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Cooking is something we have all tried or want to try at some point in our life. It is a self-reliant habit and will definitely form a great hobby. Cooking can not only help you out in some tough situations but it can also be incredibly therapeutic. Plus, the joy of enjoying something delicious that you made yourself, experimenting, and improving on it is an amazing feeling. But we can all agree that for all the newbies out there who can’t even boil water without burning it, it can be pretty scary and intimidating. It is perfectly normal. Every one of us has been scared of the kitchen at some point or the other. But the trick is to keep practicing, take baby steps, and get over it so that you can finally meet your inner chef! So today we are going to teach you how to take those baby steps. A few easy and fun recipes that you can try out on your first time in the kitchen: 1. Noodles Let’s admit it. Maggi was the first thing we all learned to cook. It is the simplest dish out there known to mankind. It is easy and quick to cook and delicious to eat. Not to mention the pride you feel when you eat your first bowl of Maggi made just by you. For many of us, Maggi is more than just food, it is an emotion. It has got us through some tough times and a lot of us have bonded over it. So if you are a kitchen virgin this is the first thing you can try to cook. You will find the instructions right there on the back of the packet. This three-step dish will be incredibly easy and tasty for you to make. And if you are planning to pack it for your lunch and impress your friends then you can use a glass lunch box or a glass tiffin box. It will make sure your noodles stay fresh and hot for hours. 2. Paneer kebab It may sound fancy to you but paneer kebab is actually very easy to make and it will take you barely about 10 minutes to make(not counting the marinating time of course). It is a classy dish and will serve as a very good snack too. So if you are planning to have some friends over and dazzle them with your cooking you can try this. Paneer is a common favorite of most people so your guests will love it. But if you have doubts and want to have options to be sure then you can try adding other vegetables too. You can even store it in glass containers with lids and put them in your fridge. By using microwavable glass containers you can even later reheat them and eat them too. 3. Soup Soup is always considered a pretty basic and boring dish but it can come in handy. It is easy to make, will fulfill your appetite, is very healthy and of course, the best sick meal. There are so many varieties available too and you can always experiment. You can make yourself something simple or even add ingredients and make it fancy for occasions. You should definitely try and learn how to make soup. You never when you might need it. Keep your soup in an airtight glass lunch box and you can take it anywhere with you without the trouble of leakage. With a glass lunch box with bag it will even stay hot for hours. 4. Sandwiches Sandwiches are probably the easiest dishes to cook. They are an easy tasty and quick fix to hunger. This will be very helpful to you later in life. So everyone should have the basic knowledge of making a good sandwich for themselves. You can get a lot of variety and fun here as well. You can store them in glass food storage jars & containers and you can even take them with you and be assured that they will remain fresh even after hours. Put them in glass containers for kitchen storage and you can later heat them in the microwave too. 5. Badam Milk Desserts and beverages have become an important part of meals these days and this dish combines them both. This drink will come in very useful. You can refresh yourself after a long day, serve it to your guests or simply enjoy it after a meal. It is a very tasty drink and very easy to make. You can learn how to make it in a few simple steps. Allo provides you with kitchenware made from the Goodness of Glass. The Allo Foodsafe range has glass kitchenware that will be the perfect assistance for newbies who want to cook. They are convenient to use and will save you all the hassle so you can actually have fun while learning to cook.

