Creating an effective and comfortable home office requires careful consideration of several key components. With the rise of remote working,...

Occasionally, if not every weekend, "Nava's Cooking" is set aside for our love-marriage food bonding escapades ( K2 Kopitiam, ...

My other half-half has joined me in the exciting pursuit of discovering new eateries, a refreshing departure from his usual routine of stick...

(Updated Version) We’ve gotten to know pumpkin, haven’t we? Yes, we have. ( INDIAN PUMPKIN CURRIES ). But there’s more to pumpkin than just ...

(Updated Version) Pumpkin lovers, rejoice. If you're like me, you can't get enough of this versatile vegetable. I have a soft spot f...

(Updated Version)  Looking back, I’m amazed at the number of vegetarian potato sambal recipes I’ve managed to retrieve. ( DRUMSTICK/MURUNG...

(Updated Version) Hi Pork Lovers, Ms. Nava is back with more pork recipes ( PORK BELLY WITH SALTED FISH ). Many of my clients often ask if p...

I mostly travel solo, ( JAIPUR MAGIC & TAJ MAHAL AGRA ) though there have been times I've joined tours with familiar faces or trave...

In life, we often come across the decision between two special feelings: inner peace and happiness. Many like the idea of being at peace wit...

Murungai, known as drumstick in English and moringa in health contexts, is highly valued for both its fruits and leaves. In North India, it&...

Throwing a dinner party is the kind of thing you definitely want to get right, and it’s really something of an art because there’s so much p...

(Updated Version) Stress is unavoidable, but there are quick ways to tackle it and regain your rhythm without resorting to venting or compla...

World Mental Health Day, yet every day should be dedicated to nurturing our mental well-being. Take a moment to observe your surroundings, a...

Ms. Nava presents a cherished Sri Lankan dish - Malu Hodhi/fish curry ( MIRIS MALU/SRI LANKAN CLAYPOT FISH CURRY )  While she may not be a c...

In Malaysia, the love for spiciness runs deep in our culinary culture. Chillies, with their fiery punch, are an essential ingredient that a...

I’m a huge fan of salads - how about you? I enjoy a variety of salads ( AVOCADO TOFU SALAD ), but Indian salads are truly the epitome of Zen...