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# From The Corner Table: By Rapti Bhaumick

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## Posts
- [Out of the Woods](https://fromthecornertable.in/out-of-the-woods-by-neikehienuo-mepfhu-o/): A reflective review of Out of the Woods by Neikehienuo Mepfhu-o, a powerful novel on mental healh, family trauma and healing.
- [Stir-Fried Lettuce & Greens](https://fromthecornertable.in/stir-fried-lettuce-greens/): A quick Asian-style stir-fried lettuce recipe that transforms leftover greens into a simple side dish perfect with rice, noodles or toast.
- [Chicken Lettuce Soup](https://fromthecornertable.in/chicken-lettuce-soup/): A comforting one-pot chicken and lettuce soup made with leftovers, fresh greens and simple ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
- [Lettuce Sourdough-wich](https://fromthecornertable.in/lettuce-sourdough-wich/): A hearty grilled sourdough sandwich packed with lettuce, cheese and tomato, born from an attempt to get reluctant parents to eat more greens.
- [Dostadning: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning](https://fromthecornertable.in/dostadning-the-gentle-art-of-swedish-death-cleaning/): Margareta Magnusson's The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning explores how we can thoughtfully sort through our possessions before others have to do it for us. More practical than morbid, this review reflects on decluttering, family memories and the emotional weight of what we keep.
- [Garlic & Naga Red Chilli Pickle](https://fromthecornertable.in/garlic-naga-red-chilli-pickle/): Inspired by a memorable meal in Khonoma, Nagaland, this homemade garlic and Naga red chilli pickle is bold, spicy and surprisingly simple to make. Packed with garlic, mustard oil and local flavours, it's a versatile condiment that pairs beautifully with everything from dal-chawal to grilled sandwiches.
- [Easy Homemade Apple Chutney](https://fromthecornertable.in/apple-chutney/): This homemade apple chutney combines apples, butter, star anise and paprika into a rich, versatile spread that's perfect with toast, cheese boards and sandwiches. Born from a kitchen experiment that didn't quite go to plan, it's now one of those recipes that keeps making a return appearance.
- [Yellow Moong Dal with Vegetables](https://fromthecornertable.in/yellow-moong-dal-with-vegetables/): This Bengali-style yellow moong dal is dry roasted before being cooked with vegetables, whole spices and ghee, creating a comforting meal that's both nourishing and full of flavour. Serve it with steamed rice for an easy everyday lunch or dinner.
- [Romance is a Bonus Book | K-drama Review](https://fromthecornertable.in/romance-is-a-bonus-book/): Is Romance Is a Bonus Book worth watching? A personal review of this gentle, meandering Korean romance about work, love, and growing older.
- [Pumpkin & Potato in Mustard Oil](https://fromthecornertable.in/pumpkin-potato-in-mustard-oil/): Pumpkin & potato are tempered with nigella seeds and slow-cooked in mustard oil for a dish that heroes the pumpkin’s sweetness. 
- [Nightwork | by Nora Roberts](https://fromthecornertable.in/nightwork-by-nora-roberts/): Is Nightwork by Nora Roberts worth reading? A clear-eyed review of this romantic thriller, its strengths, and where it falls short.
- [Split Green Moong Dal & Curry Leaves Pakora](https://fromthecornertable.in/split-green-moong-dal-curry-leaves-pakora/): Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these split green moong dal and fresh curry leaves pakoras are a match made in food heaven. 
- [Terrace House | Japanese reality show](https://fromthecornertable.in/drama-review-terrace-house/): A review of Terrace House, a cult Japanese reality series about young people living together, whose calm surface hides troubling patterns of conformity and pressure.
- [Sheekh Kebab Curry](https://fromthecornertable.in/sheekh-kebab-curry/): A succulent, slightly spicy dish that comes together when sheekh kebabs and some veggies are simmered in a simple curry. Pair it with rice, roti or naan for a delicious meal.
- [Coconut Barfi with Chocolate & Cardamom](https://fromthecornertable.in/chocolate-cardamom-coconut-barfi/): Cardamom powder and dark chocolate add a twist to the traditional favourite coconut barfi; it looks good and tastes both familiar and luxurious.
- [Chocolate & Puffed Rice Balls](https://fromthecornertable.in/chocolate-puffed-rice-balls/): Crunchy homemade chocolate balls filled with the goodness of nuts. These chocolate and puffed rice balls are great for lunchboxes, snack time and midnight munchies (if you are like me!)
