Winter in Mumbai is the best time to go vegetable shopping. We did just that and went to the markets one morning and picked out the freshest broccoli, lemon grass, french beans and planned a lot of our recipes around them.

This issue is bursting with new ideas and great ways to enjoy your time more productively. From the vibrant chaat party we have planned for Holi, to making nutritious exam-time goodies for your kids and redecorating old lamps at home.also included is a new column featuring one eatery we have enjoyed dining at and an article on ayurvedic face packs by dear friend Nirmalaben Kotak.