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How to Encourage Your Child to Try New Food?
It is very natural that most of the children dislike a new food especially when it is first introduced. They love to be independent and like to eat familiar foods. Although they feel comfortable and safe with the usual menus, parents need to focus on nutrition also. Many new parents get confused about how to get their picky children to try new foods. Are you looking for ways to diversify the food-taste of your kid? If yes, continue reading to explore some awesome ways to inspire your kid to test new food.
Tips & tricks to cheer your kid to try a new food
Start new food at an early stage
It generally happens that children accept new foods at an early stage of life. So, introduce new food to your children when they are young. It would be more difficult to adopt new foods beyond youngsters.
Introduce new foods with old favorites
New food will be less scary to children if they see a favorite on their plate. For babies, you can add breastmilk or formula to diced foods. In the case of older children, it would be good to pair a new vegetable with a sauce they already like.
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Let them see you enjoy the food ( Role Modeling)
Children are always imitative. They like to try a new food if they see an adult ( parents, siblings, or grandparents) eating the same food. So, before serving a new kind of food to your kid, eat the food in front of them. And, pretend that you are enjoying the food very much.
Gut Instinct Feelings: How to Recognize? When to Trust?
People are often quick to listen to their heart when it comes to making decisions. There are times, however, where the mind is necessary in order to make a thoughtful decision. When it comes to gut instinct, understanding the difference between a “good” and a “bad” feeling is imperative in deciding whether or not to trust it. This article will talk about what gut feeling means, how it can affect your day-to-day life and how you can deal with them in a healthy way.
What are gut feelings?
Gut feelings are commonly referred to as intuition or instincts. According to psychologists, intuition is an unconscious process that involves taking in and processing information from your senses and translating them into a message that isn't detected by the conscious mind. Essentially, our gut instincts are made up of the messages sent by our system of thought and body harmonies, but the messages we detect flow through our conscious thoughts. When you feel something is wrong with you, there are probably several different issues affecting your body that mixed together create this feeling.
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Gut feelings are the first thought we get when we think about something or someone else. We may not know what it is yet, but we are compelled to know more about them because of that initial reaction. It is a feeling, and you cannot really argue with it. Gut feeling is something that tells you what to do next. It is a gut feeling that tells you what is wrong or right with someone. They are reactions you have when you meet someone for the first time or when you think about them for the first time.
Where do gut feelings come from?
Psychologists have studied the phenomenon of gut feelings, also known as intuition, for decades now. It is believed that intuition develops with age and maturity because adults are more likely to put more thought into their decisions than children.
Our gut feeling system is closely tied to our sense of self. It is part of our personality and can affect how we act in certain situations. The gut feels impulses from the brain that are sometimes wrong but not always so. It reacts to external factors such as other people's behaviors, weather, or social interaction. It also reacts to our psychological state and personal goals. These reactions are unique to each individual and cannot be seen by others. Our gut feelings become stronger at periods of stress, physical discomfort, or when we are emotionally upset. These feelings of uneasiness influence our behavior in a way that can allow us to control things such as eating habits, exercise, or social interaction patterns.
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Must-Try Food Items in Cox’s Bazar
Cox’s Bazar is undoubtedly one of the top vacation places in Bangladesh. The spellbinding scenic beauty of the crushing waves in this magnificent beach appeals to many travelers every year. Thousands of tourists flock to the coastal region year-round making it a central tourist hub in its own right. But as the saying goes – Cox’s Bazar isn’t just for the eyes but for its feasts too. There are a few delectable and must-try local cuisines exclusive to the coastal region. Here’s a checklist for what foods to try in Cox’s Bazar during your next trip down there.
Must-Try Food Items in Cox’s Bazar
Cox’s Bazar is a coastal city. Needless to say, it is heavy on seafood. Most of the items in this list will focus on different seafood items. Fresh and abundant seafood has shaped the food culture of this region in a unique way. And that is as much an attraction as the seemingly endless beaches.