- [Mockingbird | by Walter Tevis ](https://fromthecornertable.in/book-review-mockingbird/): Is humanity heading towards numbness? A reflective review of Mockingbird by Walter Tevis, a chilling dystopian science fiction classic.
- [Masala Chicken Soup](https://fromthecornertable.in/masala-chicken-soup/): A chicken soup spiced with a wholesome Indian spice mix; it's perfect for activating the tastebuds and ideal on rainy days or gloomy days.
- [Business Proposal | K-drama review](https://fromthecornertable.in/drama-review-business-proposal/): Fake dating, office romance, rich CEOs and zero guilt — Business Proposal is the Korean rom-com you watch when you want comfort, not complexity.
- [Tuna Pakoda](https://fromthecornertable.in/tuna-pakoda/): These Sri Lankan cuisine-inspired crunchy tuna pakodas (or fish fritters) are the perfect monsoon snack, game snack, evening snack or even party appetizers.
- [If On a Winter’s Night a Traveller | by Italo Calvino](https://fromthecornertable.in/book-review-if-on-a-winters-night-a-traveller/): A look at If On a Winter’s Night a Traveller, Italo Calvino’s postmodern novel built around ten interrupted stories and one unforgettable reader.
- [Cherry-Licious Popsicles](https://fromthecornertable.in/cherry-yoghurt-honey-popsicles/): Fresh cherries and the goodness of homemade hung curd make for a refreshing, healthy and easy-to-make frozen dessert. Perfect for those times when you need a cool break!
- [Beartown | by Fredrik Backman](https://fromthecornertable.in/book-review-beartown/): A raw review of Beartown by Fredrik Backman, a novel about hockey, power, toxic masculinity, and the cost of loyalty in a small town.
- [Mango & Oats Breakfast Smoothie](https://fromthecornertable.in/mango-oats-breakfast-smoothie/): A deliciously thick, lactose-free smoothie rich with the sweetness of juicy mangoes and fibre-rich oats, this is a quick, healthy, and yummy summer mango breakfast recipe! 
- [Archangel’s Light (Guild Hunter #14) | by Nalini Singh](https://fromthecornertable.in/book-review-archangels-light-guild-hunter-14/): Illium and Aodhan finally take centre stage in Archangel’s Light — a slow-burn, emotional M/M romance in Nalini Singh’s Guild Hunter series.
- [Archangel’s Sun (Guild Hunter #13) | by Nalini Singh](https://fromthecornertable.in/book-review-archangels-sun-guild-hunter-13/): Hummingbird finally takes centre stage in Archangel’s Sun, a reflective Guild Hunter romance pairing Sharine with Archangel Titus.
- [Mixed Fruit Chaatni | Chutney](https://fromthecornertable.in/mixed-fruit-chaatni-mixed-fruit-chutney/): A Bengali chutney made with seasonal fruits that is the perfect last course for any meal or can be used for chapati rolls and sourdough toppings.
- [Leftover Rice-Stuffed Capsicum](https://fromthecornertable.in/leftover-rice-stuffed-capsicum/): Easy leftover rice stuffed capsicum made Indian-style with paneer and spices. A smoky, filling stuffed peppers recipe perfect for busy weeknights.
- [Archangel’s Blade (Guild Hunter #4) | by Nalini Singh](https://fromthecornertable.in/book-review-archangels-blade/): Dmitri takes centre stage in Archangel’s Blade, a dramatic Guild Hunter novel blending trauma, passion, and redemption.
- [Rosha | Bengali Vegetable Stew](https://fromthecornertable.in/rosha-bengali-vegetable-stew/): A traditional Bengali winter vegetable stew flavoured with dried lentil dumplings that's flavourful and gut friendly.
- [Angel’s Blood (Guild Hunter #1) | by Nalini Singh](https://fromthecornertable.in/book-review-angels-blood/): A review of Angel’s Blood by Nalini Singh, the first Guild Hunter novel introducing a dark, addictive world of angels, vampires, and power.
- [Mulo Chechki | Bengali Stir-fried Radish](https://fromthecornertable.in/mulo-chechki-bengali-stir-fried-radish/): A Bengali winter delicacy where the humble radish shines, its natural sweetness evident in every morsel; goes well with rice, roti or paratha.
- [Piri Piri Chicken Curry](https://fromthecornertable.in/piri-piri-chicken-curry/): Kick up the spice levels with this tangy, flavourful chicken curry that pairs well with rice and breads.
