Tag Archives: Hospitality/Recreation
Of Tomato Fests: Cucumbers Kick up a Storm on Salad Plate
It was just past midnight when I sat for dinner. Fried rice and egg curry, said the wife. Yeah whatever, I grunted. I always grunt; even when I mean I… Read more
Reply by an Indian to a Letter from Tomato Festival Organisers
Dear Organiser of Tomato Festivals in India, Many of my fellow Indians have already told you very clearly what they think of you and your festival. I can’t help but… Read more
Bhapey Chingri or Steamed Prawns in Mustard: Easy to Cook, Yum to Taste
Bhapey or steamed has been a favourite way to cook among Bengalis. It’s not only easy, especially with the present-day microwaves, all bhapey preparations are also absolute yum to taste,… Read more
The Beauty of Lava and Serenity of Kagyu Thekchen Ling Monastery
Lava Kagyu Thekchen Ling Monastery and Retreat Centre, situated in Darjeeling district of West Bengal (now Paschimbanga), is situated atop a hill overlooking the snowy Himalayas to the north and surrounded… Read more
Dadhiyonnam, Vaishnava Temple Style: A South Indian Specialty
What strikes you about Vaishnava temples down South India other than the beautiful stone carvings, huge temples, lovely kemp jewellery, and the loads and loads of flowers for the Gods,… Read more
A Letter to All Indians from a Spanish Tomato
Hello, I am a tomato from Spain. I am being brought specially to India’s Bangalore because, for some crazy reason, the people there want to throw me and my brothers… Read more
Prawns in Mustard Sauce: Easy to Cook, Yum to Taste
Here’s a simple and easy recipe with prawns. A typical Bengali dish, but I am sure if you are a seafood lover, you will be left licking your fingers once… Read more
Mirchi ka Salan: Hot and Tangy, a Must with Biryani
What do you do with big-sized chillies (Andhra chillies) bought by an over enthusiastic husband who supposedly wants to make bhajiyas out of it but does nothing? I made Mirchi… Read more
Bastar: In the Land of Gond Tribes, Niagara of India and Wild Forests
The sun was melting into the mystique horizon of Bastar and it was a riot of colors all around. The purple waves over the deeply forested hills were unfolding before… Read more
Swiss Alps Anyone? It’s Mt Titlis this Time
Who can forget the Swiss Alps — made evergreen in our memory thanks to Bollywood. If you love snow, then there is no better place on earth than Switzerland. While… Read more
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