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Lunching at Garden by Su, Bangalore
Yesterday afternoon, I met two friends from Chennai at lunch – Garden by Su in Bangalore —and what a lovely, grounding experience it turned out to be.
Old-World Charm Meets Modern Culture: Cubbon Park and Chickpet
It has been a few months since we moved, and I am settling into a new routine and slowly finding my way around the city that was once so familiar.
Dinner at PHRA NAKHON, Thai Cafe [Koramangala]
Dinner, Dialogue & Thai Delights – A Night Out at PHRA NAKHON with The Weekenders Some dinners are just about the food. And then there are evenings like the one…
Discovering Canistel – Pure, Farm-Sourced Goodness for Your Kitchen
Every once in a while, I stumble upon a brand that piques my curiosity. Sometimes, it’s through a friend’s recommendation; other times, it’s just me going down an internet rabbit…
Thindi… Airlines Hotel – breakfast [Bangalore]
Tucked away in the heart of Bangalore, Airlines Hotel is more than just a place to eat—it’s a legacy. Known for its old-world charm, open-air seating, and an undeniable whiff…
For the love of Pasta…
Pasta Lovers Unite: What Kind of Pasta Eater Are You? If there’s one thing food lovers across the world can agree on, it’s that pasta is pure comfort on a…
Arambam: A Millet-Centric Breakfast Haven [Pune]
Mini breakfast- Ragi idli, Masala Dosai, Millet pongal, Millet Kheer, Sambar and peanut chutney Ragimalt Ragi Poori and chole [ there was also Buttermilk, not in photo] Ever since moving…
IncrEdibles meet – Win Son Presents a Taiwanese American Cookbook
As a member of the cookbook club in Pune, each month brings a new culinary adventure, and this October was no exception. We were excited to dive into a book…
Jubilee Cafe, Pune [Pure Veg] – A Whimsical Wonderland of Taste and Ambiance
Nestled in the heart of Pune’s vibrant Koregaon Park, Jubilee Café is a culinary haven that transports you to a whimsical world of nostalgia and flavour.
Rolls King, Pune – go to place for Rolls
Craving something comforting and one that will arrive quick was the only thing on our mind. Also, a delicious and satisfying meal that won’t break the bank… And without any…
IncrEdibles meet – Charmaine Solomon’s The Complete Asian Cookbook [Singapore]
Have you ever dreamed of traveling the world through the lens of food? I recently had the incredible opportunity to do just that, thanks to my cookbook club.
Cafe Kathaa, F C Road, Pune
Ever since moving to Pune, am constantly looking for new places to check out, work from and catch up with people at. The latest to add in the list is…
Pani Puri – Chennai Vs Pune
Pani puri, a beloved street food across India, is known for its burst of tangy, spicy, and savoury flavors. But as I discovered in Pune, even the most iconic dishes…
5 Delicious Hacks to Motivate Daily Cooking (Without Pulling Your Hair Out!)
I love cooking, but then it can get overwhelming at times – esp when it comes to planning the meal~ Here are a few hacks that I have come to…
Exploring Pune – Restaurants -1
Pune, a city rich in cultural diversity, offers a plethora of dining options catering to various culinary preferences. Here’s a curated list of notable restaurants across different cuisines, complete with…
Gudi Padwa lunch at Mystic Masala, Taj Blue Diamond
A friend was in town, on work [know him for about a decade+, from Chennai, lives in Dubai] We had met up and spent nearly all day together the last…
LYNX Kitchen & Bar, FC Road, Pune
I hadn’t heard of this place before that evening and so curious, I decided to go along with P who was hosting an IPL trivia night there.
More Than Just a Meal: Unveiling the Indian Tradition of Floor Seating and Hand-Eating
For many, the image of a family gathered on the floor, hands working magic with fragrant curries and fluffy rice, paints a vibrant picture of Indian culture.
Fresh to Home: Delivering Quality You Can Trust
In today’s fast-paced world, convenience often comes at the expense of quality. But what if you could get fresh, high-quality meat, seafood, and more delivered straight to your doorstep?
Kaylir Canteen, Chennai
I have been following the journey on and off via Instagram from the time the construction began. Dont ask me how or why, but insta chose to show me some…
Asian Chopsticks, Pune [Pimple Saudagar]
Afghani Veg momos Chilli Paneer veg momos Thukpa with steamed Chicken momos The Menu card Discovered this small outlet in #PimpleSaudagar, called “𝑨𝒔𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝑪𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒔” [right next to One China- Malaka…
Madrasi raja, Pune
Couple of days back, around 10.30pm we decided to go for a short drive. Ended up at Blue Ridge apartment complex, food mall area [ near Bird valley], went straight…
South Indian Popup Experience..
Ever since moving to Pune, I’ve been experimenting and trying out new cafes and restaurants. One thing I found was the city has quite a few good South Indian places…
Cafe Brewing Italiana, Hotel Bhooshan, Pune
Located very close to Thube Park and Shivajinagar Railway Station, Hotel Bhooshan has been around for over 50 years while the cafe is close to 2 years old.
My favourite coffee shops in Pune
I love visiting coffee shops and sometimes working from them as well. Yes, the change in scenario helps bring out the creative juices. Earlier i had done a post on…
Rohi Gourmet Bistro, Hinjewadi – Pune
There’s a new restaurant in town and I am here to tell you all about it. This is Rohi Gourmet Bistro in Hinjewadi, behind Reliance Digital store.
Capital Social, BKC, Bombay
It was the Aug 15th weekend and this time we were headed to Bombay for a couple of days. I was looking forward to catching up with a friend &…
The Chettiar Table, Savya Rasa, Pune [June 29 – July 13]
What is the 1st thing that pops into your head when you hear “Chettinad?” For me, it is the gorgeous huge houses, beautiful sarees with patterns unique to the region…
The Quiet Magic of Routine
We don’t often think of routine as something worth celebrating. It feels mundane, almost dull – the same breakfast at the same table, the morning walk on the same road…
Lunch meetup at Loco Otro, Aundh
A bunch of women who’d recently travelled together decided to catch up for lunch. Then came the discussion about where we wanted to meet, making sure it was mid-point for…
The French Window Patisserie,Koregaon Park, Pune
Ever since moving to Pune, I have been exploring cafes both in and around my locality and in other parts of the city as well..
Benne dosa , Davangere [Karnataka]
When we planned the road trip, we knew there were going to be multiple stops and breaks, involving not just stretching our legs but also trying local food.
Dohiti Bake house, Pune
A small cafe tucked away amidst big buildings and the simple brown wooden name board is all you see when you drive down the Kalpana villa society, Viman Nagar.