- [Pumpkin Carrot & Spring-Onion Soup](https://fromthecornertable.in/pumpkin-carrot-spring-onion-soup/): A winter vegetable soup that's vibrant in taste and health, packed with the superpowers of pumpkin, carrot and the freshness of spring onion; yummy and an excellent meal any time of the day.
- [Green Garlic Mashed Potatoes](https://fromthecornertable.in/green-garlic-mashed-potatoes/): Elevate your mashed potatoes with the sweet earthiness of green garlic for a flavourful version that's velvety smooth and unique; it works great as a side with meat/fish mains or as stuffing in parathas and sandwiches.
- [Toasted Coconut & Date Balls](https://fromthecornertable.in/toasted-coconut-date-balls/): Tasty, easy to make and nutritious, these naturally sweet Toasted Coconut and Dates Balls are great as energy-boosting snacks and guilt-free desserts.
- [Bengali Pilaf #1](https://fromthecornertable.in/bengali-pilaf-1/): A fragrant twist to the regular rice and a delicious way of upgrading your daily meal, this Pilaf is easy to make and an ideal companion to curries, stir-fries, or a simple salad. The midweek upgrade to boost your mood.
- [Pumpkin & Carrot Pasta (with Prawns)](https://fromthecornertable.in/pumpkin-carrot-pasta-with-prawns/): Savour the fresh sweetness of pumpkin and carrots with this simple pasta dish; serve for a weekend gathering or a quick weeknight meal.
- [6 friendships from books that are awe-inspiring](https://fromthecornertable.in/6-friendships-from-books-that-are-awe-inspiring/): Am I the only one who – at least at some point of time in life and at least once – has been in awe of the friendship between two literary characters and wished hard for that ‘cool friendship just like in that novel’? Shipping friendships in books you’re reading or have read is something every bookaholic can identify with.
- [Spring Onion & Paneer Bhurji | Scrambled Spring Onion & Cottage Cheese](https://fromthecornertable.in/spring-onion-paneer-bhurji-scrambled-spring-onion-cottage-cheese/): Translations, especially when it comes to the names of dishes, make me a little loopy. Especially when I can’t find a word to express a particular aspect of the dish and have to rename it. Or when I do find an English equivalent but (not blaming the language here, no sir!), the emotion is missing…Like, ‘scrambled’ doesn’t really give the ‘bhurji’ feel, does it?
- [On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous | by Ocean Vuong](https://fromthecornertable.in/book-review-on-earth-were-briefly-gorgeous/): A lyrical response to On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong, a novel about language, memory, queerness, and inherited trauma.
- [Revisiting the world of Harry Potter](https://fromthecornertable.in/revisiting-the-world-of-harry-potter/): The last weekend of June 2021 is more special than ever! It is every year but a little more this year. Because on this weekend...
- [Date and Coconut Ice-cream](https://fromthecornertable.in/date-and-coconut-ice-cream/): I've stopped identifying as a foodie due to peer pressure. And that is because I am finicky about the food I eat, textures, combinations and vocal about not wanting to eat certain foods that do not agree with me - physiologically and psychologically. And according to some 'true blue' foodies around, that takes away my foodie tag! Because apparently, a foodie is supposed to want to eat absolutely everything on the face of planet earth! I personally find that to be an extremely judgemental way of loving food but hey, whatever floats your boat!
- [The Time Traveller’s Wife | by Audrey Niffenegger](https://fromthecornertable.in/book-review-the-time-travellers-wife-by-audrey-niffenegger/): A reflective review of The Time Traveller’s Wife, where love, memory, and waiting matter more than time travel.
- [Plum + Rose Tea Paayesh](https://fromthecornertable.in/plum-rose-tea-paayesh/): The joys of returning to the kitchen to experiment and learn! I'll be honest, I've been avoiding kitchen duty for a while now, pleading exhaustion, but in honesty, it's laziness. So the credit of pushing me back into the kitchen must be given to Kamini Patel and her challenge of creating a recipe using a product from her line, Nature Therapy. 
- [Chasing Che | by Patrick Symmes](https://fromthecornertable.in/chasing-che-by-patrick-symmes-book-review/): A reflective look at Chasing Che, where Patrick Symmes follows Che Guevara’s path to question power, socialism, and memory.
