Most Romantic 1st Date Restaurant- Ray's Cafe and Pizzeria

Sometime this year, my friend Kim took me to this wonderful Restaurant on Hill Road, Bandra West.
It's name is very inconspicous as much so as it's location. However, it has its loyal patrons. WHY? Cuz the ambience, the service and most importantly the food is amazing! Rays Cafe and Pizzeria has become one of my favorite places and it's not too expensive as well making it a great 1st date location. Even though the tables are pretty close together, there is still this personal space and festive ambience that makes it a gr8 place to return to.

My favorite dishes there:
Rays Special Pizza (The BEST)
Sloppy Jo's
and it has a gr8 cup of coffee.

With 1 starter and 2 mains shared amongst 3 people (portions are generous) along with 2 juices it came up to 500rs per head.
Once a month im going to review one restuarant that will be perfect for a Romantic first date.
So hope you try Ray's and if you look around at the tables next to you, you might just find me there.

(Location: Next to Cie La vie Club, Nature Basket, Ahead of Stanislaus High School, Near Holy Family Hospital)

Me at Ray's

My Best Gal Pals Namrata and Mez at Ray's Cafe and Pizzeria

The Token Fat Girl

Dressing the Fat

Shopping! wow ! let's gooooooo....this is generally any fashion concious persons response to a shopping spree....However, if youre overweight (and i dont mean healthy) finding clothes , let me re phrase, finding STYLISH clothes is a freaking miracle.

There are some really fun stores , but it makes me think that since my size is not easily available , maybe my actual standards of styles and quality are lowered and easily accepting. I do realize that in a city like ours making tailored clothes is an actual option and yes i do find myself constantly taking that route. However, cuts and working with lycra blends are not one of my tailors strengths.

When i go out , i'm definitely not the only obese person in the room, so why is it so difficult to find stylish clothes for us. And here im not gender biased, i think men and women both find this hard. It's easier to find God, then a good pair of well fitted low waist lycra blend trousers for someone with a waist line over 35".

 

And the majority of the clothes make me feel fatter, if that is even possible. I do believe that the right about of your "Goods" should be covered , like the tyres , back fat etc..... however a full sleeve , turtle neck , thigh length , thick cotton lycra in kaka brown is surely not the only option for a fat person.

Yes i have some great peices which work very very well for me, from places like ALL, XMEX and even AND. I once found gr8 buys at Forever Young! and French Connection, though that was a one time thing. I'll post a few pictures soon. So you can see what i'm talking about. The point is , there is this who target group that clothing line designers are missing out on. Hopefully someone will sit up and realise that!

Potato Curry (The healthy way) Photo Diary

Ingredients for Potato curry

• Potatoes - 4 Boiled.
• Onion - 1 large, chopped fine.
• Tomatoes - 2 large, chopped
• Chili powder - 1/2 tsp.
• Ginger paste 1/4 tsp.
• Garlic(optional) - 1/4 tsp
• Oil -tbsp.
• Salt - 1/2 tsp according to taste.
• Garam Masala - 1 teaspoon
• Mustard seeds : 1/2 tsp
• Cumin Seeds : 1/2 tsp
• Asafoetida(hing) : a pinch.

Preparation :

• Boil Potatoes. Peel and cube them.
• Chop onions and tomatoes
• Cut green chillies in pieces.

Cooking method :

1. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard and cumin seed. When they stop spluttering, add Asafoetida(hing).
2. Add chopped onion, fry till onions are transperant.
3. Add chopped tomatoes. cook for 5 minutes.
4. Add ginger/garlic paste, curry leaves. stir.
5. Add cubed potatoes, salt, 1 cup water, garam masala, red chili powder. Stir.
6. Bring to boil, Cover and cook for 5 minutes on low flame.
7. Add chopped Coriander leaves(cilantro). Mix well.