Owning and using a lunch box on a regular basis brings with it more responsibilities than we can comprehend at first. It doesn’t matter if you are a professional adult who packs a healthy lunch for himself or herself or a busy parent who gets challenged to create healthy and tasty dishes for your young ones every day. When it comes to lunch box ideas, there is always more to ponder and try. It is always a good idea to keep checking out easy and fun recipes so that you never run out of surprises and never have to be on your toes. We will help you with that. We present to you 7 easy lunch box ideas that are surprisingly delicious and that you can try whenever you feel like it. Here we go! 1. Jam Sandwich You might feel sandwiches are overrated but not this one. It is very easy to make, and you will never run out of options to make it cool. It is very simple. Take two slices of bread, toast them as required, and spread some jam between them. Done! That’s all it takes to make this sandwich. There are so many delicious flavors of jam available that this will always be a delicious surprise. 2. Bread Poha This is one of the most delicious dishes to have ever been created. Regular poha might not be a big favorite among many people, but this bread poha is bound to be. The recipe is pretty much the same as your regular poha, but instead of the poha you add pieces of bread. Your kids will definitely love it. And if you are packing it for yourself, then it will be a great change to welcome at the lunch hour of a tedious day at the office. If you are making it as a random snack, then you can even store it in a glass container for kitchen storage and later heat it in your microwave. 3. Homemade Veggie Burgers We have heard all about how burgers are so unhealthy, and that is why we bring you the best alternative – make a burger yourself! It is very simple. You need not follow the McDonald’s recipe. You can make do with whatever ingredients you have and whatever healthier alternatives you can find at the market. Make your patty with vegetable and lentil fillings, and it will be healthy as well as tasty. Pack it in an airtight glass lunch box, and by lunchtime, you will have a fresh burger just as you had made it hours earlier. 4. Roti Sandwich This is one dish that is easy to make and delicious to eat. You can make it if you have some leftover roti, or you can even make fresh new ones. This will definitely beat the mundaneness of your regular roti sabzi and give you the chance to make and enjoy a fun and innovative lunch. Store your roti sandwich in a glass lunch box with bag and it will stay hot and fresh till your lunchtime so that you can enjoy your creation with great delight. 5. Noodles Be it a little kid or a grown-up adult, who doesn’t love noodles? Give yourself a break from all that seriousness and make yourself some tasty noodles. Go for atta noodles if you are conscious of your health. Add some cool veggies, mushrooms, and garlic, and you will have a delicious fancy dish ready to pack. It doesn’t matter if you are making it for yourself or your kids; it will brighten up the day for whoever eats it. Pack it in a glass lunchbox or glass tiffin box, and it will not get cold and soggy like noodles usually do, and you will get to enjoy your lunch hour with some hot and fresh noodles. 6. Homemade Pizza You may not be able to have pizza from your favorite restaurant every day, but that does not mean you have to miss out on that tasty treat. Just make yourself some! It is way easier than it sounds. You can prep some of it and store it in a glass container with lids in your fridge overnight and then prepare the rest at leisure. With the microwavable glass containers, you can bake your pizza in your oven effortlessly. 7. Fruits and Chocolate For one of those days when you don’t feel like making anything, this is the best lunch. It is healthy, tasty, and just classy. Cut up some fruit and arrange them in your lunch box and to reward yourself, add two or three tiny pieces of chocolate to enjoy. The Allo Foodsafe series by Allo brings you food storage jars & containers made from the Goodness of Glass to keep your food safe from chemicals and contamination and present it to you fresh and hot at lunchtime.

Allo FoodSafe is India's First Glass Lunch box with Break free detachable locks. Allo Foodsafe is a microwavable Borosilicate glass,odourfree, stainfree, scratch resistant and airtight glass lunch box with stylish bag. It uses the Goodness of glass to make your meal healthier. Glass tiffin is a healthy alternative.