- [The best reasons to quit the rat race](https://fromthecornertable.in/best-reasons-to-quit-the-rat-race/): Our hearts are filled with dreams of an ideal life, the kind where we only do things we like, a life where the money comes from work one is passionate about, a life you live on your terms. Taking that decision of stepping away from the norm is not always easy, especially when you are from a middle-class family where a ‘stable job’ and ‘monthly income’ are the foundations for a ‘settled life’.
- [I’d rather be reading | by Anne Bogel](https://fromthecornertable.in/book-review-id-rather-be-reading-by-anne-bogel/): Why readers will see themselves in I’d Rather Be Reading by Anne Bogel — a charming reflection on books and memory.
- [Dining alone, the best part of solo travel](https://fromthecornertable.in/dining-alone-as-a-solo-traveller/): Back in the days when I first started travelling solo, the thought of eating out alone gave me the jitters. There’s no point in denying that it was a trigger that set off severe anxiety. The most horrifying thoughts would run through my mind, and that blessing of a vivid imagination would seem unwanted then.
- [The Crossing | by Samar Yazbek](https://fromthecornertable.in/book-review-the-crossing-by-samar-yazbek/): Samar Yazbek’s The Crossing documents her secret returns to Syria, revealing the fear, violence, and resilience within a fractured nation.
- [Chicken Dalia Khichdi | Broken Wheat & Chicken Kedgeree](https://fromthecornertable.in/chicken-dalia-khichdi-recipe/): The thought of ‘healthy foods’ fills my heart with trepidation. For all the love I have for food, I am particular about the taste, texture, sight of food, and there have been instances where I’ve refused to eat or been unable to finish food placed in front of me because I’ve -     Disliked the look of the food-     Been unable to stand the texture of the food -     Did not like the taste and aftertasteThe instances have reduced over time, but I cannot deny that the ‘condition’ (as a friend called it) persists. And that is one reason I don’t like messing around with the grain on my plate. I am a rice person – the white rice kind (horrors!) – and I would prefer to stick to it, thank you very much.
- [A Tree Grows in Brooklyn | by Betty Smith](https://fromthecornertable.in/book-review-a-tree-grows-in-brooklyn-by-betty-smith/): A review of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith, a classic coming-of-age novel about poverty, resilience, and childhood in early 1900s Brooklyn.
- [Sesame Egg Noodles](https://fromthecornertable.in/sesame-egg-noodles-recipe/): Flipping through the photographs of past travels – a favourite pastime in 2020 – I found myself grinning at the memories created with my BFF during our 2019 trip to Sri Lanka. As I flipped through the photographs, I could almost hear our chatter in the background, like an audio cassette on the loop. A particular photograph had me bursting out in laughter - the one with a tear rolling down my cheek and a sheepish smile on the face. While it may not seem funny at first instance, it is hilarious because I was in tears over the stress of not finding food as we travelled from point A to point B in Sri Lanka. I’d strongly urge you to read That Week in Sri Lanka to understand why the stress over food.
- [Summit | by Harry Farthing](https://fromthecornertable.in/book-review-summit-by-harry-farthing/): A fast-paced thriller set on Mount Everest, where a relic from a Nazi expedition sparks a deadly search for truth.
- [Understanding the basics of mindfulness](https://fromthecornertable.in/understanding-the-basics-of-mindfulness/): What is mindfulness? If you look up the word ‘mindfulness’ in the dictionary, you’ll find it defined as the state or quality of being mindful or aware of something. And under the subtext Psychology, it is defined as a technique in which one focuses one's full attention only on the present, experiencing thoughts, feelings, and sensations but not judging them; the mental state maintained by the use of this technique.
- [Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories | Japanese series](https://fromthecornertable.in/drama-review-midnight-diner-tokyo-series/): Set in a tiny Tokyo eatery, Midnight Diner is a gentle Japanese anthology series about food, memory, and ordinary lives.
- [Oats Vermicelli Pudding](https://fromthecornertable.in/oats-vermicelli-pudding/): Do you know those times when you set out to make something, stumble and screw up, work around it and then come out with something nicer? Yup! That’s how this Oats Vermicelli Pudding came about. The story of this pudding is similar to that of a movie that lost its plot but manages to end on a decent note. In this case, I’d say it ended on a tasty spoonful.
- [When the Camellia Blooms | K-drama review](https://fromthecornertable.in/drama-review-when-the-camellia-blooms/): A review of When the Camellia Blooms, the Korean Netflix drama blending small-town romance, motherhood, and a simmering serial-killer subplot.