Spicy Crab
Want to try fresh crabs? Downtown Cox’s Bazar should be the go-to location. Virtually every eatery here has a crab dish. Try the spicy crab item as it's more authentic to the Bengali taste. In this dish, whole crabs are covered in spice mixes and are either slow-cooked or grilled to perfection. Depending on the restaurant the name should be different. But a quick look at the pictures in the menu should point it out. Be sure to check out Salt Bistro and Café for some authentic spicy crab.
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Loitta Fry
The Bombay duck isn’t actually a duck. Rather it’s the genealogical English name for a very popular local fish, the Loitta. Its soft and meaty texture has made this sea fish a cult dish in Cox’s Bazar. And the city’s Poushi Restaurant has made it a staple try for any tourist coming here. Cubed Loitta fish is marinated in a mix of local spices and fried with onion. This simple is guaranteed to leave a lingering taste for a long time.
Healthy Salad Ideas with Recipes to Try at Home
Looking for Healthy delicious Salad recipes to celebrate nutritious seasonal produce!! We are here with some amazing salad recipes. These recipes will give you tons of inspiration to brighten up your dining table with a colorful mix of root veggies and jovial greens salad recipes that have huge health benefits. Eating salad is good for the eyes. It helps you sleep well, is good for digestion, boosts the immune system, adds fiber to the body, sheds the extra pounds. Let's check out some easy Salad recipes to try at home.
Green Based Salad
Tasty & Healthy Broccoli Salad
If you think about leafy greens salad, go for the Broccoli salad. It’s all together crispy, creamy, sweet, and savory.
INGREDIENTS
1 broccoli, 1/3 cup diced red onion, 1/2 cup dried cranberries, 8 slices bacon, 1/2 cup sunflower seeds, 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
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Cosmos-Atelier 71 hosts Artist Residency Programme
Fostering the studio-based artistic practices for painters in Bangladesh with a prime focus on popularising the medium of Printmaking, Cosmos-Atelier 71 has been patronizing up-and-coming and talented artists through its exclusive ‘Artist Residency Programme’ for more than a decade.
Generally held twice on a calendar year, the ‘Artist Residency Programme’ returned at the Cosmos-Atelier 71 at the Cosmos Centre, Malibagh, in the capital which has been running from September till December this year, after being put on hold for a while due to the ongoing global pandemic of COVID-19.
Four talented and young painters and visual artists in the country - Iqbal Bahar Chy, Farzana Rahman Bobby, Kamruzzoha, and Abu Kalam Shamsuddin, Assistant Professor, Drawing and Painting Discipline at Khulna University, participated in this year’s residency programme. Etching Aquatint, Wood Intaglio, Drypoint, Collagraph - these are the four mediums they utilized during the tenure of this programme, based on their respective themes.
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“Envisioned by late eminent Bangladeshi artist Kalidas Karmakar who is revered as the guardian angel for the Cosmos-Atelier71 as its founding member and lifelong adviser, the residency programme provides the optimum blend of peace and absolutely astounding surroundings for the painters with all the modern types of equipment and amenities for Printmaking. Inside our serene and welcoming environment, painters work intensively and independently in the atelier, and that was the motto behind the residency programme which we are glad to host this year after its hiatus due to the global pandemic of Covid-19,” Sourav Chowdhury, Executive Artistic Manager at Gallery Cosmos and Cosmos Atelier71, described the initiative to UNB.
Solo Female Travel: Top 10 Safest Countries for Women for Traveling Alone
With the advancement of civilization, women are also showing enthusiasm in solo traveling. The number of solo female travelers has risen exponentially in recent years. However, due to the pandemic the female wanderlusts are confined in their homes for the last two years. As many countries are reopening tourism after the pandemic, many solo female travelers are planning their trips. If you are planning a post-pandemic trip, where should you go? Let's check out some safe destinations for solo female trips.
Most Safest Female Solo Travel Destinations around the World
We have collected the top 10 safest countries for women to travel alone. It is not a list of the most luxurious places to visit, but it will give you some peace of mind as you embark on your adventure. Consider these destinations as places to visit and as safe as any other country in the world. We have picked the countries based on the Women Danger Index by World Population Review as well as the countries that offer quarantine free movement for international tourists in this pandemic.