Sitting in somewhat forced isolation is difficult even for introverts, and it is only during quarantine that the world is beginning to realize this. People are fighting two battles - Coronavirus and boredom! While working from home, many are concerned that they may come out of the Lockdown looking like the inflated humans of Wall-E, while others are sinking deeper into gloom and despair with each passing day. Not anymore! We have brought you some easy-peasy methods to strengthen both your physical and mental health in these tough times. Just follow these tips to convert the isolation period into that phase of self-care and learning that your mind and body had been craving for long! 1. Stick To The Right Sleep Cycle Maintaining a healthy sleep cycle is just as essential for our bodies as getting the right amount of sleep. However, many people have ended up changing their sleep cycles drastically, and they’re blaming either the Lockdown or their WFH schedule for it! In various households, Netflix and social networking keep youngsters awake in the wee hours of the night, who then end up sleeping through the morning (even afternoon). According to sleep researchers, such patterns can negatively impact psychological health, disrupt emotional well-being, and cause chronic diseases like diabetes and obesity. So, do yourself a favor - put down the phone and get back to your “Early to bed, early to rise” sleep schedule. 2. Start The Day With Some Citrus Goodness! Don’t worry, you’ll survive without checking your notifications first thing in the morning. Get to the kitchen, take a clean glass, fill it with lukewarm water, squeeze a few drops of lemon in it, and start sipping! Trust us, your tummy will start loving you back if you stick to this regime every day even after coming out of isolation! 3. Eat A Good Breakfast Whether you’re in a hurry to get to work in another corner of the city or just freshening up to work from home from another corner of the house, you should start your day with a filling breakfast. And while you’re at it, add nutritious and immune-boosting ingredients like yogurt, oatmeal, chia seeds, berries, nuts, and green tea to your regular breakfast menu. Maintaining good breakfast habits (like not skipping one entirely!) will go a long way in helping you have a healthy body, mind, and mood. 4. Work On Your Body From “too much work” to “no time”, you had been giving yourself endless excuses for not sticking to a workout regime. What’s your excuse now? You can’t keep putting it off on the next Monday anymore. If you had been thinking of getting fitter, now is the right time. You can watch a video to learn a few effective Yoga postures, sign up for an online fitness class, follow a basic aerobic routine that you had learned in school, or play your favorite tunes and dance! A daily 30-minute workout will not just get you in shape, but also help reduce stress and improve focus. 5. Pampering Your Skin Is Just As Important! Your skin is constantly away from the harsh sun rays and urban pollution during this period. But while that is true, it won’t hurt to give it just a little more attention. After all, you won’t get a better time than this to work on yourself! Ask your mom, dad, or partner to give you a hair massage (don’t forget to return the favour!), moisturize your skin time and again (we know what those hand sanitizers and soaps must be doing to you!), and make natural face packs using ingredients available at home like lemon, yogurt, and turmeric. Come out of the Lockdown with glowing skin and silky hair rather than looking like a zombie. 6. Dig Into A Good Book Watching the news all day long or sitting before the laptop for hours on end will do more bad than good. Once you’ve had your fill of the updates via major news channels, turn off the television and move on to traditional sources of knowledge that will actually enrich your mind - reading! Just pick a book of any genre you like and start reading. In fact, assemble a pile of books bigger than the number of episodes in your favorite Netflix series! You never know, you may end up finding that the companion you needed to get you through these tough times lay hidden in those bookshelves all this while! 7. Learn To Cook Up New Recipes You finally have the time to try and make all those recipes you had been bookmarking on YouTube. Who knows, you may come out of Quarantine as the next Master Chef (well, almost)! But don’t have to do it all by yourself, especially since most of you’re working from home. Divide the tasks and let your kids and partner to take up charge of the kitchen. Just find the easiest recipes to begin with and get them working! From Dalgona coffee to Mac and Cheese, there’s so much you and your family can cook up together. Cooking is anyway a great way for your family to spend time together and learn to take care of themselves. And just imagine how proud you’re going to be when your son and/or daughter serves you perfectly round rotis (Nirupa Roy background music in 3..2..1..)! 