PeekNCook Reviews

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  Review of Refreshbags - Keep Vegetables Magically Fresh & Crispy

  Today I'm going to share my experience of using 'Refreshbags'. Most of the time we bloggers do share our experiences of using ingredients, kitchen appliances, gadgets, but we have never get chance to share ous experiences of using any such products to keep our vegetables fresh for days. Because we never have seen such products which is made for such purpose.

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  Strawberry Banana Oat Smoothie Recipe

  Do you want to become healthier?

  There are plenty of things that you can do to achieve that. One of easiest and tastiest things that you can do is to drink smoothies regularly. A strawberry banana oat smoothie is one of the best smoothies that you can try.

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  Dear Meal - Have Your Home Cooked Meal Daily

  In recent days, we are living a busy life. We are busy in building our carrier, to satisfy our ambitions. And in this way we are not able to have home cooked food. We have to depend on the restaurant foods, as we don't have enough time to prepare food. So what is the solution then. Here "DearMeal" plays the role.

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  Batsam Instant Coffee - Anytime, Anywhere

  Coffee is the most important beverage without which, most of the people in all over the world can't be refreshed. Without a strong cup of coffee, morning can't be started. But no worry coffee lovers, here is Batsam Instant coffee, who has come to India to amaze you by their flavour and taste. They are ready with Instant Coffee powder, sweetener & whitener in a ready to drink cup. You just have to add hot water, that's it. Currently they are only serving in Hyderabad's famous departmental stores named 'Ratnadeep'. but they've online services too for rest of the country. Let me tell you something about the brand...

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  Preethi Zodiac Mixer Grinder Product Review

  Preethi is a well known brand and their Kitchen Appliances are very popular in India, specially the Southern part. They are in this kitchen appliances business since 1978. All kinds of modern kitchen appliances like Mixer Grinder, Gas Stoves, Induction ovens, Wet grinder, Turbo chopper, Electric pressure cooker, Electric kettle, Blender, Rice cooker, Coffee Maker and what not.

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  Pure Honey from Mohan honey bee farms ( Araku)

  In earlier days honey was the first food item which should be given to a new born baby to welcome him/her to the World. Now everything has changed, as per health organisations not only honey, nothing should be given to the new born except Breastmilk till 6 months. And recently I came to know about a farm where pure raw honey is being produced. But they have no advertisement anywhere. I've got the information from a Hyderabad based food group & no sooner contacted the seller. He delivered the honey at my place only.

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  Cakes for New Year

  Hello friends, as everyone know New Year is knocking our door. And this is the time for baking. My dad used to start baking this cake 1 month before New Year. He used to make this cake, and whenever it finished, he used to make another one. Just back to back to keep the smell in our home.
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  11 Awesome Chindian Dishes That Don’t Even Exist In China

  As true blue Delhiites, we do love our Chindian staples. Whether it’s a plate of spicy chilli chicken or honey chilli potatoes, we would always be up to get a plate or two of these delicious treats. But, these dishes aren’t actually Chinese, per se. These are our own versions of Chinese food in India that we’ve been eating for years and years now, thanks to the Chinese community that settled in Tangra, Kolkata all those years ago.

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  Apple Kiwi Kheer Recipe for the season

  We are familiar with Rice kheer but what about the above-mentioned recipe. You should try it once, something new and tasty is always lovable to our taste buds!

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  Different Aspects of the Food License

  The Food License is extremely important to get your food handling business started. No matter which side of the field you are involved into, but if it is related to the food you need to have the FSSAI license. Having your business certified with this certificate and approval you will get a certificate of quality and safety in your food. The license makes sure that the food is extremely safe and secure for public’s consumption and will do them no harm. Other than the procedure and steps to get the Food License there are also some of the lesser-known facts about the topic to be discussed in this article.
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  Hyderabad based Organic Virat Farms

  We all should understand what Organic Milk is. On average, cows raised in confinement on grains produce more than three times as much milk as the family cow of days gone by and 15 times the amount required to raise a healthy calf. This is a blessing for the farmer but a bane for the consumer. More milk from the cow equals less nutrients for those who consume it. The less milk a cow produces, the more vitamins in her milk.
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  The Best Reasons to Enjoy a Piece of Cake

  Earlier only flour, milk, butter, and sugar or honey were used to make a cake but with time many new techniques evolved and our cakes started to taste better and look prettier. Cakes in today’s world have such a gorgeous look and heavenly taste that we don’t think twice to get it as a gift for any kind of occasion. Since the time the online shopping have started, cakes became even more popular as now it is easier to enjoy a piece of cake anytime and anywhere.