Breakfast at Wadeshwar, Pune
When I mentioned the move to Pune, a friend[in chennai] mentioned Wadehwar and how it was a popular place for South Indian breakfast. It has now been a little over…
Barbecue Nation.. Pune! Never again~
The last time I was at Barbeque nation was back in Chennai [mid 2000s] for my birthday lunch with friends and my sister… I think the rates where something like…
Exploring Pune – Cafes & Coffee shops
I have been in Pune now for a little over a year and have had the opportunity to explore quite a bit of the food scene at least.In my side…
One pot Sambar & Rasam Rice
Thanks to my grandma I have discovered the easy and most amazing way to make rasam rice and sambar rice in the pressure cooker.. It is basically a 1 pot…
Breakfast date at The Rustle Nest, Baner
It was Saturday, we woke up relaxed and were in the mood for a lazy long breakfast. The only criteria was “we wanted Eggs Benedict”.
Cafe Peter, Pune
It had been two days since I landed in Pune, we had some errands to run, starting with getting the car serviced. Dropped off the car and decided to go…
Dining out in the new normal..
A few days back, I had done a post on things to do/follow when you order in… People have now accepted that life is going to be carrying your mask…
Spice Factory, Hinjewadi, Pune
Saturday, both of us had some work, but we wanted to step out for a spin. Decided we will go check out this gourmet store called “The Pantry”.
Ordering in the new normal
March 2020 is when the world changed, life as we knew it ceased to exist~ News of Covid-19, the pandemic had us all trapped at home afraid and with almost…
Sinful – BeeTee’s Melt Chocolate
“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” ~ Charles M. Schulz Feeling down and low, have a piece of chocolate Feeling excited and…
Hotel Mercure, Oragadam
Did you know there is a Hotel called ‘Mercure‘ all the way across town? I must admit I hadn’t heard of the hotel before, but curiosity got the better of…
Beer and Sliders at Hyatt Regency Chennai
Summer is around the corner, so a chilled beer would be good to unwind after a crazy day right? How about if you were to pair it with 3 delicious…
Primo Pizza at Hyatt Regency, Chennai – Till 9th Feb
Do you love pizzas? What’s your favorite topping? Do you like thin crust or the regular thick? What about cheese- little or go crazy? Last evening we had some delectable…
Peshawari, ITC Grand Chola, Chennai
What does it feel like to step out, and go into a restaurant? What are the protocols they follow? Will it be safe to dine out?
Fabelle Exquisite Chocolates – New delights in store!
For someone who loves dark chocolate, Fabelle has quite a range of lip-smacking treats. My 1st visit here blew me away and every time since then I have walked into…
Bread & Chocolate, Chennai
Entrance Spanish Latte [Subko] The Sourdough sandwiches -Pumpkin Patch & Spicy Mushroom Americano [Subko] Pain au chocolat Auroville’s popular Bread & Chocolate is now in Chennai.
Rajasthani Food Festival at The Reef, Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa
Digging your teeth into freshly fried kachori or taking a bite of bhajra roti with some lehsun chutney that transports you to the streets of Jaipur or Udaipur is just…
Four home bakers to watch out for..
Over the last few months, or even year, there have been quite a few home chefs and home bakers who have emerged, surprising us with their fare.
Fine Dining brought home…Part I
“If the mountain will not come to Muhammad, then Muhammad must go to the mountain”.. what is the point of this quote here? well, read on… March 22nd, we have…
Travel & food- Part I
It is no secret that I love to travel, and I have been fortunate to travel quite a bit over the last couple of years.
Experiment with foods – Noodles with veggies
Over the years, have learnt to play around with food- textures, flavours, build layers.. I know all this sounds like something you hear on a TV cookery show, but that’s…
Chettinad Food festival at Ayna, The Hilton, Chennai
The first thing that catches my eye is a metal Pallankuzhi [a game that I used to play with my grandma & great grandma] board where each slot has a…
Zesty Mornings at ITC Grand Chola Chennai
Breakfast like a king.. remember that ? Well, at ITC hotels they have launched the Zesty Mornings, healthy twist to the breakfast spread and it is yummilicious & it is…
[Recipe] Miznon’s Roasted cauliflower
A friend had posted a tweet in which she had shared a video of a simple Cauliflower dish being cooked. The video was all about how Chef Eyal Shani had…
Day 2 in Kolkata
After a fun Day 1, I got a good nights sleep and was up and ready to explore more of this beautiful city…Was up by 6am, spent a few minutes…
[TV Recipe] Creamy mushroom with no cream..
There I was, surfing through channels to see if there was anything interesting on TV when I landed on Living Foodz. I waited a second to see the orange screen…
Gossip Fusion Bistro, Chennai
The dessert counter near the entrance all decorated… Season’s Special menu Assortment of freshly baked bread… plain, spicy & herbed Broccoli & Pumpkin Soup with a pickled pear hidden underneath…
Two weddings, Two towns & some amazing food
Last weekend I got to attend a wedding, no no, two weddings, and they were both in different towns. But there was something common to the two- both were Malayali…
Aadhirai..
Aadhirai, what an unusual name right? Well, it is the name of a woman in Sangam literature, who is said to have fed the first morsel of rice to a…
EAT, all about home chefs…
A food delivery app.. So, whats different you ask? Well, this one is food from one home to another… Yes, you read it right.. EAT, the new app is all…
Solkadhi… the drink!
I had seen images and posts on this, but never really thought too much about it. Infact, going by its name- Solkadhi, I kinda assumed it was part of the…
Taj West End’s Masala Klub pop-up in Chennai at The Verandah ,Taj Connemara, Sep 20 -29
The lobby that was once very familiar looked new, it had been completely revamped but then there stood the majestic staircase I had gone up & down mulitple times on.
The Birthday & Goan flavours
The Birthday came and has gone by… As with the past few years I did manage to escape.. But the ttrip this year was different and special..
The Elephant’s found its pair at Flying Elephant, Park Hyatt Chennai..
Breads with hummus & dips Negroni [said to go well with the Paccheri] Nick’s pizza Achari Broccoli Asian Bowl- Tofu Sangria served with Broccoli Ricotta cake with strawberry compote Paccheri…
[Recipe] Kewa Datshi
Off late during my trips to familiar towns, I make it a point to do something different.. Last time I was in Delhi, I explored not one but nearly 5…
The Humble drumstick [ Murungakkai]
“Boil it separately, not with the kuzhambu” instructs gramma to the cook. It will disintegrate and melt if cooked in the kuzhambu is her explanation… [buy seeds from – http://www.creativefarmer.in/Buy-Drumstick-Tree-Seeds-Type1-online]…
[Food tales] Stuffed peppers & chilli
If there is one dish that the entire family loves and will gobble up not keeping track of numbers, it is the humble bhajji.. Deep fried vegetables that have been…
Nasi and Mee Asian Canteen
Mushrooms & water chestnut Dim-sum Tofu Satay Broccoli & Cashew dim-sum Lemon pie Nasi and Mee translates to ‘rice and noodles’ in Bahasa, with ‘mee’ coming from the Cantonese word…
Celebrating Chinese new year at Golden Dragon, Taj Coromandel
Xīnnián hǎo [Happy New Year]….Happiness, Fun, Joy, Peace, Love, Luck, will come with my special wish … May this New Year brings you happiness, wealth, longevity, and good fortune….
