It was a Saturday afternoon in Calcutta (now called Kolkata), and instead of being sent…
Mama is one of a family of twelve siblings. Her youngest two sisters are visiting,…
The living room is full of the 20-odd ladies who have been invited for a…
It is the beginning of winter. I am curled up on the sofa reading. The…
Lassi, a yogurt drink that is common in India, is becoming popular all over the…
My husband has been transferred once again. This time to Agra. In true military fashion,…
A relish, plain yogurt, or pickles accompany most Indian meals. They can pick up a…
Raitas are side dishes to Indian cuisine made out of yogurt mixed with fresh vegetables…
I was in the grocery store about a week ago, and they had fresh large…
My small kitchen garden has been bountiful this year, and the eggplants have been in…
While in the military, Dad was transferred to Dehradun, set at the foot of the…
We are visiting my mother-in-law. Sitting on the large top floor balcony, we are enjoying…