Let’s sit at a roadside dhaaba, steam curling from chipped clay cups. Let the chai’s heat rise between us, softening silence, stirring words we didn’t know we carried. Let the rain drip from tin rooftops, its rhythm folding into our pauses. Let the world blur for a while, So only the scent of Elaichi and the sound of your laughter remains. We’ll break pakoras , crisp and golden, or tear into flaky lachaydaar parathas, grease marking our fingers, moments marking our souls. Maybe we'll wait for something that takes forever to bake, just so I can linger in your eyes, learning their language sip by sip until the only thing left to agree upon is the giving of your heart. And then, I wouldn’t be waiting for chai anymore. I’d be the one brewing every cup for you stronger on weary days, sweeter on the softer ones. So let’s give life a chance. Let it write our story in rising steam, in unspoken words, in feelings that quietly spill over a simple cup of chai...
My Go-To List of Dangerously Delicious Midnight Snacks You ever get that feeling when it’s past midnight and suddenly the world feels quieter, softer… and yet your stomach is louder than your thoughts? Yeah, that’s when I reach for my snack stash. I call it “self-care,” honestly. Netflix, dim lights, and the soft hum of the fridge, it’s practically therapy, just cheaper. Sometimes I think about how comfort food has personalities. Sweet, salty, spicy ! They all tell stories. Mine usually start with something cold and creamy. You can also check the full list of all my Midnight Snacking Recommendations here ! π¨ Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams — A Scoop That Feels Like Summer Even in October Press enter or click to view image in full size Jeni’s isn’t just ice cream, it’s a mood. A scoop of Brambleberry Crisp feels like lying in a field with your best friend talking about nothing important. Their flavors somehow taste like nostalgia. The texture, the smell when you open the p...