Cranberry & Chocolates… at Cocoashala
Nuts and chocolate- yes, tried and tested.. Raisins and chocolate- yes, that has also been tried and tested Cranberry and chocolate- well, ummm errr.. Sounds interesting, but do the flavours…
A session on Vegan Cheese wit Neelima Sriram… The Conscious Market!
When I got invited by a blogger friend to a session on Vegan Cheese wit Neelima Sriram, I was quite curious.. I have heard of vegan food and cheese, but…
Kokkarakko, Kodambakkam…
The cool logo.. Vadam with 4 chutneys… The drinks- Panagam, Rose milk, Nannari Soda, and Neer Mor Tomato Jeeragam Soup Veg Starters- Muttai Kalakki Bun parotta Desserts- Pomogranate Payasam, Tirunelveli…
Eastern Wedge – Pan Asian – Pure Veg, Chennai
When a new restaurant hits town, there is always curiosity, but then when it is Pure veg, and Pan asian, curiosity makes way for a “drop everything and go over…
‘Tashi Delek’ – Tibetian popup at Ashvita Bistro, Chennai
Food in reverse order… 🙂 The dessert- Banana & oreo ice cream The main course Thupka- Soup The momos [photograph courtesy- Kamalika] A friend pinged and asked if I would…
[Home cooking- Recipe] Gobi Tawa Masala
Few days back, I spotted this lunch shot by Lifewithspices and she had sweetly shared the recipe for the Gobi tawa masala as well… It had me drooling and wanting…
Savya Rasa, Kotturpuram Chennai
It is always good to see new restaurants make an entry in the city. joining the league is Savya Rasa [which was launched in Pune back in 2015], yet another…
Khandani Rajdhani- Aamlicious Thali
With the rising temperatures, the signs that the Summer ahead is gonna be trecherous is a sure shot. But then, when it is Summer, it is also the season for…
Whisky Samba and Flying Elephant- Park Hyatt, Chennai
What was the evening all about? It was Whisky paired with food Where did this happen? At Flying Elephant in Park Hyatt, Velachery What is Whisky Samba?- Oh its a…
Va Pho at Ampa Skywalk, Chennai
Now that you are done feasting on the dishes, here is a something about this restaurant… rather their new outlet! Va Pho, one of my new favourite restaurants has opened…
Nacho Bhel puri, Escape cinemas Chaat
I am someone who loves to experiment with food & flavours. Mix & match ingredients when I cook to see how it turns out and so far, it has been…
Hotel Dalama, Bhubaneswar
When travelling to a new town/city/country, I am always curious about their food and lifestyle. It is therefore fun to spend time with the locals, talk to them, visit their…
Breakfast – From a box..
I love a good breakfast and during the years when I lived alone, it was the my cherished time in the kitchen. I would stare into the fridge for a…
Chaayos, Mumbai
After an hour wandering about Bandra, the lanes of Ranwar village and the fort, we wanted to grab some chai and maybe something to eat as well.
Lets millet..
If you’re into healthy eating, chances are you have heard of millets like Thinai, saamai, ragi and others.. But then the one word that many seem to be chanting these…
Robin Hood Army out to feed 1 million people on Independence Day!
Have you heard of the Robin Hood Army?? Well, this is a group of people who came together with the objective of providing food to the needy on a regular…
‘Spirit of the Earth’- Annam with Rakesh Ragunathan
How many kinds of rice do you know? I probably know about 5-6.. And so it was a revelation of sorts when I discovered there are over 30+ kinds of…
Namaskara Tulu Nadu festival, Madras Pavilion, ITC Grand Chola, Chennai
This Festival is on till June 25. Dinner only @ Rs 2,200+ taxes per person. For details and reservations, dial 044 22200000 Have lost track of the number of times…
Souplantation, Los Angeles
Souplantation, one of the few places that I fell in love when in USA.. It was the day before the wedding, us girls were all being heralded towards the car…
Food options across the ocean… 1
Blackberries Blueberries Raspberries Clementines [ Baby size] Granny Smith Apples Strawberries The day after I landed, morning breakfast was a party of sorts. Not just because we were one big…
10 Day ‘You’ Challenge : 1 picture of yourself
Well, its that time again, the challenge has come to an end and it is time for the last task.. It says share a picture of yourself, well, the poster…
10 Day ‘You’ Challenge : 2 Songs
I love Music, I need Music all the time, be it when am working, cleaning, reading a book or just about anything. It helps me stay grounded, helps me stay…
10 Day ‘You’ Challenge : 3 Films
Am a movie buff alright, infant there are quite a few times I go for movies on my own. Dig into a bowl of popcorn and enjoy the flick.
10 Day ‘You’ Challenge : 4 Books
How true is this quote? I love reading and there are times when you will find me lost in not one but two books at the same time..
10 Day ‘You’ Challenge : 5 Foods
Am not too fussy when it comes to food, but yes I do have certain things that I prefer over others. 1. If there is one thing that I have…
Colonel & Co Nachos in a box
When shopping in Nilgiris, I spotted these in the snacks aisle. Was instantly curious and picked up one packet.. Colonel & Co- Chip & Dip- “Peri Peri Nachos”.
