Rustic Palate

Hey, you! You're back for more, aren't you? xD Today on my blog, I'd like to jot down the instructions to the recipe of my mother's special   MASALA LEMON TEA.   Okay, a word of caution: this drink can get a wee bit spicy . I often wonder if everyone who tastes it can love it as much as I do, if not more; I wonder if it could suit another person's palate the way it does mine.  Going back into its history in my life and how I got acquainted to it (so I can indulge in my nostalgia just this once), I still remember just how skeptical I was with the whole concept of lemon tea, let alone that of masala lemon tea because the only drink I absolutely adored was "chai" (well, at that point in time at least). But, now I want this recipe to be forever imprinted in my memory to dot just because how homely it feels. Sipping a hot cup during a rainy evening or a winter night is so comforting and this is easily my most favourite go-to beverage. Those of you who've re...

It was the month of May- a lazy Friday afternoon, in the setting of a GLOBAL PANDEMIC. I was at home, and had been for the last couple of months. Everything seemed so dull.  I then craved for something caffeinated. I wanted a jolt that would bring me back to life.  I'm a tea person. Tannins and theophylline run through my veins. However, I craved for a different methylxanthine. Ugh, I haven't a taste for Coffee with milk, and black just seemed so unexciting (it's a part of my daily routine now, it's what wakes me up every morning xD) . It was then the idea of COFFEE CUPCAKES brewed in the beauty that is my mind. I had been baking and devouring cakes the whole time I had been at home, and this was going to be another delight to my list. Little did I know then that they would turn out perfect- so fluffly and spongy, and just incredibly delicious.  Before I go onto another rant about everything and nothing, I want you to see the photo of how they turned out and get in the ...

Greetings!  I'm really not sure how to begin. It's been a realllllly crazy ride. I mean, A LOT has happened in my life in the three years post-inauguration of my baby blog.  For all the newbies on here, I started this blog way back in 2017 as an over-enthusiastic 18-year old, fresh out of writing examinations (my 12th grade boards, my engineering examinations and the examination for being accepted into med school) and with a lot of time on my hands. I started this blog in hope of passing some time, and to create a virtual diary for myself: somewhere I could look into, in the future. I wanted to jot down a few of my creative ideas - well, sort of how readers often-times bookmark important and creative thoughts in a book, I wanted this blog to be my safeplace- a bookmark to all of my creative and important ideas.  I'm not really sure what happened, but the good news is...  I GOT INTO MED SCHOOL! Yes, I'm a medical student now, and in no time I'll become a doc...

Seeing the pressure of schoolwork building and the stress finally getting to me, my father decided to take us all out to dinner. This was in an effort to help me de-stress and spend some quality time with them. I reluctantly agreed. A big thanks to that fateful evening. After getting into my favourite jeans and the most comfortable top I owned, I realised it was worth accessorising. Boy did I spend time on searching for the right neck-piece! There were several boxes, all kept in different locations, to look in. Tiring? A little.  Jewellery Cluttered into boxes?  Probably not organised enough. So, anyway, I was clearing out my room and found a cute hanger, which had probably come with a piece of clothing I had bought earlier. All of a sudden, as if out of nowhere, an idea struck me. WHY NOT MAKE A NECKLACE ORGANISER OUT OF THIS? And, that my friends, is how the Necklace Organiser here, was born. The Necklace Organiser Like the way it looks? Read on...

Greetings!  Welcome to 'Rustic Palate - by Priyanshu Kumar'. Being my  first  post, I find it mandatory to give a brief introduction to me and my blog. You must be wondering what this blog is all about and how this is any different than the other lifestyle blogs out there. I intend to give a picture, if not a clear one, of what Rustic Palate is going to be about. rustic : / ˈrʌstɪk/ - made in a plain and simple fashion. palate:  / ˈpalət/  - a person's ability to distinguish between and appreciate different flavours. What? An oxymoron, you say? How does having the ability to appreciate an array of sophisticated flavours and simplicity go hand-in-hand? That's the beauty of simplicity. Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. Simplicity is often times more beautiful. One doesn't have to be a perfectionist and a know-it-all to appreciate something and find something beautiful.  Below are the answers to all t...