Norling Restaurant : Highway on My Plate, McLeodganj

Hey Everyone! Tashi Delek!

It’s time for the much awaited “travelling updates” and stories of my recent voyaging! Hope you all are as excited about it, as me?

I begin my “virtual tour” of our 20 days and 6 cities trip to India by talking about FOOD! (Yup, once a foodie, always a foodie!)
Well, we kick started our journey by parking our taste buds at a “small wonder” called Norling Restaurant located in McLeodGanj, which is a quaint-little suburb in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India. Also known as “Little Lhasa” or “Dhasa” (a short form of Dharamshala used mainly by Tibetans) – it is the headquarters of The Tibetan government-in-exile and official residence for His Holiness Dalai Lama. Known worldwide as a destination for ecotourism, meditation and spiritual studies McLeodGanj for sure is more than what meets the eye! It’s a foodies’ paradise too!

Known as one of the BEST places to devour authentic Tibetan food in entire India, as recommended in the “renowned” TV program Highway On My Plate, Norling Restaurant, hence seemed just fitting to be at and explore. Located in the corner of the downtown market, it’s a nice “cozy” place to try out Tibetan cuisine. Nothing upscale or fancy – just plain, simple “delicious” food!

Food/Drinks ordered –  A bowl of THUPKA, a Chicken THENTUK NGOPA or ” Tso-Menphen”, a single TINGMO, and spinach MOMOS washed down with KOMBUCHA SYMBIOTIC DRINK in Hibiscus and Mint Rosemary flavors.

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Delectable “THUPKA!” aka “fully loaded” Tibetan noodle soup.
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iScriblr Turns One!

Hey everyone! I hope y’all are doing wonderful! Happy NOVEMBER 1st!

Guess what folks! iScriblr turns ONE! *woot woot*
Well, in all honesty my Blog Anniversary was on the 12th of October, but since I was super engrossed with the #octPoWriMo-2018 Challenge, it was better for me to be a little patient with the celebrations! *winks while pouring a glass of champagne*

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How I Deal With Stress

We all feel stress in our lifetime! Dismally, stress is an inevitable part of our lives and there is nothing much that we can do about it, other than to stand up against it and fight back. There could be better days, there could be good days and on other days you are a chaos!

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Of Dragons And Boats

Hey everyone! I hope y’all had a wonderful weekend!

Well, when life gives you an opportunity to show your “mettle” in the name of kindness and benevolence – you jump right at the chance and make the most of it! And that’s what the “AutoZoners” did this weekend! *dabs like a boss*

Every summer, on the Mississippi River (Memphis)The Duncan-Williams St. Jude Dragon Boat Race takes place, to support the life-saving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital -“Finding cures. Saving children.”® And just like every year, the “AutoZoners” did what they do best – caring about people and striving for exceptional performance!

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The Team!
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Date At Babalu

Hey everyone! I hope y’all have had a wonderful weekend?

It’s been a while that I have written about my travel antics and reviews on restaurants and eating joints. Thanks to the weather and the “allergies” and the “allergens” – it’s been pretty “sickly” this side! *coughs and sneezes*
And then thankfully, The Mother’s Day hype happened! (We had to find a reason to break away from the hypersensitivity mode!) For foodies like us (Me and my Huz) it was a perfect day to overlook the “flurry of pollen”, ignore the malady, dress up and celebrate!

Being vegetarians (periodic Pescatarians) it’s kind of tough to find out an eating place that caters to our ways in Memphis specially since it is known as “The Barbecued Pork Capital of the World!” and hence, we are always coursing around, looking for a joint that suits our taste.
Known for it’s GUACAMOLE that is made right at your table side (talk about freshness!), yummiest tacos, creative tapas and abundant veggie options – Babalu Tapas & Tacos seemed just right to be at and explore!

Babalu is the brainchild of successful restaurateurs Bill Latham and Al Roberts. Their latest concept – upscale Latin-inspired cuisine, was born out of the love and respect for food and for music genres such as the guaracha, cha-cha, and Latin jazz. Understanding that music unites and energizes people and is a common inspirational thread, they quickly realized they were on to something. They named their new restaurant concept Babalu, in honor of composer and singer Miguelito Valdes, a.k.a. “Mr. Babalu” and after the signature song of the television character Ricky Ricardo, played by Desi Arnaz in the television comedy series I Love Lucy and the rest as they say, is a “delicious” history!
With a slogan that goes like – “Yours. Mine. Ours. Food Worth Sharing®” – This place is all about sharing of great food, sharing of great service, and sharing of great times!

Food/Drinks ordered – GUACAMOLE , BLACKENED SCOTTISH SALMON TAPAS which are “Chef-Inspired Small Plates” , VEGETAL TACOS , a BLACK BEAN BURGER, washed down with a few glasses of MOJITOS!

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Gucamole – Hass avocado, sun-dried tomato, red & green onion, kosher salt, cilantro, lime juice & served with their house chips.
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3 Days, 3 Quotes Tag : Day 3

Hey Everyone! Happy happy Sunday y’all!

This is the third (and the last) of 3 days, 3 Quotes Tag for which I was nominated by  Jovita from Balancing Life With Jovtia.

MY QUOTE FOR DAY 3

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“Whenever you feel like criticizing any one.. just remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had.”

– The Great Gatsby

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My 4th Versatile Blogger Award

 

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I’m slowly making my way through tags and I’m pretty sure the list is impossible to keep up with! (Guilty!) I was tagged by the amazing J.C. at GETSETWRITE for the Versatile Blogger Award. Thank you so much for tagging me J.C, – its been an honor! Guys, go check out her amazing blog and give her a follow! She is an absolute inspiration!

ABOUT THE AWARD

The Versatile Blogger Award was created to feature and recognize blogs that have unique content, high quality of writing, and fantastic photos. As the web-page about the Versatile Blogger Award says – “Honor those bloggers who bring something special to your life whether every day or only now and then.”

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3 Days, 3 Quotes Tag : Day 2

Hey Everyone! I hope y’all are having a great day!

This is the second of 3 days, 3 Quotes Tag for which I was nominated by  Jovita from Balancing Life With Jovtia. To see which quote I chose for day one, check out yesterday’s post. Oh my, I just LOVEEE doing this tag!

MY QUOTE FOR DAY 2

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“Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise.”

– Les Misérables

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3 Days, 3 Quotes Tag : Day 1

Hey Everyone! I hope y’all are having a great day!

Yes, its “tagging time!” Thank you Jovita from Balancing Life With Jovtia for tagging me in this wonderful and inspirational tag! Undoubtedly, it is always pleasant to be a part of a chain that is both enjoyable and inspiring.

MY QUOTE FOR DAY 1

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“Beware for I am fearless, and therefore powerful.”

– Frankenstein

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MLK 50

Hey Everyone!

This April 4th commemorates the 50th  anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. one of the most poignant advocates for human equality and civil reform in U.S. History! .
What’s more appropriate than remembering him “for his role in the advancement of civil rights by using the tactics of non-violence and civil disobedience based on his Christian beliefs and inspired by the non-violent activism of Mahatma Gandhi,” through few of his thoughts and quotes that inspired the world!

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