- [Panch Ratni Dal | Five Mixed Dals](https://fromthecornertable.in/panch-ratni-dal-five-mixed-dals/): “Do you know what I had for dinner? Dal! Just dal & rice!” my neighbour said, looking at me in amused horror probably hoping this fellow foodie would empathise. I couldn’t. Dal is one of my favourite foods. So much so, that the parents start worrying about my health when I say no to a meal that has dal on the menu. And every time the extended family has a potluck, the person in charge of dal makes sure a takeaway bowl filled to the brim with this lentil goodness is hidden away for… yours truly.
- [Hospital Playlist S1 | K-drama review](https://fromthecornertable.in/review-hospital-playlist-korean-drama/): A review of Hospital Playlist, the Korean Netflix medical drama about friendship, surgery, and music.
- [Tips to make journaling helpful & fun](https://fromthecornertable.in/tips-to-make-journaling-helpful-fun/): When we think about ‘journal’ or ‘journaling’, most of us think about those hefty biology/physics/chemistry journals we laboured over as schoolkids or writing a daily ‘diary’. The task of writing a daily diary or even writing a diary may seem tedious at a time when we seem to be more stressed than ever! But have you ever thought there may be more than one way to ‘journal’ or there may be more things to ‘journal’ about other than travel or the traditional ‘things that happened to me today’?
- [Cinderella with Four Knights | K-drama review](https://fromthecornertable.in/korean-drama-review-cinderella-with-four-knights/): A light, trope-loving Korean rom-com where love polygons, mansion life, and sparkling chemistry collide.
- [Half a year later: The Work From Home experience](https://fromthecornertable.in/half-a-year-later-the-work-from-home-experience/): The global WFH phenomenon has been a cause of changes in dynamics at the personal and professional level, which, in turn, have caused a domino effect on various parts of lives.As most organisations continue to encourage employees to WFH, with some even declaring 2020 as being the year of WFH, the situation has put us in this state of haze - the struggle to balance work-and-home while working from home is a harsh reality!As someone who’s been working from home for more than a year now, I am well aware of how little it takes to send that precariously balanced routine tumbling. And trying to find that space to focus and work, set boundaries with family members, try not to get distracted… to many battles to be won there! Not to mention the emotional ramifications and realisations when you feel isolated, realise that hour-long meeting was more an exercise in co-worker bonding than discussing work and battle to bring the team together virtually!But everyone has found a way around this new phase of life and most have emerged stronger, wiser and with some interesting learnings, the kind that had me nodding my head in agreement!
- [Things to remember when you plan a blog](https://fromthecornertable.in/things-to-remember-when-you-plan-a-blog/): A blogger need not be a 'writer' or an 'expert'. Because while people do like to know what an expert has to say, a first-hand encounter or experience shared by someone they identify with is more credible. That said, blogging regularly and over a period of time is a step towards becoming a better writer and more knowledgeable about the topic(s) you are blogging about. And that, people, is a pretty good reason to stop procrastinating and start working on that blog!
- [Spicy Toor Dal](https://fromthecornertable.in/spicy-toor-dal/): My computer is like a labyrinth, an intricate and complex set of things where I keep losing documents. Only to recover them after weeks or in some cases, months. This recipe and photographs are an example! It was part of a ‘dal series’ I’d planned to post on the blog and it had been kept ready sometime in April – I found it a few days ago. That’s like a lost-and-found case of three months. There are a few more missing recipes and I’m hoping I’ll recover them in a similar manner and share them with you.
- [Hacks to make phone photography a breeze](https://fromthecornertable.in/hacks-to-make-phone-photography-a-breeze/): We live in a visual world. Look at your social media accounts and you’ll realise they are pictorial journals – especially about food and travel. But with the pandemic curtailing movement, the reservoir of places and foods that can be photographed seems to have dried up. Or perhaps not.
- [Memories of a first foreign trip](https://fromthecornertable.in/memories-of-a-first-foreign-trip/): A few days ago, while going through my inbox to delete unwanted mails, I found a note sent by a friend. Mailed in May 2019, this note was an account of his eventful (and harrowing!) overseas trip in April 2019. It brought back memories of my own first foreign trip to Thailand - I accompanied my elder sister to spend a summer month on her university campus. She studied, I played, we both partied!
