For the love of food and travel

I’ve been living in Bangalore for what feels like forever, and although Mysore is only about 150 kilometers away, my last visit to this heritage city was back in my high school days. Travelling between Bangalore and Mysore is incredibly convenient. Buses run round the clock connecting the two cities, and there’s a reliable train service between Bangalore City Junction and Mysore Junction. A good number of cabs also operate on this route, making the journey hassle-free. And if you prefer driving, the trip usually takes just four to five hours. Mysore is the third largest and second most populated city of Karnataka. Situated right at the foot of Chamundi Hills, Mysore was once the capital of the Kingdom of Mysore. The rich cultural environment of Mysore has earned it the title as the Cultural Capital of Karnataka. Mysore, locally known as Mysuru, was the prominent city of Karnataka prior to Bangalore. This mystical and mythological city derives its name from the buffalo headed demo...

Some things are just wonderful, like friendship & chocolate cake!!! Chocolate cake has always been my ultimate indulgence. It’s the recipe I turn to for every celebration—birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, promotions, you name it. No matter the occasion, it never fails to bring joy. And honestly, I don’t even need a reason; sometimes I bake it simply because I crave that rich, comforting slice. Until 1830's-1840's, chocolate was consumed primarily as a beverage. Early chocolate cakes were much lighter because they used significantly smaller amounts of sugar and cocoa. They also used more flour than what we are accustomed to making them fluffier and more like what we would today call a breakfast bread. It wasn't until 1940 that chocolate cake recipes became richer and decadent, calling for larger quantities of cocoa and sugar than previously. Did you know that there is a difference between a chocolate cake and brownie?? They are both chocolaty and absolutely ...