Episodes
How to make a great cake even greater? Frost it! Join us as we nerd out on frosting/icing recipes, techniques and hacks to help you level up your cake game!
Published 08/05/24
'Find' out all about 'The Lost Table!' - a carefully curated home dining experience hosted by Archit & Natasha in Delhi NCR (for now). Click on the link below to join the waitlist! https://forms.gle/Tzgy4vrgLiKGcKax8
Published 07/16/24
Going back to the classics: Pizza! Four years in we take a gander of what the city has to offer and an updated recipe for a pizza at home by Archit. Keep listening and hope it makes you grab a slice too 🍕
Published 05/23/24
Cheese platters and charcuterie boards are all over our feeds (pun intended) - but they can seem like an overwhelming feat! This episode breaks down what it takes to build a basic, beautiful board at home. Tune in for tips on how to pick, plate and present your homemade charcuterie board!
Published 05/02/24
Batteries recharged and bellies bursting at the seams — we’re back! This new season of Getting Lost with Archit & Shirin, we’ll explore what it means to be a ‘grown up’ in the kitchen, eat intuitively and not obsessively, and experiment without throwing a tantrum đŸ•ș Tune in for the ride!
Published 04/18/24
We're back, and it's time for war. Tune in to judge & pick your preferred way to make Tiramisu - a classic italian dessert that lives rent free in our heads and homes. Are you one to stick to the rules or are you down to simplify? Whichever it is, we want to know!
Published 08/23/23
Easy margaritas. Fancy margaritas. Slushie margaritas. Rocky margaritas. Sugar-free margaritas? All these and more explained in today’s episode! Follow the blog on Instagram at ⁠⁠@architlost⁠⁠ and on the web at ⁠⁠lifeofsimpletreats.com⁠⁠ Producer & Editor: Natasha Ratti Kapoor Written & Conceptualised by Archit Agarwal and Shirin Rai Gupta Music: Sour Tennessee Red - John Deley and the 41 Players Cover Design: Chesta Nagar, Natasha Ratti Kapoor, and Archit Agarwal About the...
Published 04/04/23
A well-made martini is elegant, exciting and whispers "party" with every sip. In this ep, learn how to make, order and uplevel the perfect martini directly from Ishrat Kaur - brand ambassador at Bacardi and former empress of ceremonies at our favourite bar in Delhi PCO. Follow the blog on Instagram at @architlost and on the web at lifeofsimpletreats.com Producer & Editor: Natasha Ratti Kapoor Written & Conceptualised by Archit Agarwal and Shirin Rai Gupta Music: Sour Tennessee Red...
Published 03/14/23
Tired of stealing your parents’ hooch? Same. Tune in to learn the basics of starting a personal bar, making your drinks stand out, and always being ready to entertain! Follow the blog on Instagram at @architlost and on the web at lifeofsimpletreats.com Producer & Editor: Natasha Ratti Kapoor Written & Conceptualised by Archit Agarwal and Shirin Rai Gupta Music: Sour Tennessee Red - John Deley and the 41 Players Cover Design: Chesta Nagar, Natasha Ratti Kapoor, and Archit...
Published 02/28/23
We’re back after a long hiatus, and we are here to talk to you about air fryers. Healthy or not? To buy or not? We discuss it all, and we drop some recipes! Tune in for some fun facts (read: banter)!   Here are some of our go-to air fryer recipes!  Follow the blog on Instagram at @architlost and on the web at lifeofsimpletreats.com Producer & Editor: Natasha Ratti Kapoor Written & Conceptualised by Archit Agarwal and Shirin Rai Gupta Music: Sour Tennessee Red - John Deley and the...
Published 12/03/22
Chai, samosa and the rain make the Holy Trinity, but we’re here to stir things up this monsoon! From twists on OG snacks to the perfect masala blend for your tea, we have lots in store for you. Tune in for the best rainy day hacks! Follow the blog on Instagram at @architlost and on the web at lifeofsimpletreats.com Producer & Editor: Natasha Ratti Kapoor Written & Conceptualised by Archit Agarwal and Shirin Rai Gupta Music: Sour Tennessee Red - John Deley and the 41 Players Cover...
Published 08/10/22
Move over, store-bought condiments. We make our own sauces, dips and potions here. Tune in to learn how to elevate your Dip Game and make entertaining as easy as finishing a family-size bag of your favourite chips in one sitting! Follow the blog on Instagram at @architlost and on the web at lifeofsimpletreats.com Producer & Editor: Natasha Ratti Kapoor Written & Conceptualised by Archit Agarwal and Shirin Rai Gupta Music: Sour Tennessee Red - John Deley and the 41 Players Cover...
Published 06/28/22
You guys ask us a LOT of questions - many that we don't have answers to. So when you requested (read: demanded) an episode on kitchen essentials, we knew we needed help. Join our special guest, Dhruv Agarwal, Founder & MD, Stahl and us as we talk all about shopping for and maintaining basics. Call it a lesson in adulting, if you will! Follow the blog on Instagram at @architlost and on the web at lifeofsimpletreats.com Producer & Editor: Natasha Ratti Kapoor Written &...
