoid reclining your car seat. Frequently craning your neck to look outside will end up putting strain on the lower neck. So, adjust your car seat in such a way that you can get a full view of the road ahead while your head is on the headrest.
To make things interesting, have an interactive Mexican main course menu. Ask guests to create their own nachos and tacos by offering up a variety of tortillas, taco shells and toppings like sour cream, olives, shredded chicken and salsa sauce. You can try the same method with submarine sandwiches or a Burmese Khow Suey. Have all the ingredients on hand and let guests choose what they want to have on their plate. For a Mediterranean theme, Chef Litton recommends easy options like grilled pork and lettuce wraps, thin crust pepperoni and mushroom pizzas, cold pasta salads or light pastas like Spaghetti Aglio Olio.
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here are beautiful homes and then there are comfortable homes. And, there are some lucky ones that are an amalgamation of both. But if yours isn't the kind that can induce someone to just forget about everything and simply chill, then maybe you need to work more to enhance the 'comfort' level of your home. It should be a place where your friends or even family members feel relaxed in. The interiors must be such that they should just long to take a deep breath and lounge. Here are a few simple ways to make your home or just a room, invitingly comfortable.
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Begin basic De-clutter. Recycle. Minimise. Memorise these words and implement them all around your house.
Seat set Create a comfortable seating area, by throwing soft, plush
pillows or cushions on your sofa. You also can drape throws making the seating area look more inviting and comfortable.
Floored Your floor can also make a difference. Enhance the look by placing a durrie or a
Cosy corner Without this you will lose all points. Your home should have a nook just for you - a place where you can cuddle up with a book, an iPod, a cup of coffee. Create this space - your little haven. Place your favourite chair, recliner or sofa there. It should be well-lit with a pedestal light or should have a large window with a nice view. mat on one area of the floor. Rugs next to your bed or your chair can soften the look.
Bedded right Treat yourself to bed-sheets that spell cozy comfort. Invest in a down comforter and high thread count sheets (sheets woven with more threads to the square inch are silkier and softer to the touch).