This year has been one with immense change for me. Around the end of last year, I moved countries once again and started over in a new place. Of course, having lived in this country before, there was familiarity but over the past almost 3 years, a lot of connection was lost. Among finding new … More Adulthood & My Changing Relationship With The Kitchen
For many of us, our grandparents have played an important role in our lives. They were the gentle guiding hand we needed when we were lost, the partner in crime when mom or dad were angry, and the nurturing lap when the day was overwhelming. The shadow of a grandparent is said to be one … More The Little White Mandir & My Favourite Prasad
Picture New Zealand and the first image to come to mind is often of lush green forests, sparkling blue waters and scenic views fit to frame beautiful postcards. Although this country offers picturesque views and serenity like no other, it is also sought after as a popular wine tourism destination. New Zealand is an award-winning … More New Zealand, A Prime Example of Sustainable Wine Tourism!
Standing on the terrace of my maternal uncle’s home, I see my mom’s elder sister or my maasi, carefully emptying bags of deep red dried chillies under the supple winter sun. She gently up-turns a rugged, brown sack onto a few old bedsheets. She then carefully seperates each individual chilli, so that any moisture that … More Indian Kitchens & The Age-old Tradition Of Homemade Spices
Mumbai’s street food is its soul, with every nook and corner swarming with hundreds, if not thousands of stalls that prep fresh food every day. Most delicacies at these stalls revolve around the humble ‘pav.’ Pav is essentially a soft, golden bread roll made with wheat flour and yeast. It is used to make several … More Mumbai’s Beloved Bread: The Portuguese Pão
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