Food and Clothing
Fasting: Is it abstention or Starving?
I have been witness to a conversation passed off between two train passengers who so shrewdly modulated their voice as to be overheard. Here is my attempt not to be fictitious in its reproduction. A: your Ramadan fasting is around the corner. And you are going to starve us Hindoos, aren’t you? B: why starve […]
International Coffee & Tea Festival
Having probably originated in China during the Shang dynasty as a medicinal drink, it took tea almost 3000 years to become an everyday drink. An early credible record of tea drinking dates to the 3rd century AD, in a medical text written by Hua Tuo. Tea was first introduced to Portuguese priests and merchants in […]
The Malaysian Delicacy
The street appeared vibrant and colorful, bustling with noises of the passers-by. Small rounded and lighted paper lanterns hung in a row on fine strings tied across the buildings lining either side of the street, lending the ambience an exotic allure. In the crowd consisting mainly of natives there were some tourists too, taking their […]
Have a Dabba @ Home
I recently happened to watch Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi, a 2012 Bollywood movie with the cast of Boman Irani and popular accomplished choreographer –turned-director Farah Khan. The romantic comedy revolves around two middle-aged Parsis, Farhad and Shirin and their baffled courtship which they try to work out into a happy marriage. The film […]
Why Not a Türk bayram (Turkish Feast) This Time??
During my stay in Gulf, I noticed weekdays flying much faster. However, I always wish for the weekends to arrive, because weekends meant getting out of the usual old routine, breathing fresh air, hanging out with family, trying out new flavors and revitalizing our palettes. Experimenting with new dishes is always exciting, be it local […]
Lamb Couscous; or Africa meets Arabia
In lamb couscous, Arabia and Africa meet. Lamb is one of the integral items in a standard Arabian dish. The importance of mutton as a specially prepared dish can be established from various sayings of Prophet Muhammad especially the one that he himself preferred the thigh of lamb among his delicacies. Couscous is a staple […]
Venir … unirse a la fiesta!!
I took a sip of my coffee and gazed out of the windowpane at the white, warm and welcoming clouds that resembled soft cotton swirls. The drink was rejuvenating and stimulating, and I felt good. I had long waited for this journey to meet my best friend at one of my favorite destinations. I was […]
For Young Ones, It’s Fairy Taste
“I wanted something unique to show my friends”, my little girl said. She actually wanted to be the star at school by showing off to her friends her mommy’s culinary expertise and for that she needed proof. Now I was anxious as to what to cook to keep up my little one’s prestige. I kept […]
Desi Gomito Bake
Who doesn’t love Pasta? The creamy, melting and delectable pieces of this traditional and extremely versatile Italian cuisine captivate us in every sense leaving no reason to criticize. Made from Durum wheat flour and water, the pasta manufacturing process goes through various stages finally getting converted into ready to use pasta available to buy. Available […]
Delectus Malabaricus: Malabar Awaits Ramadan
Ramadan is already in the air and people are grooming themselves for the much awaited holy month. Eating out, hanging out with friends, watching blockbuster movies, music, and rocking weekends; every known obsession comes to a standstill during Ramadan. Some renovate their homes, some buy brand new furniture, others simply replace their ringtones with something […]
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