8. Say Goodbye To Bad Habits This period of isolation and limited access to the market is nothing short of a blessing for those who have been trying to quit a bad habit like smoking and caffeine. According to experts, life-altering experiences like prolonged quarantine phases can actually help people replace bad habits with good ones. The lack of access to such harmful commodities like smoking, tobacco, and coffee is exactly the kind of push you or your family members need to get away from such habits. 9. Avoid Sitting On Soft Furniture For Long You’re taking a break from the day’s chores and you land on a plush sofa. You’re watching television and you make yourself comfortable on the cozy bed. You’re tucked in your soft blankets and typing away on your laptop. Sounds familiar? Slouching may not do you any harm if you’re just doing it on the weekends, but it will start to damage your body posture and cause back pain in the long run if you do it in an extended period such as quarantine. Spread a bedsheet in the verandah to sit and look at the world outside while you’re working or taking a break. Or you can choose to sit on a chair instead of the bed when you’re watching the television. Small acts like these can go a long way in helping you ease the strain on your body, especially if you often complain of neck and back pain. 10. Breathe In. Breathe Out. They say an “empty mind is the devil's workshop”. And if you add to it the fear of the virus and that toxic news content, one can only imagine how depressed a soul can get. No matter how many chores you have or how much office work you’ve yet to complete, it’s essential to keep an hour aside for some me-time in the day wherein you can shut everything out and just focus on yourself. Sit near a window or in the verandah (if you have a garden, that would be the best!) and practice deep breathing for at least 30 minutes. All you have to do is breathe in, hold, and breathe out on repeat mode. In the remaining half an hour you can engage in small productive tasks like gardening (or potting plants if you’re indoors), solving puzzles, painting and sketching, sewing, decorating your house, or reading. Retail therapy has always known to work wonders instantly. And in this case, you will not be buying something that is just pretty, shiny and nice to look at. You will be making a healthier change in your lifestyle. You will be bringing the Goodness of Glass into your kitchen. For over 5500 years, our ancestors have trusted glass as the healthiest and safest material for food storage. Now Allo brings you the perfect glass kitchen products that are healthy, safe, stylish and classy. The new Allo Foodsafe range provides you with microwavable glass containers and airtight glass lunch box that will make the perfect shopping option for you. You can get a variety of glass containers and kitchenware and even glass lunch box with bag! So visit www.alloinnoware.com to check out the latest products and get yourself healthier food storage options. Don’t worry people. We’ll get through this together! Stay strong, stay home, and stay safe :)

The Coronavirus outbreak has left people in a gazillion doubts pertaining to health and sanity, one of the most common ones being whether the virus can be transmitted via anything other than air, like food! “Can we catch COVID-19 by eating fresh fruits and vegetables?” is what you’ll often hear people asking health experts. The answer is simple - if you aren’t taking precautions conveyed time and again by health workers and WHO, there are chances you may catch a virus even from farm produce! The CDC, FDA, as well as WHO still say that fruits and vegetables cannot possibly be the routes of transmission of Coronavirus. But even though the food item you’re buying would not have the virus inside it, it is highly likely that its surface bears the virus via an infected person’s cough, sneeze, or touch, where it can survive for about 4 to 10 hours. However, that is still no reason to panic! It’s very easy to rid your veggies of Coronavirus by taking necessary precautions before and after touching it. Here are some simple steps you must follow:

Plastic has become such a common part of our life that we barely notice its presence anymore. It’s everywhere around us. Every one of us has owned or still owns a lunch box that is made out of plastic. We hear about plastic being so bad for us as well as the planet and how it should be used as less as possible. We believe in it and even try to do our part by avoiding plastic and choosing more eco-friendly options. But one thing that we never even realize or stop to consider the fact that it is the same plastic that we store our food every day and then hours later eat that food without a second thought. It has been our daily routine since forever, and we follow it mindlessly. Every time we have a little leftover food, our first instinct is to put it in a plastic box with the lid on and shove it inside the fridge for hours altogether until we decide to heat it and eat it the next day. But the thing is that the plastic in our lunch boxes much like any other plastic can be very harmful to us. The plastic food storage jars and containers affect our food in extreme yet unperceivable ways. But first things first. Why is plastic considered harmful? We all have heard it since early school years that plastic is non-biodegradable and thus very bad for the environment. As far as