Indian delicious food in Canberra

I lived for 2 years in Canberra and while living there I tried a few Indian restaurants.  My favorite: Bollywood Masala in Dickson! 

We go back to "The Berra" a few times a year, visiting family and friends, and I always try to meet friends for lunch or dinner. This Christmas holiday wasn't an exception so I went back to Bollywood Masala! 

My selection of food this time was simple but awesome and substantial: Aloo Naan bread (stuffed with potato), Kadai Murg (Chicken),  Special Saffron Rice, and Mango Lasi. It was all great, the place is well decorated so it would be a nice choice for an special occasion, and prices are fine.

The restaurant is conveniently located near Dickson Shops & Canberra's Chinatown, which is surrounded by a few bars where you could have a couple of drinks afterwards. 

Bollywood Masala Restaurant - Bar - Tandoor:10 out of 10 !

Awesome cooking at home

Recently, talking to someone that l know, he quoted the following words that inspired me: "Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mistery, but today is here and now".

Life changes everyday and I just decided (realised) that I need to save more money if I really want to keep enjoying  a confortable way of living for as long as possible. That doesn't mean that I won't allow myself any gift, pleasures or nights out, but I definitely need to change some habits.  One of my favorites: eating out,  trying new restaurants or types of food.

In my efforts for trying to make the most of my money, I'm cooking more and more different recipes from all around the world at home, from the easiest ones to some pretty difficult recipes. And I am having so much fun! I've never been a big fan of cooking but inviting friends over, taking it as a relaxing therapy, and having some wine while cooking it's been great!

My latest home-cooked meal was delicious, easier that I thought it was going to be, and I impressed everyone with it (even myself): Chicken and chorizo paella by Curtis Stone. This is the recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaToWbSaJcU&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Saving money doesn't have to be a nightmare. Have fun cooking by yourself or with friends, and enjoy life!

Ricky Martin!

Last month I went with 2 of my friends to Ricky Martin's concert and OMG... we had an amazing time delighted by this hot and charismatic artist from Puerto Rico.

I have never been a huge fan of Ricky Martin but, after watching the last season of The Voice Australia when his concert was announced, my friends invited me to come and have a girls night out. The first thing I noticed was the concert's audience: women... but he is just like a goof wine that gets better with time ;)

The show was very entertaining, Ricky made everyone dance,  sing and smile, and I can even say that it has been one of the best concerts I've been to. And when the concert finished there was a dj playing cool party music at the exit of yhe venue so a lot of people stayed a bit longer dancing and having a bit of extra fun.

Friends + good music: always a winner!