iPad vs Kindle or iPad vs Nook??

In this world of growing gadgets, one finds it hard to choose something that works for them. There are so many choices out there, and so many options to consider. Price, use, affordability, technical differences - its just like a mystery to many of us. Measy.com helps you navigate through this maze of the gadget world. Measy’s online quiz makes it easy to compare tons of electronic products so … [Read more...]

Why is Losing Weight Harder for Women?

Its a known fact that when a husband and wife begin a weight-loss goal together, more often than not, it is the husband who reaches the target way faster than the wife! The male loses weight and tones his body, with or without any bodybuilding supplements, much faster than a woman. As frustrating as it sounds, it is true. but why?? Is the woman doing something wrong? Or is she just not as … [Read more...]

Buttery Throwdown! – Blog Event and Giveaway

Giveaway PackageButter is a very versatile ingredient - it needs no introduction, and almost every recipe that you add butter too, you can be sure it is going to turn out rich, creamy, and delicious. The fats in butter also provide a lovely base for the herbs, spices or other main ingredients that are roasted in it. Be it luscious desserts or savory concoctions, Butter will always leave its mark … [Read more...]

Asparagus & Roasted Red Pepper Tart

Asparagus & Roasted Pepper TartSome recipes can be as intricate as you like, but sometimes, the best edible creations are born out of a couple ingredients and unique ideas - like this Asparagus & Roasted Red Pepper Tart. Asparagus, Onions, Leeks and Garlic are all members of the same "Lily" plant family, so it is no surprise that they compliment each other perfectly. Add a bit of roasted red … [Read more...]

Savory Cheese Bread

Savory Cheese BreadThere's nothing like waking up to the smell of fresh bread baking in the oven - it is totally uplifting, and can kindle your appetite quite a bit! So if you are looking for a savory quick-bread recipe to churn out over a weekend, this classic Cheese Bread recipe, courtesy of King Arthur Flour, is a sure-shot winner! We made it last weekend when we had guests at home, and it was … [Read more...]

3 Ways An Accident Can Affect You

Everywhere you look are adverts on how to claim for compensation if you’re ever in an accident. Whether that is at work, at home or on the road, accidents are a huge money spinner in the insurance world. That’s not necessarily a bad thing; insurance is there to protect you when the worst things happen and accidents are bad things. Sometimes, the recovery from an accident can be harder than … [Read more...]

Best Vegan Brownie Recipe

Vegan BrowniesAfter the copious amount of emails for a vegan brownie recipe that flooded my Inbox, I decided to get my hands dirty and find a recipe that works. I have used several recipes for Vegan Brownies before, some just use fruit purees instead of eggs, some use more oil and less butter, some just use vegan butter, but none of them came close to a real Good Vegan Brownie recipe, until I … [Read more...]

Raspberry Ice Cream Floats

Raspberry Ice Cream FloatsSummer has kicked in nice and strong in my part of the world, and people are all geared to enjoy the sun, sand and the cool waters of the Pacific by hitting the beaches. What you need to beat the heat is something cool and refreshing. Just like these lovely red Raspberry & Champagne Ice Cream Floats. In fact, they are so versatile you can easily add them to your any-time … [Read more...]

Pineapple & Mango Quick Bread

Tropical Mango-Pineapple BreadSummers in India are synonymous with bowls full of Aamras (fresh mango pulp) and gobbling up sweet mangoes all day long! And though I miss those childhood days, I am at least thankful of being in a state that offers Mangoes almost every season. They may not be as sweet and flavorful as the Indian ones, but beggars are not choosers, and so I am happy to grab whatever I … [Read more...]

Healthy Snack Recipes For Super Bowl Party

Super Healthy Recipes for Super BowlSuperbowl has sadly come to be synonymous with fried food, greasy chips, gallons of prepared potato salads, dripping barbecue wings and a thousand other things I hate to even mention on this blog site! When it comes down to it, I truly do watch the Superbowl for one reason and one reason only, and that IS the food. But, I hate potato chips, I could live on … [Read more...]