Koramangala Social, bangalore
It was a place like no other I have been to. I rode the elevator to the 3rd floor, and entered the place and was instantly greeted by nothing but…
TV show recipe – Siruthaniya Kathirika Soya Pulao [Brinjal millet pulao]
Jaya TV has these cookery shows that is telecasted daily at 6pm.. Gramma watches it religiously, esp on Mon & Tue, she isn’t a big fan of the ones that…
Benjarong, Alwarpet – Restaurant Week India [till 25th Sep]
Oh well, what do you know. Restaurant Week India is back and this time they have partnered with Ola Prime and John Jacobs. It sure is good to see this…
Phoenix Mills, Lower Parel, Mumbai
I was wondering what other new places to visit, when a friend spoke about how the mills in Mumbai had all become malls, and one of them was the infamous…
Besan Ka Chilla [Cheela]
During my recent trip to Mumbai, friend made Chilla/Cheela one day for breakfast/dinner and it was yumm. I have made it earlier but with just onions or tomatoes, but this…
Paratha at Paratha Wali Gali, Chandni Chowk, Delhi
So you are walking down Chandni Chowk, across shops and shops and more shops, all you will see are heads bobbing about, bargains thrown in and a wide plethora of…
Cafe Dalal Street, Delhi
After a bit of driving around, we finally found a place that was decent and within our budget to stay at. It was in Connaught Place, outer circle [or whatever…
Food and Faasos
Have heard of Faasos, but was yet to try it. recently a friend said he had ordered through them and the food was good, he also shared a code that…
Mint Padmanabhan at The Music Academy
I have this gang of friends, one morning one of them began this thread on “Shall we go try Music academy lunch one of these days” and soon there was…
Mountbatten Mani Iyer canteen at Vidya Bharati Kalyana Mandapam
It was Saturday, the day after Christmas.. I had decided to give Sabha Lunch a shot. Waited for the clock to chime 9:30 [cos that is when puliyogare travels would…
The Diabetic Trail, Flying Elephant, Park Hyatt, Chennai [till Nov 30th]
If you were among those who thought healthy food was boring food, then here is a surprise for you.. Park Hyatt has launched a Diabetes Food Trail at Flying Elephant…
Thursday Challenge- Treats in Chennai
“TREATS” (Candy, Chocolate Bar, Cake, Pie, Ice Cream, Comfort Food,…) Mini donuts – light fluffy airy delicious little bites A spice based cake with thin custard poured on top… Heaven…
Thursday Challenge- Burst of Orange in Karaikudi
A few beautiful patterns from Karaikudi – The aachi house, the Bangala and from one of the streets…It is amazing the kind of things you come across during your trips-…
Fusilli Reasons, Kilpauk,Chennai
It was one of those evenings when I was in a blah mode… Friends were busy messaging and talking about meeting,and finally after much ado, we decided to meet around…
Sussegado – Just Like Goa!! @ Spice Haat, Hyatt Regency, Teynampet, Chennai
A trip to Goa is what you can expect through this Goan Food festival at Hyatt Regency… Take a drive down the beaches, sample some of the fresh seafood, or…
Thursday Challenge.. In person…
“SOUND” (Noise, Music, Singing, Birds, Insects, Vehicles,…) It was 2003 or 2002, don’t remember the exact year. But I do remember the euphoria I felt after the concert.
Cafe Noir, Bangalore
What do we do .. what do we do… Shall we head out to Orion Mall?, it is a bit far, but a nice one at that..
Auntie Anne’s pretzel, Bangkok
Me: Hey, am headed to IKEA today.. want anything? A: You are headed all the way to Megabangna? Me: Yes.. Am on the train now..
Home cooking – Bhindi Khadi, Millet rice and Mushroom curry
Gramma and I have been experimenting a lot these days, one such was Bhindi Khadi, millet rice and Mushroom curry that I made for lunch few weeks ago.
Healthy Salads & healthy Drinks at Park hyatt till 28th April
Since it is summer here in Chennai, Park Hyatt has taken the initiative to host a festival exclusively for this season and around World Health day [ Apr 7th].
Ciclo Cafe, Chennai
While driving by Kotturpuram high road, I spotted this new place on the right side. Decided to check it out on my way back and all I managed to catch…
Revamped menu at California Pizza Kitchen
California Pizza Kitchen is back, no they did not go anywhere…. 🙂 They are back with a new revamped menu.. There are drinks, there are starters, there are pizzas, there…
Flavours of Bangkok -III- Fresh & juicy
The four- five days that I spent in Bangkok, if I had to list down the things that appealed and impressed me, I could count them on one hand.
The Colony, Raintree, St Mary’s road
Hello. Am sure your appetite has been whetted enough by now. If it hasn’t, then scroll back all the way to the top and down again making sure to spend…
Live on Air…
Few weeks ago, I got a call from the Producer at Chennai Live 104.8 and she asked me if I would like to be a part of their series on…
Flavours of Bangkok -II- Street food
We had just stepped out of Wat Pho and were quite hungry.. We walked around the place trying to find a cafe or a eating joint, and finally spotted a…
Rooftop Alfresco, Taj Club House, Chennai
Sitting in comfy chairs under the beautiful night sky, the swimming pool shimmers nearby, there is live music wafting in the air .. “Ma’am, can I serve the wine?”
Breakfast at Annapoorna, Karaikudi
After an overnight bus journey and quick nap we sure were hungry.. We managed to get a cup of coffee in the hotel we stayed at before venturing out to…
Wine & Cheese at Park Hyatt, Chennai
For years now I have been hearing about how wonderful Wine & Cheese combination is. But I am quite clueless on what wine is good with what cheese and why.
Grills of the world fest at Barbeque Nation…
Chef Pat Chapman in the house!! It has been a long time since I visited Barbeque Nation. The very 1st time was for my birthday and since then has been…
Food tales, the battle of choices
“You are vegetarian, right?” is the first question am asked when I head out to dinner with a group. And then there will be a round of chuckles, comments, frowns…
Food Tales… Preferences..
Last evening while at dinner we were talking about how in one household you could have three people cooking the same dish three different ways.
Food tales… Disasters
Be it at home or outside, when we spot something that is not meant to be in our dish, we get disgusted, angry, upset and sometimes just up and walk…
Food Tales – The tale of the idli
After a brief hiatus, am back with more tales… Few days ago, had been invited by friends for breakfast and she had made both idli and dosa.
Sar v Sri – Veggie delights!!
The city has quite a few vegetarian hotels and eat outs, but there are not many places that offer both veg & non veg is served where the veg fare…
Goan Food Festival at Mainstreet, Residency Towers – 28 May to 8 June
There she was, born into a very ordinary middle class family, married off at a young age to a rich man, she led a lavish life till her husband fell…
Dessert Hopping- Part 3
You can read all about how the evening started here in Part 1 and then come back here to read how the night ended.. Yes, I do know there is…
The Anniversary package at The Crown, Residency Towers, Chennai
It is date night and you are looking to take your partner somewhere nice, good ambiance, good food and a lovely experience. Alas, there are not too much options in…
Dessert Hopping- Part 1
Before you start reading, should issue a warning: Do not tell me I dint warn you of how jealous you would get or how angry you would feel that you…
Delhi 6 Festival at ITC Grand Chola, Chennai – 9th -18th May
What comes to your mind when I say “Delhi 6”? C’mon, lets be honest, you thought of Abhishek Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor or Masakkali right?