Spain
According to World Population Review’s Women Danger Index, Spain is the safest country for solo female travelers with 212.04, while the highest score is 771.82 in South Africa. In Spain, being alone can give a female traveler many opportunities to explore and learn about different cultures and have great doors open because no one is curious about whether or not your boyfriend will be joining the trip.
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Spain is a country that welcomes tourists with its vibrant culture, romantic architecture, and impeccable Mediterranean cuisine. Explore the highlights of a Spanish vacation, from museums and historic sites to music and wine festivals, here. Further, you may also enjoy the Spanish cuisine as it is as varied as its culture.
Singapore
Next comes Singapore, with a 245.26 score. Singapore is a great place for traveling alone, and it is also the safest country in Asia when it comes to women’s freedom of movement. Nevertheless, the crime rate in Singapore is quite low, and the public transport system is reliable and safe.
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New Year’s Eve Dinner Menu Ideas to Try at Home
Happy New Year!!! Are you feeling baffled about the most New Year Eve Dinner Menu Ideas? We are here with some amazing Ideas for planning dinner that will cherish both your family members and the guests.
7 Yummy Dinner Menu Ideas to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2022
Seafood-Stuffed Salmon Fillets
You would love this fillet Salmon loaded with flavor from crab, cream cheese, and savory herbs.
Ingredients
1-½ cups cooked long-grain rice, 1 package of crab meat, 2 tablespoons cream cheese, 2 tablespoons melted butter, 2 minced garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon each dried basil, marjoram, oregano, theme, and rosemary, crushed, ½ teaspoon crushed celery seed, 10-12 salmon fillets, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons dill weed, 1-½ teaspoons salt.
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Bangla Academy confers eminent personalities with Awards, Honorary Fellowship for 2021
Bangla Academy has awarded seven prominent individuals for contributions in the literary and cultural fields and honorary fellowships to seven eminent personalities on Friday.
The academy handed over the awards and fellowships at its 44th annual general meeting organized at the 'Nazrul Mancha' on the premises of Bangla Academy on Friday noon.
Poet, writer and organizer Dr Tasikul Islam Raja received the S’adat Ali Akhand Sahitya Puraskar 2021, Ornithologist Enam Ul Haque received Meher Kabir Bigyansahitya Puraskar 2021, Saumitra Chakravarty won the Halima-Sarfuddin Bigyan Lekhak Puraskar 2021, Ferdousi Mazumder received the maiden edition of the Adhyapak Momtazuddin Ahmed Natyajan Puraskar 2021.
Besides, Sirajul Islam won the Sahityik Mohammed Barkatullah Prabandhasahitya Puraskar 2021, renowned Bangladeshi rhymester Sukumar Barua won the Mazharul Islam Kabita Puraskar 2021 and Dr Atiur Rahman, former Governor of the Bangladesh Bank, received the Rabindra Puraskar 2021 at the event.
Bangla Academy president Ramendu Majumder and Director General Poet Nurul Huda handed over crests, certificates of honour and cheques to the awardees.
Moreover, seven people were awarded Bangla Academy Honorary Fellowship-2021 at the event. Recipients of the Fellowship are - former Agriculture Minister Begum Matia Chowdhury, Poet Azizur Rahman Aziz, Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP) Founder Valerie A Taylor, Ekushey Padak winner Bangladeshi flutist Ustad Azizul Islam, Music Director and Composer Professor Sheikh Saadi Khan, Freedom Fighter and Dramatist M Hamid, and Cultural Personality Golam Quddus.
Bangla Academy honours influential personalities with these special awards and fellowships every year, in recognition of creative genius in advancement and overall contribution to the field of Bengali society and culture.