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  Fried pork with Soybean Bamboo shoots

  If you liked my recipe for Dried Bamboo Shoots with Pork Belly, here’s another one using dried bamboo shoots. Although considered an uncommon ingredient, dried bamboo shoots really are a fantastic ingredient for Asian food, and have a different flavor to the canned variety.
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  How KENT Helps You Make Pasta from Scratch

  It's impossible to think of Italian cuisine without a mouth-watering plate of pasta and some garlic bread to go along. On those super hard weeknights, a beloved bowl of pasta can come to your rescue. There's no denying the fact that it is easily the ultimate comfort food. Just bung in your favourite veggies, simmer the sauce, sprinkle some cheese, and you're good to go!
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  Easy And Exotic Corn Pulao Recipe

  Pulao or Biryani is one of the most popular Indian dishes. Pulao is specially prepared on special occasions because this dish is exotic. A wide assortment of ingredients are used in making this dish, and so, it is obvious that this dish is packed with different flavors, which you are going to experience in every single bite. Today, we will be discussing a lesser known ‘Pulao Recipe’, i.e., ‘Corn Pulao’. Though corn has been used as one of the ingredients in many pulao recipes, but in ‘Corn Pulao’, it will act as the primary ingredient. There will be three main ingredients for this dish, sweet corn, spices and basmati rice.
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  Savor The Flavors Of The Best Indian Food Ever

  India is steeped in rich history, culture and of course the best Indian food. It’s almost automatic when you think of India, you think of food. Street food is popular all around the globe, whether it’s a delicious hot dog or a freshly baked pretzel. However, in India, street food is truly a way of life and you will see it in the plethora of delectable offerings. Indian cuisine is simple yet fascinatingly exotic. So, savor the flavors, no matter if you are at a flea market, a mall, a restaurant or at a street stall. No outing will be complete without some butter chicken, or some vada pavs or bhel puris.

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  First Vacation of Chomchom - Warangal

  Just to introduce our self, as this is my first Travel post, our family comprises Abhishek (My husband), Abhimit (chomchom) (My cute little 10 month old son) and myself Moumita. We live in Hyderabad but originally from Kolkata-city of Joy. Few months back we were actually thinking when our little son would arrive to this beautiful world and make our family complete. After that many months has crossed, my little son is now 10 months old, and to break the mechanical life, we thought of going out for vacation. It was to a nearby city Named Warangal.

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  5 Low-Fat Ways to Cook Potatoes

  Potatoes are highly nutritious vegetables that contain vitamin C, fiber and vitamins too.

  When you cook or prepare them with lots of cheese, cooking oil or cream such as deep-frying, the more fat, and calories you add thus of these concealing the health benefits that potatoes offer.

  Cook potatoes in healthy, fat-free methods to not only enjoy their pure flavor but also benefit from their several nutrients. Some individuals argue that potatoes are a no-no for weight watchers because of their high starch levels.

  The thing we fail to recognize is that your pot cooking to preparation methods determine whether or not the will be unhealthy. By baking a medium potato, you won’t have any fat in it, and the calorie amount will be 166 (a 78 % of the daily recommended calorie allowance).

  By eating a potato and its skin, you get 4 g of fiber that is essential for regulating digestion, feeling full and possibly lowering your cholesterol levels. For more information on how to steam potatoes, click here

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  Say No To Food Poisoning along with Brand Lal HIT

  A true Bengali always keeps their home clean and Hygienic, Especially her kitchen. Here I am referring "Lal hit" as the true friend of ours which actually kills hidden cockroaches. We need to apply Lal hit into deep corners, cracks, crevices with monthly kitchen cleaning. For best results, repeat weekly at key areas. It’s a specialist solution, LAL HIT. Its ‘Deep Reach Nozzle’ kills even the hidden cockroaches. So use Lal Hit every month during the monthly kitchen deep cleaning and this month which is a festive month, it is even more necessary. Keep using Lal Hit and stay healthy.

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  Snalthy - Snacks made healthy

  Snalthy offers wide varieties of healthy, tasty, nutritious with all natural ingredients and zero added chemicals snacks ranging from cookies, bars, Indian snacks, sweets, rusk, baked fruit chips & fruit sticks, bread sticks, breakfast, dry fruits and nuts. Snalthy also have snacks for special needs like obesity, low sugar, grandparents, sports etc. Snalthy packs can fit in kids snack box, backpacks, car dashboards, travel pack, office worktables and lots more.
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  GrabOn - Save On Everything

  Easy Ways To Order Food Online

  There’s one indisputable fact which can be safely made and that is: Everybody needs food. Some of us absolutely love it and make meals the highlight of the day. It not only is the lifeline to survive but also a treat to the taste buds and no one should be denied that luxury! Your preference could vary from Mexican to continental, but one thing for sure is that there’s something for everybody’s liking. Today, with the e-commerce buzzing with activity like never before, it goes without saying that it has brought about some remarkable changes to food and hotel industry too. Where few years back, in order to eat at your favorite restaurant you had to travel all the way to the place, order, wait and then relish, now all you’ve to do is sit in the comfort of your house and order! This makes the entire experience much more enjoyable, you’d agree, I’m sure! So, what are some of the easy ways to order food online? Let’s find out.