Food tales.. Jevvarisi kanji [Sago porridge]
We were living in Tirunelveli then and my gramma & great gramma [dad’s mom and gramma] were also with us.. It was Dec 1989 when Mom came to Chennai for…
Food Tales- Broken woes
After a brief break, am back with another interesting food tale from my childhood, rather life…. I have this one quirk when it comes to Appalam [ pappads].
Teej Festival in Jaipur
It is nearly monsoon up north and that is what brought on this post. It was Aug 2013 and I was doing some reading about the places to visit in…
Srilanka Food series- King Coconut
When I touched base with a friend asking her for inputs on Srilanka, where to go what to do etc, she shared her thoughts and inputs!
Srilanka Food series- Coconut Roti
Ah, we were up and on the road once again. This time we were driving from Nuwara Eliya to Mirissa/Galle via Bandarawela.. It was nearly 8.30 and the two of…
Srilanka Food series- Breakfast I
There we were at a hotel that was just few weeks old, Rasoja near Kataragama, and the man who manned the reception doubled up as the bellboy and Chef and…
Simply South at Courtyard by Marriott, Chennai
Murugakai soup, Milagai Bajji Sundal Onion pakoda Kerala Parota Chicken Biryani Rava payasam Elaneer payasam…………. Ah, see, you are drooling at the mere mention of these dishes right?
Dining options at Aloft, Chennai
As you walk down the lobby, along the curved path you see the textured wall with two words on it, rather three words- Dot Yum and next to it is…
Pizza and beer fest till 21st March at Skillet, Hablis, Chennai
It has been a long day, and nothing like a glass of chilled Amstel Light to help you unwind and maybe a few slices of pizza?
Food Tales…. The taste
I was in LKG or UKG, studying in TVS School in madurai when this new taste got into my life. At school, we were served milk and biscuits post lunch…
Punjabi Food Festival at The Crown, Residency Towers
What is the one thing that could have you feeling like a King or in my case, Queen? A beautiful tiara.. Well, slight change of plans, we are gonna now…
Food Tales… Milk and comfort
The minute someone mentions the dish “paal satham [milk rice]”, my mind instantly looks around to see who is unwell. That is the dish i associate with fever and body…
Food tales – Growing years
This is a new series I am starting on my blog today, and just as everything starts at the beginning, am starting with my early years.
Salt ,Vijaya Forum Mall
The 1st time i heard a friend mention the restaurant “Salt”, immediately this Tamil proverb echoed in my head “uppilla pandam kuppaiyile [ a dish without salt belongs in the…
The Pizzaaz, Chennai
It was Saturday evening, I was home watching TBBT on TV with 2 friends when the doorbell rang. Wondering who it was, thinking it might be the security requesting my…
The Rice bowlz, KFC
Sunday morning, I was done with the movie and was wandering around the mall with a friend when he said he was hungry. I suggested we go to the food…
Mast Kalandar- Home delivery
I was just getting done with my walk when a friend called saying he was coming home. This was such a surprise, it took me a while to comprehend it…
Food at the sound of the bell
Just back from a tiring 3 day trip to Jaipur and Ajmer, the last thing on my mind is to get into the kitchen and whip up some dinner for…
Cooking with the Tadka Girls- Pasta in lemon pepper sauce!
Few weeks or maybe a month ago, I read a blog post by a friend in which she had mentioned this book “Around The World With The Tadka Girls [Ruchira…
Happy 1st Birthday Dessert Safari
The name is Dessert Safari… But that does not mean it is a place where you find only Desserts. They also serve up quite a range of Dishes, both veg…
Japan Vs China- The Food Debate, Pan Asian, Chennai
Vegetarian vs Non vegetarian Paneer vs Tofu North Indian vs South Indian Coffee vs Tea and now, things are going global. Yes, we are talking about the big debate between…
[Recipe] Tomato garlic chutney
Damn, it was nearly 7.40pm and I hadnt cooked dinner yet.. Did a mental run through of all that I had and after a short debate I knew what I…
Sun Surf Sand Spa and more in Seminyak Bali
One of the countries i have always been fascinated by is Bali. There are so many friends who have been here and keep talking about how beautiful the place is.
[Recipe] Dal Tadka
I was getting back home after my evening walk and suddenly I thought of Dal Tadka and the past hour I spent looking at recipes on the net to see…
That Madras Place, adyar, chennai
Once Bitten, Twice shy.. Twice bitten, lifetime wary!! Well, looks like this is what I need to follow for this particular place. Let me take you back in time, not…
Kryptos by Willii, Chennai
Greece is a destination that is on my “I dream to visit” list. I dont know if I ever will, but I do dream of it often enough.
Dessert Safari, Chennai
We were just done watching a Malayalam Movie – Arikil Oraal and were now headed towards Eldams road to check out Dessert Safari.. Desserts instantly ring a bell that says…
Idli and Beer Festival at Courtyard by Marriott, Chennai
Sitting in Chennai, the only thing I do is read about the Oktoberfest in Germany and wonder if ever I would get to witness this fest..
Food storage in refrigerator…
Came upon this on the net and thought it was worthy of share… Here goes– How long everything stays good in your fridge AFTER the expiration date.. Source: http://visual.ly/
Pasta Bar Veneto rolls out new dishes..
When you think of something or someone, it is true that you end up seeing them often or that thing everywhere you go. Similarly, I haven’t been to Pasta Bar…
{recipe} Clear vegetable soup
I like my soup to be chunky, dont like it completely smooth. And one soup I love is the clear vegetable soup. I remember having a version of this in…
{Recipe} Broccoli Soup
I could hear granpa yelling from the dining room, he had sat down near the fridge to sort through the stuff gramma and mom had bought.
Mom’s bday and Lunch party at Annalakshmi
We were at an Uncle’s 60th Birthday function and that is when we realised that mom’s birthday was coming up in a week’s time. After a brief discussion with grandparents…
Tuscana.. un’altra [once more]
For someone who has been bitten by the travel bug, am one of those who enjoys visiting new places everything I plan a trip. But since I was not really…
Tadka Talk- Sunday Brunch and set lunch!
Here I was, heading back down the road that had by now become familiar. Sunday 12 noon and I was headed to Tadka Talk [Situated behind Chennai Business School, in…
Celebrating Chennai.. St Mary’s church
It is only fitting that I resume this series today.. Why? Today marks the 375th birthday of Madras aka Chennai. This image I share was taken during the last weekend…
My connection to Madras aka Chennai
Though I was born in this beautiful city called Madras [yes that is what it was called back in the days], I grew up in Coimbatore, Madurai and Tirunelveli before…
ID, Sathyam Cinemas, Chennai
Many a sunday morning movies has been done at Sathyam. And they were all possible because we would grab a good breakfast at ID before the flick.