- [Winding through the Isle of Skye #2](https://fromthecornertable.in/winding-through-the-isle-of-skye-2/): In times of the pandemic, the Scottish Highlands have been in the limelight for... well, locals testing positive. And a while ago, there were news reports about an increasingly large number of people opting to live closer to Edinburgh rather than commute daily from far-flung corners of the Highlands. A rather obvious decision, isn't it? And back in the day (circa 2017), there had been discussions about real estate prices in the Isle of Skye skyrocketing, hotels/homestays claiming six-month long waiting periods and even some mumblings about a tourist tax. Whatever the case may be, nothing and no one can deny the charm of the ruggedly handsome Scottish Highland. As is always the case, there are pros and cons to this situation.
- [Winding through the Isle of Skye #1](https://fromthecornertable.in/winding-through-the-isle-of-skye-1-2/): Its winter in Ahmedabad, India, and the minimum temperature has been hovering between 10°C-16°C. Huddled at my desk, feet tucked in thick socks, I shivered and bemoaned the ruthless cold during a telephone conversation with my best friend. Imagine my indignation when she burst into laughter rather than express sympathy over my frozen toes!
- [Grit+Glamour+Culture = Glasgow](https://fromthecornertable.in/grit-glamour-culture-glasgow-city/): On March 6, 1989, a 44 year old and his colleagues boarded a British Railway train at the Edinburgh Waverley railway station. The group of six men – all town planners from developing cities of India - was headed to Glasgow as part of a government initiative facilitating knowledge exchange. Among them was my father who returned thrilled with the exposure to planning and technological advancement he saw in Glasgow. But it was the efforts to preserve the industrial heritage of Glasgow whilst creating sync with the cultural fabric that impressed my father the most.
- [Crushing on Edinburgh #Chapter2](https://fromthecornertable.in/crushing-on-edinburgh-chapter2-2/): Around the time I had been reading about Scotland, especially Edinburgh, I remember stumbling upon the statement “But Edinburgh is a mad god’s dream.” Now I don’t know about mad gods and goddesses but I do know that it is a city of Good Samaritans. Do you remember where we left off in the last post? That bit about me having a near meltdown in the gift store of the Edinburgh Castle? (Read Crushing on Edinburgh Chapter 1)
- [Crushing on Edinburgh #Chapter1](https://fromthecornertable.in/crushing-on-edinburgh-chapter1-2/): I confess. I have a crush on Edinburgh. I have been in love with Amsterdam from when I first set foot on that gorgeous slice of heaven on earth. But now Edinburgh, with its cobbled streets, mix of old-new structures and a skyline that gives off a broody Gothic vibe on a cloudy day, has found its way into my heart.
- [Scotland: Why, When, How](https://fromthecornertable.in/scotland-why-when-how-2/): Looking back, the year 2017 was like the craziest roller coaster ride in an amusement park leaving me, the rider, nervous, exhilarated and other things unfamiliar. But the Gods of Travel were undoubtedly kind to me. How else does one get lucky enough to have checked two places from their travel wish list in a year!
- [Gift yourself a travel diary](https://fromthecornertable.in/a-travel-diary/): A week ago, I did a few interesting things. I (finally!) started work on a ‘history journal’ project that had been gifted to me three months ago. I was supposed to have given it a long time back but then life happened, priorities changed and the project got delayed. That's the first interesting thing there, finishing that long-pending project.
- [Tips to get you started on a green life](https://fromthecornertable.in/tips-to-get-you-started-on-a-green-life/): Eco friendly. Environment friendly. Sustainable living. Green living. Organic. These are words we’ve seen around us for a while now, irrespective of a sector. These terms have made their space in our daily vocabulary, making way for concepts like ethical, sustainable, fair-trade, biodynamic, earth-friendly, ecological, free-range and the likes.
- [Children’s well-being in the lockdown](https://fromthecornertable.in/childrens-well-being-in-the-lockdown-2/): The children are fine! And they’ll continue to thrive with a little more love, attention and some exercises! So says Dr Shinee Shanbhag, a mother of two and a consultant physiotherapist who has been fielding varied queries from concerned parents about their children’s well-being.
- [Coconut Prawn Dal](https://fromthecornertable.in/coconut-prawn-dal/): It’s creamy. It’s healthy. It’s quick. It’s yummy! What more can one ask for when it comes to a wholesome dal preparation! The coconut prawn dal is one of the easiest preparations I've tried in recent times. Inspired by the liberal use of coconut milk in cuisines from Goa and Kerala, the coconut prawn dal is one among the several dal preparations that came out of the kitchen during the lockdown. It was a necessity.
