The morning is beginning to heat up. I look out my kitchen window at the…
Goa is a State on the West coast of India, with its shoreline running along…
In India, it was not uncommon for friends or fellow officers in the military services…
Cold nights beg for something warm and comforting. While there are hot cocoas, lattes, and…
My husband calls from his office at the Indian Air Force Headquarters, where he has…
Bottle Gourd or Opo Squash, also known in India as lauki, ghiya, dudhi, sorakkai, etc.,…
This recipe is morphed from Mama’s Biryani recipe. Sometimes, I would serve Vegetarian Biryani instead…
There are certain spice blends that I fix and keep on hand as I use…
We are back from a ten-day vacation. My vegetable garden is relatively new, and I…
Salads are always a part of an Indian meal, especially during the hot summer months.…
Egg curry, a tangy blend of onions, tomatoes and spices that are used as a…
A favorite memory: It is a hot summer’s day. This particular evening, Aunty Sheila has…