Entree, Express Avenue
There we were in the mall, wandering aimlessly when hunger pangs began hitting us. We spotted Entree on the ground floor and decided to go check it out.
Beyond Indus, Taj Club House
There was plans of lunch being made, and we were all quite excited- why? it was at a restaurant that not many of us had visited before.
California Pizza Kitchen
It was Saturday evening when a friend- Av popped in Whatsapp and announced that CPK was opening the subsequent Monday. For those who are unaware, CPK is California Pizza Kitchen.
Peaches
How are you doing today? Just peachy! Well, this is what came to my mind when I heard of the pure vegetarian restaurant called Peaches.
Daal Makhani Courtesy GITS
I went over to my grandparents place after about a week and noticed a package sitting on the side shelf where post is normally kept.
Vijaya Forum Mall- The Food Court – Squeeze
After gorging on yummy food from Sbarro, Sammy Sosa and Moti Mahal Delux, we were all set to wind up for the evening when suddenly 2 glasses of chocolate milkshake…
Vijaya Forum Mall- The Food Court – Moti Mahal Delux
You thought we were done? No way… 1st was Sbarro and then came Sammy Sosa, and then we attacked Moti Mahal Delux. I have eaten at the outlet in Nungambakkam…
Vijaya Forum Mall- The Food Court – Sammy Sosa
After sampling the pizzas and garlic bread from Sbarro, next up was Sammy Sosa. The tag line in the stall said “Chennai gets its own Mexico”.I wondered how different the…
Vijaya Forum Mall- The Food Court – Sbarro
This was my 2nd or 3rd visit to Vijaya Forum mall, and 2nd visit to the Food court. The 1st time I was here with a friend and her son…
Moti Mahal Delux, Chennai
This was my 2nd or 3rd visit to the restaurant and I have always enjoyed the experience. As you walk/drive down the road next to Signoraa on Nungambakkam high Road…
Illusions- The Madras Pub, Chennai
The name reminded me of David Copperfield. The man popular for his breath taking mind boggling Illusions. This place on the other hand was called Illusions, The Madras Pub.
3 Adults & 2 kids in the Toy Train?
A steam engine takes place of honour outside the Coonoor station after having given years of service to the railways. A church i spotted while waiting at Coonoor station After…
Midnight Buffet at Main Street, Residency Towers, Chennai
There is nothing like being out with friends Friday night, go pubbing [pub hopping] or maybe catch a late evening show. But then, by the time you are out, it…
Summer Lunch at Sandy’s
One of those days when impromptu plans were made and I met a friend of mine for lunch. Neither of us were really hungry, it was proving to be a…
Cook & Dine, Rhapsody, Chennai- II
There I was, back in Rhapsody, after nearly 8-9 months. And I was here to attend the Cook & Dine event at Rhapsody, Courtyard by Marriott.
[Recipe] Spinach Daal
What you need: Spinach: 2 cups Onion: 2 Green chillies: 2 Cooked green gram dal/moong dal: 1/2 cup Tamarind: 1 small sized ball Tomato: 2 Urad dal: 1/2 tsp(for tempering)…
Make me a Master Cook with Shazia Khan
Friday night around 8pm, or was it 9pm? I forgot. All I remember was getting a message from Manju Madhu saying “Congratulations, you have won..
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Chennai
S: Have you been to it yet? I have, it is huge and so many shops. Only about 1/3rd are open. Do make a visit.
Salty Saturday… Battle for survival
During the Mylapore Food walk, we were walking along a narrow street, more like those alleys you see in English Cop shows and movies. It was quite narrow, and there…
Karaikudi Restaurant, Chennai
Visited Karaikudi in Besant Nagar after ages and must say the only thing i like here is their Vazhapoo vadai.. This time, went with a friend and both of us…
Celebrating Chennai..Wordless Wednesday… Life
Putting this post a day early. Why? Because it seems apt for the Wordless Wednesday theme from Chennai Bloggers Club. This photograph was taken during the Chindatripet Photowalk..
ECO kitchen… the place- I
The saturday that went by was a day that was with a purpose. I planned the day so I can get out of the house around 12noon.
Share and Learn – The 1st session at Azzuri Bay
An evening with a difference is how I would describe last evening. We were a whole bunch of foodies packed into a room, but we were not there to eat…
CBC meets at Zha Cafe & an anniversary
And finally it was 24th February. The day! What was so special or significant? Well, I was looking forward to attending the Chennai Bloggers meet [that also included a book…
Zuka, Pondicherry
“Nine out of ten people like chocolate. The tenth person always lies.” – John Q. Tullius Imagine being surrounded by Chocolates- in their true form, as mousse, cakes, pastries, drinks…
Haji Ali once again…
It was 28th January 2013. How do i remember the date so well? It was the day I got the Tata Indica Vista D90 for review 😀 That evening piled…
Tadka talk by Chef Arora, Vegetarian Delights
One of those days when I was all set to travail across the city, to the other end of the world, well not nearly other end, or of the world…
Kalakal Cafe, Chennai
This was turning out to be quite an interesting Saturday. After a few hours on the Mylapore Food walk, we decided to head over towards Kotturpuram to meet the regulars…
Mylapore Food walk.. The Mylapore Festival
The Mylapore Festival has been happening for a few years and i havent been able to go for it. But this year, when the gang at CFG said “lets do…
The Grand Siam, RK Salai, Chennai
Ah, the 1st showcase in 2013. Well, i was looking forward to this one as we had visited another Restaurant under the same group- Chao and the experience had been…
Celebrating Chennai…. Grandeur
December of 2012 has been a month that had the most positives and a few negatives as well. The highest point was a bit of Self indulgence, something I’ve not…
Thiruvathirai Special
Thiruvathirai, a star, also a festival celebrated in the marghazi masam [Dec-Jan] is a day when we celeberate the thandavam (cosmic dance) performed my Lord Shiva.
Celebrating Chennai… The waves
As the year draws to an end, let me leave you with this beautiful image from the city i call home- Chennai… Me: What is the one place you want…
Celebrating Chennai.. Valluvar Kottam
Dedicated to the famous poet Thiruvalluvar, the Valluvar Kottam [ a moument] was constructed in 1976. All the 133 chapters of the Thirukkural which include 1330 verses are inscribed on…
Celebrating Chennai.. Ride or Repair
Clicked this image during the Chindatripet walk… Wondered if the auto was waiting for its driver or for the doors to open to be repaired…
Celebrating Chennai…. History in stone
Whilst i enjoy the winters in Delhi, roaming through the streets, engulfed by history, i share with you something from Chennai’s history…. A man almost forgotten… Kamarajar, the Chief Minister…
Celebrating Chennai..Ashtalakshmi Temple
Thanks to a friend i found in the blogsville-V, i discovered this treasured temple in Besant Nagar in the city i call home. Am talking about the Ashtalakshmi temple situated…
Celebrating Chennai.. Spot it if you can
I carry my camera with me all the time. I dont have a DSLR, mine is a compact Sony Cybershot and am quite happy with it..
