For as long as I can remember, I have been a tea lover. When I was a student waking up at 3am in the morning to study or now before heading to yoga, I need my cup of ginger tea. When the rest of the household is fast asleep, my tea cooks as I water … More My mysterious relationship with coffee
If you Google the must visit food joints in Bangalore, Vidyarthi Bhavan will certainly show up on the list. It is an iconic vegetarian restaurant in South Bangalore famous for its masala dosa. Founded in 1943, this simple food joint has retained its old world charm. The place has attracted food connoisseurs from all parts of the … More A visit to Vidyarthi Bhavan
Those who know me also know that though I love food, cooking is not my cup of tea. One, it takes time and two, it takes time. VT and I have different food preferences and our help does a good job of managing our food. With a little help, she has brought the flavors of Haryana … More Of fish curry and love
Jalebi qualifies as the first dessert I have had and known. Till date, it is the only dessert that I think of if you ask me my dessert choices. Jalebi is not just food for me. It’s emotions, love, festival and vacation. Sundays were the days that we used to have breakfast as a family. … More My love for jalebi that knows nothing
When stuck with the question of what should we eat tonight, the response is another question, ‘Will Tehri do?’ The very next day we came back from our Diwali trip this year, I was in the kitchen making Tehri. It was a spontaneous decision and in my mind, I was still at home around family. … More Will Tehri do?
This one question “what to cook” looms over many households. While some know what to do and maintain a weekly schedule, some like me take it on the go. Some have suggestions that are thrown around when the question is popped, some are just too lazy to respond. Some don’t want to repeat from yesterday and some … More #MicroblogMondays – What should I cook tonight?
What’s happiness and food without food pictures, right? Today was special. I love unplanned things and more so when there are others involved who make the entire experience awesome. We had a wonderful chance to eat authentic ‘Hong Kong style’ lunch this afternoon. I do not remember any names but the top left was a … More That lunch today..
Other than India’s many festivals, I love the fact that people are ready to let others explore their traditions, cultures and uniqueness in how these festivals are celebrated. If you have been following this blog, you know that Onam just went by. Like last year, I had beautiful Pookalams adorn this blog. Ten floral carpets … More #MondayMusings – Onam Sadhya
So when I first heard about Soda Bottle Opener Wala (SBOW), it was like listening about any other new restaurant in city – apt location, great ambience and good food. But in a matter of just two months good word was around and we decided to try it out. So, this Sunday we planned a double date just … More Soda Bottle Opener Wala
When I was growing up, I was not very fond of Holi, the festival of colors. I found it too messy and being the one who would always stand still and let others apply color, I used to think what the point is? The colors, the chemicals, the enormous efforts involved in scrubbing the body … More Holi Hai!!
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