our health is concerned, it goes much deeper than that. There are different qualities available in the case of plastic. And based on this quality level you can determine their safety. But the fact of the matter is that plastic releases chemicals such as BPA (bisphenol A) and PVC (polyvinyl chloride). When you store your food in plastic containers naturally these chemicals are released into your food. When you later eat that food, these chemicals enter your body and cause serious damage to it including altering your hormone levels dangerously. These things happen with your body on a daily basis. Every day that you eat your food out of a plastic lunch box or a plastic storage container, your body is exposed to these chemicals and their harmful effects. But it happens at such a slow rate and in such a subtle manner that we are unable to notice any major difference and thus remain blissfully ignorant. Today there are many plastic containers available who claim to be microwave safe. They are cheap and get your work done so obviously we choose them. But the truth is that no matter how safe a plastic container claims to be it is going to pose a threat to your health. Your food and your health can never be completely safe as long as you are using a plastic container. We have such a busy life and hectic schedule that we do not have time to consider these things. As long as a health issue does not cripple us, we are okay with it. The only time we stop to make a change is when we receive a huge medical bill. But what if there was a way to avoid these harmful consequences altogether? What if we told you that by making one small change in your kitchen you can get a healthier life and never have to worry about these issues? Allo brings this solution to you. Allo produces healthy kitchenware for India using the Goodness of glass. Allo’s first product, Allo Foodsafe introduces India’s first-ever glass lunchbox. This lunchbox is made of 100% borosilicate glass and is your key to unlocking healthier chemical-free food and life. We all know that glass containers with lids have always been a very popular choice for safe storage of perishable food items. But the fragility of the material has always stopped us from using a glass tiffin box. Now Allo brings you a range of glass containers for kitchen storage as well as an airtight glass lunch box. This will be the perfect addition to your kitchen. Allo’s products are odor-free, stain-free, scratch-resistant, and microwavable glass containers. With Allo Foodsafe you get a glass lunch box with bag that will act as the perfect lunch box for you, keeping your food free from chemicals and your body free from any harmful effects of plastic.

By now we all must have heard of the presence of plastic in our food and how it is so bad for our health as well as our environment. But in reality how many of us actually take it seriously and make some effort to change it. The answer might even surprise you. The facts state that humans have produced over 8 billion tons of plastic since the 1950s and less than 10 percent of that quantity has been recycled. And since that time, this plastic has broken down into tiny microparticles and has contaminated the water bodies, our environment, and even our food. This plastic is all around us, literally as well as figuratively. Did you know that you breathe in tens of thousands of these plastic microfibres every year? And that is not just all. The scariest part is that you ingest these particles on a daily basis. You may find it hard to believe but it does happen. A recent study conducted in Australia found that on average, people consume about 5 grams of plastic every week. This amount is roughly equivalent to that of a credit card. But where does this plastic come from? This might surprise you but the majority of this plastic you eat every day comes from your lunchbox itself. We wrap our food and place it inside our lunchboxes to protect it from outside contamination. But in reality, the lunchbox and wrappings itself contaminate it. Even when we buy food from outside, it is always wrapped in plastic. This plastic reacts with your food and leaks chemicals like phthalates and bisphenol A into the food. These chemicals are extremely harmful to the body. They can interfere with the hormones and result in a number of health issues, most of which are chronic and very hard to cure. Another chemical called styrene is also sometimes found in food. This chemical is released into the food mainly from the plastic wrappings. It can cause nervous system problems, hearing loss, and even cancer. This is inevitable. No matter how much you take care of your plastic lunch box or storage container, it is going to release chemicals and microplastics into your food and make it unhealthy and unsafe for you. The most popular tips given by experts to avoid this situation is to avoid the use of plastics as much as possible. Many of us will find it hard to follow and understandably so because plastic has become such an important and practical part of our life. It is all around us and is one of the most convenient and commonly used materials in day to day life. But what if we tell you there was a way through which you can replace