Published 06/28/22
We did it. We dedicated an episode to chocolate. One of us wanted to do an entire season around this superfood but baby steps. Tune in to learn some very fun facts, get a beginner’s guide to cooking with chocolate and our personal favourite: understand how to shop for chocolate! Follow the blog on Instagram at @architlost and on the web at lifeofsimpletreats.com Producer & Editor: Natasha Ratti Kapoor Written & Conceptualised by Archit Agarwal and Shirin Rai Gupta Music: Sour...
Published 03/16/22
Ever been at a social gathering, stuck in a huddle among your friends, heard some random chatter, and nodded along without understanding a word about wine? Us too, but not for long!  Tune in for a quick masterclass with Prithvi Nagpal and learn about the how’s, what’s and why’s of vino!  Follow the blog on Instagram at @architlost and on the web at lifeofsimpletreats.com Producer: Natasha Ratti Kapoor Written & Conceptualised by Archit Agarwal and Shirin Rai Gupta Music: Sour...
Published 11/17/21
Did you Nani ever hide greens in your dal? Or tell you almonds will make you smarter than the neighbour's kid? Us too, friend. Us too. This episode is dedicated to the hacks our grandparents taught us: some genius, some hilarious. Bonus: Up your desi cooking game with Chef Sareen, Executive Chef at Punjab Grill, who pops in for a quick chat on making Indian food the way our grandparents did.  Follow the blog on Instagram at @architlost and on the web at lifeofsimpletreats.com Producer:...
Published 09/09/21
To be able to bake the perfect cookie is a superpower. And today's episode is all about making you a cookie superhero. Tune in to understand the science behind the perfect cookie, get access to secrets that bakers don't often reveal, and figure out a way to bake cookies so good that they will elevate you to Captain status in any crew. Follow the blog on Instagram at @architlost and on the web at lifeofsimpletreats.com Producer: Natasha Ratti Kapoor Written & Conceptualised by Archit...
Published 07/26/21
Today, we’re sharing ideas, recipes, and memories from how we’ve spent the past year celebrating the important events that have taken place! To top it off, we’re airing this on Shirin’s birthday, hbd! Follow the blog on Instagram at @architlost and on the web at lifeofsimpletreats.com Producer: Natasha Ratti Kapoor Written & Conceptualised by Archit Agarwal and Shirin Rai Gupta Music: Sour Tennessee Red - John Deley and the 41 Players Editor: Anannya Gupta Cover Design: Chesta...
Published 06/11/21
Indian summers are hot and have rarely anything to rejoice with other than celebrate the best fruit in the world: Mangoes! Join us as we chat about the many varieties of mango India has been blessed with, as well as the many many ways to eat & treat your favourite aam! Follow the blog on Instagram at @architlost and on the web at lifeofsimpletreats.com Producer: Natasha Ratti Kapoor Written & Conceptualised by Archit Agarwal and Shirin Rai Gupta Music: Sour Tennessee Red - John...
Published 05/13/21
Learn all about lemons - from the zest and zing, to how to get the most out of each little yellow-green bomb full of flavour. Join us as we dive into the many ways lemons and limes can add life to your meals, share some very cool [we think so] facts, and reveal recipes that honour this beautiful fruit as the star that it was born to be. Follow the blog on Instagram at @architlost and on the web at lifeofsimpletreats.com Producer: Natasha Ratti Kapoor Written & Conceptualised by Archit...
Published 04/19/21
Today, we’re going to talk about salad for everyone (except the experts, sorry!). Tune in for humble hacks from home on how to toss the perfectly imperfect salad, learn to whip up all sorts of dressings and catch hold of what we call our Secret Sauce for foolproof green meals! Follow the blog on Instagram at @architlost and on the web at lifeofsimpletreats.com Producer: Natasha Ratti Kapoor Written & Conceptualised by Archit Agarwal and Shirin Rai Gupta Music: Sour Tennessee Red -...
Published 03/09/21
We’re going back to the basics with this one! Here’s your step by step guide to “all things” rice: from some fascinating fun facts (Only Archit thinks they are fun tbh) to making rice in a saucepan to getting that perfect bite in risotto. Beginner & expert friendly, we hope this episode makes everyone who listens want to cook! Follow the blog on Instagram at @architlost and on the web at lifeofsimpletreats.com Producer: Natasha Ratti Kapoor Written & Conceptualised by Archit...
Published 12/20/20
Dedicated to everyone who has DMed us with requests for egg substitutes that actually work! Let’s take a deep dive into why eggs are so important in baking so that you know why recipes have an egg in the first place. But of course, we’ll share egg substitutes tht serve the same purpose.  Our goal is to make sure you easily make any recipe with eggs or convert to an eggless one! Here’s to hoping that this episode meets your "eggspectations”! Follow the blog on Instagram at @architlost and on...
Published 11/30/20
Calling all first-time mithai makers! If you’re looking for easy Diwali recipes (read: halwa and barfi, a wholesome diet) - look no further. This episode is a no judgement zone where two mithai novices try to figure things out together. Tune in! Follow the blog on Instagram at @architlost and on the web at lifeofsimpletreats.com Producer: Natasha Ratti Kapoor Written & Conceptualised by Archit Agarwal and Shirin Rai Gupta Music: Sour Tennessee Red - John Deley and the 41...
Published 11/13/20