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With December knocking, temperatures are about to dip and chilly winds set to dominate. As we transition to winter, Mumbai chefs and mixologists share seasonal recipes. For those suffering from dry skin, dermatologist Dr. Jaishree Sharad lists easy solutions to help fix your winter skincare woes. With many returning to in-person work, we spoke to young professionals and a mental health expert to understand the complexities of coming back into offices after a prolonged period of working in isolation. Staycations have gained popularity during the pandemic, and our feature explores the trend through first-hand accounts of travellers who hopped on the bandwagon. We also sat down with Mumbai cheesemaker Mausam Narang - winner of the silver at the World Cheese Awards - to discuss cheese trends and the changing palate of Indians.

Return to work

If you've been feeling socially anxious about returning to the office, you're not alone. Mid-Day spoke to young professionals and a mental health expert to delve into the psychological well-being of those transitioning from remote to in-person work and find how to cope with the stressors. Pic/iStock

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Dry skin, no more

Are you dreading winters because your skin gets too dry or flaky? Dr. Jaishree Sharad, celebrity cosmetic dermatologist, outlines the common mistakes we make and shares effective solutions to our winter skincare problems. Pic/iStock

Read More: How to defy dry skin: Expert shares tips for winter dermal care

Warming cocktails

A dip in the temperature doesn't necessarily mean you need to cut down on cocktails. City mixologists share four flavoursome cocktails that will keep you warm this winter. Pic/OutOfTheBlue

Read More: Shaken, stirred, soul-warming: Cocktails that will keep you toasty this winter

Peas galore

In this series exploring winter ingredients in the city, three city chefs explain how fresh green peas can be celebrated in classic and experimental dishes at home without a fuss. Pic/Out of The Blue

Read More: Peas in a pot: Get creative with these humble green winter legumes in the kitchen

Cheesy trends

City-based cheesemaker Mausam Narang recently won the silver at the World Cheese Awards for her Norwegian-inspired Brunost cheese. Tastes are changing in India, she says, as people are now developing an appetite for artisanal cheese. Pic/Mausam Narang

Read More: More cheese, please: Mumbai cheesemaker says Indians want funkier, flavourful varieties now

Staycation ready

The pandemic has kept people starved of vacations so ever since travel resumed within the country, people have been taking breaks from their draining work schedules. Accounts by three travellers, who chose city-based staycations to avoid the challenges of Covid-induced restrictions, hint at how this form of holiday is likely to remain popular. Pic/iStock

Read More: Why staycations have stayed strong as the chosen form of travel in the pandemic

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