your plastic kitchenware without any inconvenience and move to a healthier and safer option? It is possible now. You can get rid of plastic and move on to a healthier option. The glass containers for kitchen storage and glass containers with lids are the perfect option for you. Glass has been a trusted leading material of the food packing and storage industry for a very long time. It is known to be inert and non-reactive with food and thus the perfect option to keep your food safe and healthy. If you store your food in a glass tiffin box then you will find your food fresh like you just cooked it even after hours. An airtight glass lunch box will preserve the flavor and freshness of your food, unlike plastics which react with it and contaminate it with harmful chemicals. You can now even get food storage jars & containers that are microwavable glass containers. Allo uses over 20 years of experience in manufacturing kitchenware to bring you the best glass kitchenware to make your kitchen safer and your lifestyle healthier. Allo Foodsafe is India’s first glass lunch box with break free locks. It is made of 100 percent borosilicate glass and is as perfect as a lunchbox can be. It is a range of stain-free, odor-free, scratch-resistant, easy to wash lunch boxes. Allo uses the Goodness of Glass to bring you better health. You can browse the products and see for yourself the exceptional quality and features and find your perfect glass kitchenware at www.alloinnoware.com.

When we think of a tiffin box, most of us see the same image in our mind – a bright shiny plastic box with your lunch in it. That is the lunch box most of us had our entire childhood and probably still do. It has become a norm of the day and nobody wonders about it anymore. They have become one of the most commonly used things in our kitchen. Whatever the situation may be, to simply pack lunch or to store your leftovers, plastic lunch boxes seem like the answer. But the fact remains that those plastic tiffin boxes are extremely harmful to us, and it is high time we stop using them. Here are five reasons why you should stop using those plastic tiffin boxes right away. They are toxic All of us know this fact to some extent but simply choose to ignore it. But the truth remains that plastic is dangerous. Your plastic lunch boxes release toxic chemicals like BPA, PVS, and phthalates into the food stored in them. Those chemicals when ingested cause us to have serious health issues like cancer, blood pressure, hormonal issues, or even a heart attack. Safe plastic lunch boxes are a myth. No plastic no matter how safe it claims to be is harmful to your health and releases these chemicals. Not eco-friendly This is also something that we have always known. Plastic is non-biodegradable and very bad for the environment. We all hear about saying no to plastic and recycling. It is high time we start implementing that. It can be with a very small and simple step by getting rid of our plastic lunch boxes. We can switch to better options and do our little part in saving the environment. They cause obesity There is so much plastic around us that it is now literally in everything around us. Almost all the food we eat has some amount of plastic in it. It enters our bodies every day. And many studies say that it can lead to major health problems like obesity. This has a lot of side effects and invites even more health problems which start a slowly intensifying chain reaction until your health starts to spiral down completely. Do not keep your lunch fresh How many times have you opened your plastic lunch box at lunchtime and found something fresh and hot and tasty to eat it? Never. Because that is what your plastic lunch box does to your food. It releases chemical compounds into it, which takes the deliciousness out of it as well as its freshness. Consequently, it also takes all the fun out of a lunchtime. A better option is available Plastic may highly toxic and not serve any good purpose but it was all there was if you needed a stylish and cool lunch box. So it was all you could use. But now there is a new option available - a glass lunchbox. A glass tiffin box keeps your food safe and free from chemicals. It does not react with your food or let any outside component react with it. As a result, your food is fresh and hot until lunchtime when you use an airtight glass lunch box. There are also microwavable glass containers available where you can reheat your leftovers in the microwave without much hassle. You can bake your favorite food in the oven and even store your food in the freezer. By using glass containers with lids and glass containers for kitchen storage instead of the usual food storage jars & containers you will make a considerable improvement in your lifestyle and health. With a glass lunch box with bag you can take your lunch with you even while traveling and be sure that it will be safe. Allo brings to your glass kitchenware designed with over 20 years of experience. The Allo Foodsafe range has lunch boxes and storage containers made from the Goodness of Glass that will make your health and kitchen so much better. It is the perfect time and reason to ditch those plastic lunch boxes and kitchenware for good.