Elegant Resorts near Dhaka to Celebrate Christmas Vacation with Family and Friends
Christmas is a time of year when people all over the world celebrate with family and friends, spreading cheer and goodwill. For those staying in Dhaka for this holiday season, there are many luxurious resorts that offer a perfect setting to enjoy the festivities! This article will discuss some beautiful resorts near Dhaka where you can stay during Christmas. Be sure to read on if you want to know more about their features as well as what they have to offer for Christmas celebrations!
Popular Resorts near Dhaka to Spend Your Christmas Vacation
Christmas is a time for celebration, and what better way to celebrate than at an elegant resort near Dhaka. The following list has ample options so that everyone can find something they like!
Sarah Resort
The Sarah Resort is a unique getaway with modern facilities and equipment that are situated at Rajabari in Gazipur. If you want a vacation with your family and friends, then Sarah Resort is the perfect place.
Water sports, boating, kayaking, cycling, swimming pool, gym, kids' fun zone, 9D movies, etc., cycling, boating, canoeing, kayaking, kids fun zone, swimming pool, GYM, car parking, 9D movies have made this resort enjoyable stay for everyone. Moreover, you will also find the most luxurious cottages or villas for you to enjoy your holiday here.
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They have five different options for staying overnight, including Premium Villa for BDT 12,500; Raja View Tower BDT 7,590; Water Lodge BDT 10,500; Ancient Mud House BDT 8,000 and Presidential Villa BDT 60,000. However, Sarah Resort doesn't have any special offer for Christmas, but you will surely enjoy the vacation peacefully will all those exclusive amenities.
Bhawal Resort and Spa
The Bhawal Resort is a beautiful, quiet getaway located just outside of Dhaka. It has 61 cottages that range in style and have all the comforts one could need to enjoy their stay at this luxurious retreat! You will find open-air restaurants on location for guests who want an authentic taste; pool deck cafes where you can sip coffee alongside nature while watching natural beauty. Further, swimming pools and children's play zone will give you the ultimate comfortability.
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Where to dine out on Christmas Eve and Day in Dhaka
“Tis the season to be jolly” – as the holiday season starts across the western countries. Christmas celebration and the holiday week have been an intricate part of western culture for centuries. Gradually the holiday festivities and merriment caught up in Bangladesh as well. On that note, Christmas and New years have particularly made their way to the local celebrations. Upscale hotels across Dhaka have become a hub for these celebrations. With that said, here are the best hotels and restaurants in Dhaka to celebrate Christmas lunch or dinner.
Best Hotels and Restaurants in Dhaka to Celebrate Christmas Lunch and Dinner
Most of the restaurants that offer specialized dinner menus at Christmas are high-end ones and have limited capacities. It is suggested to book early for a table through their contact channels.
Pan Pacific Sonargaon
Pan Pacific Sonargaon has been organizing festive programs for a long time now. Their main focus always centers around Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Like every year, diners can take part in the day-long festivities and program on Christmas day. There is also a buffet option at their café Bazar on the eve and Christmas day. The price of the buffet is 4500 BDT with a buy 1 gets 1 offer on selected cards.
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The Way Dhaka
The Way Dhaka is one of the recent international chains that opened in Dhaka. Situated at the heart of the Gulshan business district, The Way offers some of the most exquisite oriental and Mediterranean dining experiences.
Their signature in-house restaurant, Top of the Way will host a Christmas dinner this year. The buffet dinner is priced at 5499 BDT with a buy 1 get 2 options. The multi-cuisine experience with a live kitchen can be a great way to enliven the Christmas merriment. Their Facebook Page has reservation details.
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Elements by InterContinental Dhaka
Elements by InterContinental Dhaka is a well known continental cuisine restaurant in Dhaka. Their range of items and ambiance makes it a perfect dining spot for couples and family outings.
Like every year, the restaurant is offering a specialized buffet for Christmas dinner at 6500 BDT. There is a buy 1 get 1 option on selected cards. Diners will have to make a reservation as the places are limited. Reservations can be made through the contacts on their Facebook Page.
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Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden
Situated in Airport Road, Radisson Blu Dhaka is part of the global international chain, the Radisson Blu hotels. This 4-star hotel takes on a scintillating look for the occasion of Christmas and new year.