“I could go on and on about living in a city with streets lined with chocolate shops and patisseries, where it’s perfectly acceptable to enjoy lengthy wine fueled lunch rather than racing to work. When summer means picnics by … read more
“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one hasn’t dined well” –Virginia Woolf The book –How to Set A Table, starts with this quote and I agree totally – Good food eaten in the company of family and … read more
I have been fascinated often with greens or vegetables which I typically don’t cook, and at times chatted up conversations with other shoppers buying unfamiliar vegetables at the grocery store, wanting to know how they cook those vegetables! Now … read more
What do you do when you have a snake at your door step? First thing don’t let fear take over; use your presence of mind. Yes, snakes can be deadly and few may be venomous, but remember human beings … read more
This is literally a vibrant recipe book with many pictures of colorful spices and Indian foods. The recipes of vegetarian dishes like Dosa/Lentil Crepe, Chitranna/Lemon Peanut Rice, and Dal/Lentil Soup from south India, particularly of a city called Bangalore make … read more
“From the second she put on the Apron I’d follow her every move….. Although I was not allowed to help in the meal proper, my mother gave me things to do…… I was fascinated with the art of cooking, … read more
London, is a city with great history and cultural legacy which has been influenced by British Empires’ global spread of colonial regimes. London is hence an international city and it’s reflected in its food ethos. In my travels to London, … read more
There are lots of good donuts in the market if you desire a melt in the mouth donut with a cup of coffee. But if you desire to hang out in a quirky donut shop offering a feast of funky … read more
Life is filled with many extra ordinary moments, but how often do we stop and think and realize the moment which just happened! And even if we have felt blessed to have enjoyed this special moment, we may … read more
I am a strong proponent of gardening as a therapeutic activity. Each morning, I start my day in my backyard, watering my potted flowering plants, raised vegetable beds, and fruit trees while enjoying my morning coffee. In my garden, I … read more