The Wondrous Wayfarer

We all love our toasts with a delicious dollop of butter or cheese. The perfect definition of comfort food, isn't it? But in reality, we never really gain anything except weight till we don't come out of our comfort zones. Well, some of us would still want to stick to the comfort zone while others will make an extra effort to make their meals healthier.  I say, there is one way everyone can enjoy their favorite food, stay in their comfy zone and stay healthy too! You can still enjoy your sandwiches with that cheesy texture. How? With nut butter! While the concept of nut butter is gradually coming to India, the process of ordering a variety of nut butters was made simpler, thanks to Bangalore based All Over Nuts. They are known for delivering delicious jars of homemade and preservative-free nut butter. I am here to review one of them- the Hot and Sour peanut butter.  What the brand says: This is purely inspired from a vintage recipe picked up...

For me, cleanliness comes first. I cannot leave my house without wet wipes or tissues. I recently got introduced to a brand called DUFT, which manufactures single sachet wet wipes. I tried one of their these wipes. And the result? I was amazed!!! Read on to know why. The very first reason I fell in love with the brand was that because it is Indian. Plus it is free of parabens and alcohol i.e. A boon for acne-prone skin. Price: Rs 5 for a single wipe. How to use: Tear the sachet and wipe your face/hands as you normally do with a napkin. Ingredients: The outer packaging says 'alcohol-free' but you might wonder why the ingredient list mentions alcohol as one of the ingredients. I did a lot of Google search and there is nothing to worry about. Packaging: The wipes come in a single plastic sachet. I love the idea of single sachet wipes, as they are easy to carry and you can simply grab one on the go. Texture: The wipes are soft and unlike other wipes, these d...

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when I say snacks? Chips, instant noodles, samosas? Well, now it's time to change the definition of snacking. It's time to switch to healthy snacking. By healthy, I do not mean idlis and dosas but crunchy snacks made up of ingredients like millets, nuts, almonds, oats, lentils and much more. Still wondering how? The answer is by subscribing to this healthy box at Rs 699 per month by Snack Experts. The Snack experts team makes sure you get the right amount of energy and pleasure with every bite of your favourite snack, be it tea time, brunch or midnight snacking. How does it work:  You can opt any of the three subscriptions: 1) Trial box- You can opt for any 3 pouches of your favorite snacks once for Rs 150. 2) Standard box- You get 5 snack pouches at a price of 699 for the entire box. 3)The most popular Smart Snacker box- You get three boxes for Rs 1799 My experience They have a a variety ...

After liquid lipsticks , sheet masks have become extremely popular so I decided to give them a try. A few days ago I received mine from Mondsub India. Their masks are loved by everyone and after hearing so many positive things about them, I couldn't wait to try one. They have a variety of masks like gold face mask, eye mask etc The one I received is the Anti wrinkle and moisturizing facial mask. Keep reading till the end for a detailed review. Price This one retails for Rs 250 for 30 grams Ingredients Water, Propylene Glycol, Hyaluronic acid, Glycerin, Micromolecule Fish Collagen, Cherry extract, Rose oil, Ceramide, Seaweed extract, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, Coenzyme Q10, Arbutin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated castor oil, Fragrance. Packaging The one-time use mask comes in a plastic pouch with a smooth finish. The packaging is travel-friendly and classy. How to use The instructions are clearly mentioned on the pouch in English with proper illustrations! Texture The texture ...

We all love pancakes. Some enjoy them  with dryfruits and honey , while some like to have it with lots of chocolate . So here's the basic pancake recipe(links for ingredients mentioned) using eggs and flour Ingred ients: 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup milk 1/2 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda A pinch of salt 1 teaspoon butter /oil Method: 1. Grease a pancake pan with oil. 2. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk into a smooth batter. 3. Pour the batter in the pan. 4. Flip the pancakes after the turn brownish. 5. Once both the sides are brown, transfer to a plate Now add your favorite toppings and enjoy! Contact me here: Instagram: http://www.intagram.com/shruhegde  Email: wondrouswayfarer999@gmail.com

How many times has it happened to you that you felt hungry and ended up munching on processed snacks and junk food? Or even times when you stayed hungry so that you don't consume too many calories? On casual day outs, did you ever feel like you should have carried snacks along but couldn't pack it in your tiny sling bag? What if I told you that you could carry snacks in your sling bag or wallet or even your pocket? I recently came across a brand called Eat Anytime that has a range of delicious and healthy snack bars you can literally eat anytime! You can carry those bars whether you are out shopping, attending classes, studying, reading a book, working out, waiting in queues, working or binge watching your favorite TV show. Basically snack bars you can Eat Anytime! They easily fit into your pocket, wallet, sling bag, clutch, backpack, drawer without taking up lots of space, just a like a chocolate bar would. And the best part is that they don't come filled with...

Source: Twitter Breakfast is the most important meal of the day yet we sometimes tend to skip it due to our busy schedules. Did you ever imagine that you could drink your breakfast? Because now you can say goodbye to skipping breakfast, thanks to ZAGO which has recently introduced ready to drink breakfast shakes. You can grab a bottle on those busy days and drink your breakfast on the go!  What the company says: We all know breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Yet, we skip it thoughtlessly, for a busy day at work, to catch an early morning flight and for a whole lot of reasons. Zago brings you a healthy, delicious ready-to-drink shake that has the goodness of Australian oats, proteins & vitamins. Oats not only keeps you fuller for longer but is also a great way to stay in shape. So go on and drink your breakfast. Breakfast shakes What I feel about the breakfast shakes: ZAGO Breakfast shakes come packed with Australian oats, the healthiest...

Granola bars are healthy snacks made of oats and jaggery which are rich sources of protein and minerals. I have made them using just 4 ingredients easily available in an Indian household. Here's a super easy sugar free recipe you can try! Ingredients : •Oats •Dry fruits of your choice •Butter/Ghee •Jaggery powder Method : •Dry roast the oats and dry fruits and keep aside. •Heat ghee in a pan. •Add powdered jaggery. •Cook on low flame till the jaggery melts. •Mix the roasted oats and dryfruits with hot jaggery. •Set on a plate and cut. •Let the granola bars cool for 10 minutes. •Serve :-) Let me know in the comments if you tried the recipe! Also, do like my Facebook page "The Wondrous Wayfarer" and follow me on Instagram  @shruhegde *This is not a sponsored post

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Karnala fort at a distance The Karnala fort is a hill fort in Raigad district. The main attraction of this place is it's bird sanctuary.  It has now become a very popular trekking spot . How to get there:- It takes just 30 minutes to reach Karnala from Panvel by road. After reaching the entry gate, it is an amazing trek of 1-2 hours depending on your speed and halts. Level of  trekking: Intermediate The level of this trek is quite easy for hikers but if you're a beginner,  it starts getting slightly tougher as you climb upwards. Overall, it is a beautiful and tireless journey except for times when you might get tired while climbing bigger rocks. Also, do not carry too much weight on your shoulders or you might get exhausted halfway and will have no energy during descent. You might have to climb bigger rocks during  your journey Trekking towards the fort: The entire journey is an exhilarating experience. At 1500 ft above the ground, you ...