We spend a considerable amount of time in our kitchen. It is necessary and mostly unavoidable. But sometimes, cooking in the kitchen can get a little boring and tedious. That is where hacks come in. kitchen hacks can make your life so much easier. They are little tricks that will help you get by in your kitchen in a much easier and fun way. These little creative techniques are something that everyone should know. They can sometimes even help you in emergencies. So here are a few hacks that you must know and use in your kitchen every chance you get! Keeping cookies soft It is very normal for cookies and other baked goods to lose their softness after a while. You can store your baked goods for so long, but the softness will start to fade. To solve this, you can add a piece of white bread with the cookies in your airtight glass storage container, and they will stay soft and fresh for a very long time. Freeze your sauces This hack is perfect for preserving homemade sauces. You can just put your sauce in the ice tray and put it in the freezer. Your sauce will be frozen into little cubes, and when you want to use it next time, you can just thaw it for two minutes, and your sauce will be all ready to use. You can also use glass containers with lids to store them in the freezer. This way, you can later microwave your sauce conveniently too since these glass containers for kitchen storage are both microwave and freezer safe. Glass containers These are a big improvement in the food storage jars & containers department of your kitchen. They are multipurpose and really good for you. They are food-safe, so don’t release any chemicals into your food like plastic containers. These are microwavable glass containers so you can use them to heat food. You can also buy yourself some glass lunchbox or glass tiffin box and use it to pack lunch. These will keep your lunch hot and fresh and prevent any leakages. A glass lunch box with bag will be the perfect travel lunch box too. Cut through butter easily If you have forgotten to take the butter out before cooking, then this is the perfect hack to cut through hard butter. You can heat your knife over the flame for a few seconds, and it will cut and slide through hard frozen butter just as easily. It will save you time and effort. If you want to soften your butter in this case, then you can cut it into small cubes and let it sit for a few minutes. These smaller cubes will soften much faster than the big slab. Save mixing bowls from slipping One of the most common problems encountered while using a mixing bowl is that it keeps slipping. It can be very irritating. You can solve it very easily with a little trick. Place a dishtowel under the bowl while mixing, and it would not slip at all, and you can mix your batter or food much easier and a lot quicker too. Chill your drinks fast Want chilled drinks but don’t have enough time? Here is just the perfect solution for you. Get a pitcher of ice water and sprinkle a handful of salt in it and immerse your drinks in it. Your drinks will be chilled in just twenty minutes. This hack will always come in handy, whether it is just a simple movie night or a last-minute party. Keep your ice cream cool We all love ice cream. But it is hardly ever a companion on road trips or picnics. This is because ice cream always melts so fast. But we have a hack. You wrap your ice cream pint in bubble wrap. Bubble wrap is a great insulator, so that it will keep your ice cream cold for hours. Or you can also use an airtight glass lunch box or glass lunch box with bag here. It will keep your ice cream just as cold. The Allo Foodsafe series by Allo uses the Goodness of Glass to make the perfect glass lunch boxes and glass storage containers for your kitchen. They are so convenient and efficient to use it will be just the perfect addition to your kitchen.