Celebrating Chennai.. The ITC Grand Chola
This is the new landmark of Chennai.. Identify it? Have you been here? Seen it? Driven past it? Well, if you are still lost, then it is about time you…
Kuttanadan food fest at Ente Keralam
Do you like Fish? Do you like Chicken? Do you also like Crab and every other sea food available? Do you like Aapam, Puttu, and Parotta?
Celebrating Chennai.. Fort St George
Let us take a walk through history, a place that is quite the landmark- Fort St George… Established in 1653, it continues to remain an evidence to what happened eons…
A Photofeature of the evening at ITC Grand Chola [Indiblogger meet]
Have you read my earlier post on the Indiblogger meet? No? Blasphemy i say… 1st go over here and then come drool at the images…. Go on, whatcha waiting for?
An evening at ITC Grand Chola courtesy Indiblogger
Dammit, I am going to be late. Was stuck on the flyover in North Usman road for nearly 10mins and I could feel the clock tick away.
Recipe- Zucchini & Broccoli Rice with Corn
I was home alone and that meant I could go woohoo and cook whatever I wanted.. No maid No cook, rather neither had showed up that day.
Celebrating Chennai, Post box
I love writing Letters, sending Greeting cards… Not only that but my postal cards and letters will have stickers, perfume, colour and be lively. I dont know where i got…
Saraswati puja, chandi homam and ilai sapaadu
Today being Saraswati Puja, it was a special day in the Navaratri celebrations, it was also the day of Chandi Homam for Sringeri swamigal [since he was in Chennai, it…
Fortnight Menu at The Crown, Residency Towers, Chennai
Chennai hasnt been this lovely in a long time.. The weather was just perfect, we were sitting outside, near the infinite pool, and the gentle breeze kept us company through…
Celebrating Chennai… Casino Theater
There are so many buildings that were part of my mom’s life as they were growing up. One of those is Casino theater in Mount road… There were not one…
Good Food, Good company and a Good evening with Girls
After the fun evening at the French Loaf Cake event, Cafe Pascucchi and Rajdhani, the ladies were alive and excited about the next meeting. This time, it was to be…
Celebrating Chennai- Fresh catch
It was quite early in the morning and as we walked along Chindatripet, the stench of freshly caught fish hung in the air wherever we went.
Celebrating Chennai… Waiting..
Hi Just realised I had quite a few images taken around the city I call home- Chennai. Decided to start a series on the blog titled “Celebrating Chennai”.
Celebrating Ganesha’s Birthday- Vinayaka Chathurthi
It is only fitting that i do this post today, celebrating Ganesha’s birthday- Vinayaka Chathurthi as we call it. I have done a few posts earlier i recall..
MnC
I am not going to be talking about any big shot MNC {Multi National Corporation} in this post. Nor am i talking about Muslims n Christians..
The journey… Chennai food guide
My 1st interaction with CFG members was at Tuscana in Chamiers. I met Nishanth, Ali and Wasim, got talking about what they do and well, the rest as they say…
Spoonbill, Chennai
It was my Birthday, and as promised i was going to have dinner with my bestie [love the Amy refers to Penny as her Bestie in TBBT -uff, The Big…
Drum roll please.. CFG anniversary party is here
Do you love food? Do you love to cook? Do you enjoy eating? Do you like to party? Well, if you answered for all or any of these with a…
Cook & Dine, Rhapsody, Chennai
Everywhere i turn, i see people cooking or baking or talking about one of the two. Looks like the bug is in the air! I enjoy cooking as well..
5 senses, Chennai – Encore!
Ar: Hey, am in town. want to catch up for lunch on Mon or Tue? Me: Sure, lets meet on tuesday, what say? Ar: sounds good. where??
Cooking with Sara Koshy
Ever since i became a part of the Chennai Food Guide group, well, more family, it has been an amazing journey. The only thing i have not been able to…
Veekes and Thomas, Chennai
There is a new eat out in Town, yes, one more, but this one seems promising. Why? It is pure Veg, a chain that has been quite successful in Bangalore…
OMG at Sandys
A plan was made, people were roped in and the venue was decided.. We were all headed to Sandy’s Wallace Garden to attack, or rather devour the Oh My God…
Zara’s, Chennai
I had been out on a long early morning meeting across town, one that went on for nearly 2 hours. After that, caught up with a friend for coffee and…
Asli Punjabi Rasoi, chennai
Walking down from the gym after a good work out, my friend and I began talking about what’s up for dinner.. With no mood to get home and cook, plus…
Peacock, Bangalore
Hey, do you want to catch up for dinner? Sure, suggest a place and tell me when, shall land… ok, there is this restaurant called “Peacock” on 100ft road, just…
Sunny’s, Bangalore
The one restaurant that has created waves, both high and low in my circle is Sunny’s in Bangalore. So, as luck would have it this time when i was in…
Simar, Chennai
Khader Nawaz Khan road in Chennai has become an eat street, except unlike in other towns these eateries are neither road side joints nor are they small time cafes.
The Great Biryani Cookout from CFG
I’ve been with the Chennai Food Guide group for a while and its been an amazing journey! Apart from restaurant reviews, the team has now branched out into organising various…
Kebab Street, Chennai
As i walked down the narrow familiar lanes, i spotted the Sign board “Kebab Street”. A small place, it seemed alive with the bright lights and people buzzing about.
Donut House, Chennai
What is round, and sweet, or What is round and has cheese on top What is round and has a gooey sweet filling with a simple icing?
Pastas con los vehículos (Pasta with vegetables)
I am not talking about something that is Greek or Latin. It is Spanish, but for an Italian dish! 😃 The dish I am talking about is Pasta with vegetables…
Goanese Potato a la Chellam
Yes, Goanese potato.. Now stop flipping through your cookery books, this is a different recipe[ kinda sorta maybe] and no the Chellam is not Trisha from Gilli or other movies…
Fresca Pizzaria by Sandy’s, KNK Road
Do you want to get a sneak peek into something nobody has seen/experienced till date? That is all it takes for my interest to get piqued and antenna to go…
Kryptos by Willi
L-R: salad bar, the long table, the menu, pasta salad and bowl of pitted olives The last time i was here, the earth shook. No, i am not exaggerating, it…
Cafe Chokolade, Egmore, Chennai
Last week, when a friend and i were in Egmore, finishing up some errands, we were tired hungry and thirsty, and the 1st place that came into our horizon was…
Soup Nazi
I’ve always enjoyed watching Seinfeld, and this one awesome episode involving the Soup Nazi.. About a year or so ago, my cousin V studying in USA got the chance to…
Dewberry’s, Chennai
Tucked away inside a lane on Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Dewberry’s Resto Cafe is a small cozy cafe/restaurant serving up Fusion food amidst a lovely ambiance.
