Decor

The Retyrement Plan: Reuse and Upcycling at its finest

The brain child of designer Anu Tandon Vieira, The Retyrement Plan is all about working directly with craftsmen and giving waste a new lease of life by focusing on the merits of the original material and treating it in a way that befits the intrinsic character of the virgin material.  This according to Anu is… Continue reading The Retyrement Plan: Reuse and Upcycling at its finest

Switzerland · Travel

Uhrenmuseum Winterthur: Clock and Watch Museum Winterthur

Located just about 25 km from Zurich in Switzerland is the idyllic city of Winterthur.  Like most Swiss cities, Winterthur is replete with a charming old town, quaint cafes and fascinating water fountains.   Situated right in the middle of the enchanting old town is the interesting Clock and Watch Museum.  Also called Uhrenmuseum, this one… Continue reading Uhrenmuseum Winterthur: Clock and Watch Museum Winterthur

Food

Recipe: Mangalore Buns – a nice way to use ripened bananas

Overripe bananas making their way into banana cakes and banana bread is something we all know of. But did you know you can also use the bananas to make Mangalore buns? As the name suggests, buns, as it is also called, is a popular snack of the South Canara region. A favorite in the coastal… Continue reading Recipe: Mangalore Buns – a nice way to use ripened bananas