Month: April 2020

How to stay Positive during the Lockdown

The Covid19 pandemic has put a stop to the World. Most countries are under lockdown and the only talk everywhere is of Covid19. The constant talks, news of Covid19 and the uncertainties surrounding our life can have an impact on our physical and mental well-being.  The times are bleak, but not everything has to be negative, right? There are people around the world that are trying their best to spread positivity and happiness in these daunting times. While there are famous personalities sharing positive news like standup comedian, Atul Khatri who is doing a special short-video programme “Only Positive News!” and Faye Dsouza with her “Good News Tonight” series on Instagram, there are also common people like you and me trying their best to be positive and add positivity in other’s life. Hence, I have jotted down the names of people that are adding positivity to my lockdown time.   After witnessing so many stories of pain and sufferings of people from various strata of the society, the things that have most hit me since …

Gluten-Free Vegan Banana Pancake

Who doesn’t like pancakes, right? They are the easiest and quickest to make. And that’s what I like about them, it is such a simple recipe, yet utterly delicious to eat. I have a thing for simple recipes that do not require advance planning or many ingredients. In these unprecedented times, some of us are finding solace in cooking and baking. Though the resources are available, still I have decided to use them wisely. And these pancakes are perfect for these times. With only 4 ingredients you get a yummy meal. This gluten-free eggless banana pancake is my all-time favorite meal because it doesn’t need any fancy preparation. Just a one-bowl simple recipe with all my favorite ingredients whisked together. Fun Fact – The origin of Pancakes can be dated back to 5,300 years ago. Otzi the Iceman whose remains were discovered in the Italian Alps had a dish that was in the form of a pancake for his last meals. Actually, Pancake can be said to be an ancient dish made from simple ingredients. …