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  Pithe Porob @ 6 Ballygunge Place

  
  In our country, Pitha Utsab (Pie festival) is an age-old festival during the winter season.  This type of festival is frequently seen in the rural areas. But unfortunately this festival is gradually disappearing from the urban life. From this point of view who miss the tradition in the urban life, can enjoy delicious pithas at the Pithe Porob @6 Ballygunge Place from 14th to 17th January 2016.
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  Authentic Punjabi Food Festival @Durbari, Swissotel, Kolkata

  My recent stop was @Durbari, Swissotel, Kolkata, the newest luxury dinning for foodies. This time they brought the authentic flavor of Punjab with the help of Chef Gurmeet Singh, from Amritsar. Chef is doing this professionally for more than 15 years. He brought the Authentic cooking in Punjabi food. Though a vegetarian, he cooks both the Veg & Non-veg very efficiently. He tries to keep all the Punjabi authenticity in his cooking.
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  Asus Zenfone 2 Laser Review

  Last week ASUS gifted me with their new launch item, Zenfone 2 Laser for reviewing. So after going through all the specifications of the phone, I am really happy with the same. First of all, the phone comes at a cost with features as below.
  • Rs. 9999/- (5.5-inch/2GB RAM/16GB Storage/Quad-Core)
  • 13999/- (5.5-inch/3GB RAM/16GB Storage/Octa-Core) in India.
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  Traditional Cake Mixing Ceremony @The Sonnet, Kolkata

  Last 3 months of every year I love the most. I'm Bengali by birth so "Durga Pujo is our biggest festival", I think almost the World knows this. Diwali comes just after Durga Pujo, and followed by Jagadhatri Pujo. Then it's time for Christmas & New Year. Bengalis celebrate every festival, even it is Eid or Christmas with the same spirit of they celebrate Durga Pujo. And as Christmas comes at the end of the year, it always brings sorrow with it, to give farewell to another year. So we try not to be sad while saying good bye to the current year and celebrate each of the moment of last few days.
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  The Pan-Asian Gallery, Novotel Hotel & Residences

  My Today's review is for a bloggers meet at their specialty food and beverage outlet Studio – the Pan-Asian Gallery @ Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences.
  The Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences is located just opposite the Axis Mall, New Town, Kolkata. You may visit for both Lunch & Dinner.
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  Peruvian Brunch @ Cafe Swiss, Swissotel, Kolkata

  Today I'm writing this review on my recent event coverage for Peruvian Brunch in Swissotel, Kolkata. I went there as a representative of Kolkata Food Bloggers.

  Cafe Swiss is @ 6th level of Swissotel, Kolkata, just by the City Center 2.  This was my first visit to Cafe Swiss.

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  Ilish Or Hilsa Festival @6 Ballygunge Place

  Hilsa, only the name is enough for this fish, no need of introduction. Bengali and Hilsa are made for each other. We Bong can celebrate Hilsa fastival as like our other Bengali festivals. I think only Bengalis can celebrate a food festival. Bongs are crazy about this fish, and the fish also do justice with the craziness. This is the most tasty & flavorful fish in the World. This fish can only available in Monsoon, in Ganga & Padma rivers. And this fish grows fast in the drizzle rain only. Hilsa is a fish with lots of bones, so you have to very carefull while eating. It tastes best when the fish doesn't produce eggs. While it starts producing eggs, all the tastes come to the eggs, and the fish becomes less tasty.

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  Grocery chains expanding their food range to incorporate Indian cuisine

  If you look at any top ten list of the most popular cuisines in the world, Indian food always appears in the top five. Top Yaps describes it as one of the most diverse out of all the cuisines, with its variety almost directly proportional to its complex history and diversity in languages and customs. India’s richness in culture has passed on to its cuisine, and appreciation for the food has transcended beyond the nation’s borders. Whether it’s lamb curry, chicken tikka masala, or simply just naan, the world has fallen in love with Indian food.

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  Tupperware Steam It

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  It's FoodMingo Time

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  Why i started using bigbasket for all my grocery shopping

  When I heard from my friend that she has found a great all-in-one online store selling everything from plastic freezer bags, the usual fruit, veg and household items, to dish cloths, cleaning items, gardening items, pet care essentials, ready to eat foods, and frozen meat and fruits, I was little surprised.