- [Ways to fit reading into your busy schedule](https://fromthecornertable.in/ways-to-fit-reading-into-your-busy-schedule/): Reading – that one activity that everyone loves to do, everyone recommends for all age groups. Some of us are good at it, finding time to settle with a book and slip into a new world. Some of us struggle to fit in time to read, despite our best intentions and a burning desire.
- [Tend to your work-from-home body aches](https://fromthecornertable.in/tend-to-your-work-from-home-body-aches/): Work from home has become a norm for most of us, as have the aches and pains that come from it. Physiotherapists and doctors have also noted an alarming increase in patients complaining of excruciating pain in the neck, shoulder and back. The reasons for these aches and pains are aplenty.
- [Dealing with post-lockdown anxiety in kids & teens](https://fromthecornertable.in/dealing-with-post-lockdown-anxiety-in-kids-teens/): We’ve all been speaking about ‘mental wellbeing’ post lockdown and how all of us adults will deal with the new rules and new world. But, what about the children and teenagers?
- [How to manage anxiety & stress post lockdown](https://fromthecornertable.in/how-to-manage-anxiety-stress-post-lockdown/): There was a lockdown. There is a lockdown. And then there is the unlocking. Our lives have been in a constant state of anxiety for the past few months. The reasons are varied – from stressing over the unknown pandemic, job and financial security, family welfare and safety, children, work from home, food, the list is endless and differs from person to person. What doesn’t differ is the varied stages of anxiety.
- [Branding solutions for small biz](https://fromthecornertable.in/branding-solutions-for-small-biz/): From a boutique owner to an influencer, jewellery store to MNC, businesses have been shaken up and how! The lockdown and its after-effects are being felt far and wide forcing companies to take time out to regroup and restructure for the new normal.
- [Tips to manage time & increase productivity](https://fromthecornertable.in/time-management-tips-tricks/): 'Where did the day go!?' has been a common refrain for all of us, if not daily then at least 3-4 times a week. With a larger number of roles that we're juggling daily - especially in these times of pandemic and lockdown - lack of time is a feeling that pinches every one of us.
- [The Lockdown Era: Part 10-18](https://fromthecornertable.in/the-lockdown-era-part-10-18/): So much love! I’m floored with the kind of appreciation that my Instagram family has shown to my first ever photo series ‘The Lockdown Era’. That people have been able to connect with these photographs and opened doors to conversations is an added bonus. There has been, however, an interesting question that has repeated itself in the messages I’ve received for these photo series: “How did you make your parents pose for these photographs?”
- [The Lockdown Era: Part 1-9](https://fromthecornertable.in/the-lockdown-era-part1-9/): By the time this post is published, India is well into what is dubbed Lockdown 4.0 – with a new set of rules, dos-and-don’ts, all of us are struggling through a new range of emotions. There’s the delight that life is slowly limping back to normal, stores and services are now available (in non-containment areas at least) and businesses will reopen. But there’s also the added stress of ‘what if the number of coronavirus positive cases shoots up again!’
- [A note from a frequent traveller](https://fromthecornertable.in/a-note-from-a-frequent-traveller/): It’s going to be nearly six months since the world started its battle against the unknown. It’s been a long few month, each day a fight. And as we slowly limp towards the easing of lockdowns, uncertainty continues to loom.
- [15 of the best virtual tours #Part2](https://fromthecornertable.in/15-of-the-best-virtual-tours-part2/): Picking up from the previous post where I'd gushed over some of the museums, heritage sites and art collections that can be viewed thanks to virtual tours, here's the second part of the list. As mentioned before (in the last post that you can read HERE), the second part of the virtual tours list includes a trip to NASA, a park, a few zoos (because who doesn't want to watch pandas and penguins!) and an additional list of cool things on Google Arts & Culture.
- [15 of the best virtual tours #Part1](https://fromthecornertable.in/15-of-the-best-virtual-tours-part1/): With self-quarantine and isolation being the way of life now, home entertainment has become the only way to take a break from the backbreaking (or not) uneasy routine that all of us have settled into. In Ahmedabad, my hometown, we’ve entered what is now dubbed Lockdown 3.0 and the parents are already looking for modes of entertainment beyond movie streaming sites. There’s only so much of Netflix/Hotstar/Prime one can watch, right?
- [Of blogging, influencing & growing](https://fromthecornertable.in/of-blogging-influencing-growing/): Think first generation bloggers in Gujarat and the one name (and perhaps the only one!) that comes to mind is that of Juhi Bansal a.k.a fashion blogger of the Closet Buddies fame. One of the few among the first set of bloggers to have survived the ebb and flow of this world, Juhi is a force to be reckoned with in the influencer world.