One of the best things about Diwali, we can all agree, is the gifts! Not just the actual gifts we get, but also the excitement of planning them, picking them out, and then seeing the look on your loved ones’ faces when they receive it. That joy is incomparable. So this Diwali, why not take it a step further and make your own Diwali gifts rather than just shopping for it last minute? With everything that has happened this year, your friends and family and special ones certainly deserve that bit of surprise and affection. So here we have a list of Diwali gifts that you can make all by yourself. We have them in different levels of difficulties, too, and you can pick one that suits your schedule and skills best! 1. Paper Cube String Lights Decorations are a must on Diwali. So why not gift some lovely decorations? They are easy and fun to make and use as well. The house just looks so much prettier during Diwali because of the decorations. These paper cube string lights will not only make Diwali so much nicer, but they can be used post-Diwali as well. You can hang them in your room for soft aesthetic lights or decorations. All you need for this is: some craft paper string lights some glue The number of craft papers depends on how many lights are there, and the size is up to you. You can pick out a single color of craft paper or mix and match and create patterns. Take the craft paper and fold it into a cube. It is pretty easy, and you can find many tutorials on how to do it. Insert them on the lights one by one, and you are done! You can also glue the cubes to the base of the lights for a firmer hold if you want. All that is left now is to wrap them up neatly and present them. 2. Pistachio Shell Candleholder A significant part of the Diwali tradition is the unwanted gift cycle, you get back what you give out, and you just don’t know how to get rid of it. The classic example of this, of course, is soan papdi. So this time, just make your unwanted gifts too pretty and cool to be regifted. Try this candleholder. It is made of waste items but is definitely a delight for sore eyes. This is one of the more advanced DIYs and is for the more artsy folk out there. We definitely encourage you to try it. But remember to be patient with yourself. The materials required for this are: · Pistachio shells, of course, as the name suggests · Hot glue gun · Acrylic paint · Cardboard pieces or used CD · Candles, if you wish to make the whole set We suggest if you get this idea a long time before the D-Day, then start stocking up on those pistachio shells right away as you munch on them. So now, the first thing we do is make a base. That will be your CD. If you are using cardboard instead, then cut it in the shape of a CD. You can make it smaller if you want to. It all depends on the size of the candle it will hold. Now take the candle you want to place in it and use it to draw a circle on your cardboard or CD base. Prep your pistachio shells; that is, remove any broken or cracked ones. Remove their peels. Then once they are done, use your glue gun and put some glue on the inner circle of the base. Align your pistachio shells on it nicely. Do it quickly before the glue hardens and make sure they have support enough, to align perfectly and look nice. Keep repeating this process and add more and more pistachio layers till you reach the outer edge of the base. Once it is done, add some more glue on the outer rim to make sure it stays. Then you can paint them once it is dry. Use a thin brush to reach the tricky areas and gaps. And you are done! 3. Glass lunch box with sweets A glass lunch box or glass tiffin box will form the perfect gift too. You can gift a whole set of glass containers with lids and glass containers for kitchen storage as well. Either way, it will be a very useful and valuable gift. This is a gift for when you do not have the patience and wish to be done with it quickly. Instead of gifting just the lunch box, what you can do is, fill it with the Diwali sweets. If you are going for just one lunch box then fill with different types of chocolates or one type of sweet. If you are gifting a whole set of glass food storage jars & containers, then fill each container with a different type of treat. These are airtight glass containers, so you can be sure that your treats will be unaffected. Get a glass lunch box with bag, and even your home-cooked food will stay fresh till you gift. You can wrap it up or even put a ribbon on it. 4. Chai Masala Soon after Diwali, winter approaches in full force. And there is nothing better to complement winter mornings than spiced tea. We know the classic tea uses just chai ki patti. But this chai masala will be a blend of all the spices that will make your chai just so much better. The spices you will need to make this are – · 2 tbsp ground cinnamon · 1 ½ tbsp ground cardamom · 1 tbsp ginger powder · 1 ½ tsp ground nutmeg · 1 ½ tsp ground cloves · 1 tsp ground pepper Prep these ingredients in the exact quantity, put them in a mixing bowl, and whisk into a smooth mixture. Transfer this mixture into a glass jar or storage container. You can wrap or just tie a ribbon on the neck of the bottle and gift it. Allo brings to you Allo Foodsafe series made with the Goodness of Glass. It has glassware that will serve as the perfect Diwali gift.