- [Korola aloo chorchori | Bengali-style bitter gourd & potato](https://fromthecornertable.in/korola-aloo-chorchori-bengali-style-bitter-gourd-potato/): We are a family of bitter gourd lovers. Give us bitter gourd in any form and we will love it, especially if it has retained that light bitter taste – boiled, mashed and seasoned with mustard oil and salt; crispy fried; stuffed with spices; stir-fried – we heart this green. So much so that each time I am about to travel to Bristol to visit the elder sister and brother-in-law, the parents get nearly a kilogram or two of bitter gourd and then spend hours cooking it to crispy perfection. This dish is then securely packed in airtight containers which are opened only in the Bristol kitchen. I surmise that gives you an idea of the love (yes, I repeat the word) we have for bitter gourd.
- [Dalgona & a Cocoa Coffee Recipe](https://fromthecornertable.in/dalgona-a-cocoa-coffee-recipe/): Yes. I did it too. I jumped on board the Dalgona boat, pulling my parents along for a ride – Maa lured by the visuals I kept showing her, Baba convinced with the promise of ‘interesting hot’ coffee.
- [Kola boda | Banana fritters](https://fromthecornertable.in/kola-boda-banana-fritters/): Banana are a must in our kitchen. They make for an easy snack any time of the day, are tasty and easy to eat. All you have to do is peel and chomp. And my father feels incomplete without them. Sometimes I feel they are the food version of a security blanket for Baba – I’ve seen him get agitated when we are down to that last banana and rush out at 8 pm to hunt for the fruit. “There’s only one left!” he’d say before pulling on his walking shoes and making a rush for the vegetable store.
- [Methi omelette | Fenugreek leaves omelette](https://fromthecornertable.in/methi-omelette-fenugreek-leaves-omelette/): On a lighter note, have you noticed the process of essential shopping is like undertaking a short trip? Think about it. The essential shopping excursion is planned over some – if not several – days. A shopping list is made, often remade. Because the idea is to get all that you need at one go, a route is mapped. And then the shopping list is readjusted to ensure minimal movement and contact.
- [In Naoli, a global e-magazine](https://fromthecornertable.in/in-naoli-a-global-e-magazine/): The more the readers, the happier I am.Isn’t that the same for everyone who writes?Would you say no to being published (for free) in an e-magazine that could be read by a group of people in a different (and exotic for me!) country?
- [An emotional Iced Apple Chai](https://fromthecornertable.in/an-emotional-iced-apple-chai/): A fellow blogger and adorable friend recently shared a beautiful post on her Instagram feed. The sentiments she expressed in the post echoed my thoughts, many of you might also agree with me… Posts like this one by Kamini Patel of the Kitchen Therapy, the various positive videos and memes on social media platforms are like energy shots on dreary days.
- [Use a gratitude jar to ease lockdown anxiety](https://fromthecornertable.in/use-a-gratitude-jar-to-ease-lockdown-anxiety/): These are unique times in our lives and we are all making history – albeit not of a pleasant kind. Uncertainty and confusion, the constant bombardment of information and claustrophobia are just a few of the things that a lot of us are grappling with.
- [Nariyal-Gaajar ka Halva | Carrot & Coconut Halva](https://fromthecornertable.in/nariyal-gaajar-ka-halva-carrot-coconut-halva/): I have a strange relationship with expiry dates. I tend to forget about them until that moment of realization which leads to ‘mission expiry date check’. This is a mission in which you’ll find me combing through the medicine cabinet, my makeup stash, the spice cabinets and... you get the drift?
- [Run for yourself, run with Pinkathon](https://fromthecornertable.in/run-for-yourself-run-with-pinkathon/): The thought of waking up at the crack of dawn to go for a run gives me the shivers, irrespective of the time of the year.
- [Slow-cooked Mixed Vegetables](https://fromthecornertable.in/slow-cooked-mixed-vegetables/): Between the time I spend in the kitchen for the baking orders and winter laze that makes us want to snuggle under the blanket with a book, the 'cooking' mood at home has been at an all-time low. But since one has to eat and I'm doing my best not to succumb to the lures of 'restaurant food', Maa has taken to cooking food that is healthy, quick, easy and minimal.
- [How these book lovers fell in love with reading](https://fromthecornertable.in/how-these-book-lovers-fell-in-love-with-reading/): To be honest, I don’t exactly remember how I came up with the idea of this particular post about books.

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