Zha Cafe, Chennai
After hearing about this place from friends and others, i finally managed to visit it last Monday evening. Turning into the narrow lane i spotted Bharat Senior secondary school and…
Home-made White Bread
The bread machine is back in action and it kicked into 1st gear straight away.. Its been over 6-8yrs since we last baked bread, for that matter baked anything..
Cup O Cafe, Pursaiwalkam
It was sheer luck that we ended up at Cup O Cafe today morning. Our usual adda – The Fruit shop of greams road was shut..
Rajdhani, Express Avenue, Chennai
The 1st time i visited this restaurant was on the day of the launch. Was at EA with 2 friends and we hopped in for dinner!! It was divine….
Recipe- Crisp cauliflowers
It had been raining, plus the weather was chill.. One of those days when we wanted something hot to nibble on! Grandparents were watching a Carnatic concert on TV while…
Caffe Crush, T Nagar
Located across the road from One MB, the Chat house on Habibullah Road, Caffe Crush is one of those places that you might miss if you dint know of its…
Peta Wrap
It had been a long and tiring day, plus i was unwell, sniffling away to glory. Towards evening, i could hear my tummy rumble as i was heading back home..
5 Senses, Chennai
We walked in towards the lift in this new swanky restaurant 5 Senses on Khader nawaz khan road… A we entered the roof top, we were pleasantly surprised at the…
Madras Kafe, Nungambakkam
The skies were having a party, and it was pouring non stop since morning. I stood in the balcony longing for a hot plate of Bhajji and coffee when the…
Cake Buffet at The French Loaf, Harrington Road, Chennai
So, i saw this “Cake Buffet at The French Loaf” ad in today’s Hindu.. I wondered how much dessert can one eat? Even though it is unlimited, even though the…
Anytime, GRT Grand- Cajun & Creole Festival
A few steps into the grand lobby and there it was, straight ahead. I noticed the Newspaper clipping collage with the board that said “Cajun & Creole fete” at the…
Pazham Pori [Banana Fritters]
“Try some Pazham pori”, she said bringing in a plate of what looked like Hot fritters.. It had a light golden colour on it and aroma wafting along the way…
Azulia GRT, Chennai
‘Marhaba Ma’am were the 1st words i heard as i hopped off the elevator and walked through the door into Azulia… This is the Greek/Mediterranean Restaurant in GRT, T Nagar.
Mun Veedu, Adyar,Chennai
There is a friend who likes to visit new restaurants, experiment with cuisines, actually she likes Indian cuisines as Italian and Continental are not spicy enough for her!!
Vipassana – Sound of silence!
It was the last day and we were finally allowed to talk! Yes, allowed to talk. My friend and I had just spent 10, waiting, it was almost 11 days…
Strawberry smoothie
Bells were going off in my Tummy as it was breakfast time and i had completely forgotten to make Oats or Porridge in the morning frenzy..
Parfait3
So, finally i managed to visit the much hyped Parfait3, which is walking distance from home… from the outside, it looked like a cafe, a bistro maybe… but on entering…
Japan Fruit…
Me: Is it a different kind of tomato? Gramma: No, it looks different… I havent seen this kind of tomato before Me: Hmm.. it is in the fruit section….
Escape Dine
When the food court is jam packed, and the restaurants are overflowing with people, the only place to head to is Escape Dine inside Escape Cinemas in the 3rd floor…
Karpagambal Mess, Mylapore
So, after much hype and a zillion friends, well, i exaagerate, it was just a handful of friends and a brother in law raving about the place, i finallly managed…
Fusion 9
Getting invited to Dine out midweek at a new swanky restaurant is definitely one way to perk up the week. I was headed to Fusion 9 in 2nd floor in…
September Tag- Day 16- What you ate!
Today was Friday… Rather Today is Friday…. and i wonder where the day went! its been a hectic few days, and today was no different..
Pastas
The last weekend when i was away and travelling, i ate Pasta atleast once a day, not because i love it that much, but because it was the only item…
Delightful Treats for Ramzan
The month of fasting is nearly over and Muslims across the world are gearing up to celebrate Ramzan [also called Ramadan or Id-Ul-Fitr]. And there is no hiding that Food…
Twist of Taste with Vineet Bhatia
I have seen a gazillion trailers for this show and finally managed to catch a few episodes of it and find it quite interesting….. Not only is it about food…
Saravana Bhavan, NSC Bose Road, Chennai
We waited and waited… We were tired and hungry.. We had been walking for nearly 2hours and all of us had been up at 5am!!
Burgundy’s in Somerset
It was Saturday evening and i was looking forward to an evening out. This evening i knew was going to be different, for it was going to be spend in…
Maya, unravelling the mystique of Nellore cuisine
Three tired and hungry friends went around Nungambakkam looking for a restaurant to have dinner in. We finally ended up at Maya, the newly opened restaurant on Khader Nawaz khan…
Pudina Peas Pulao with Spinach Kofta in Tomato Gravy
Today, i bring to you flavours from our home kitchen 🙂 It was nearly midnight and i was sitting in grandparents room having random conversations while flipping through Good Housekeeping…
Kirky’s, Adyar
While looking for a new restaurant to try, we remembered Kirky’s and made our way to the restaurant. There is a small boutique of sorts on the ground floor and…
Haji Ali
The 1st time i heard of Haji Ali fruit center was through my cousin, and on a Sunday we decided to visit the place. As we turned into Greams Road…
Tuscana, Chamiers Road
Italian food ranks on top among my favourite cuisines and Tuscana on Wallace garden had me at the 1st slice of pizza i bit into.
Mahamudra, Isha way of eating
The orange sign board was hidden amidst the branches of the tree.. As i entered the gate, the stone and glass building caught my attention… I was wondering where the…
The 3 friends
Location: Besant nagar beach to Karaikudi… Partners in Crime- Moi, Gils and Vidya Agenda: None!! We met, we chatted, we walked, we laughed, we enjoyed the gentle rain, and we…
[Project 365] Day 2- Amethyst
Amethyst, a place that was perfect for an evening with friends A place where meetings are held amidst calm surroundings A cafe, a shopping venue, a florist All of which…
what is..
What is it about families that has us going “Oh no, not again?’ What is it about calls from certain friends that make us go “Awww, couldnt we keep talking….”
No Onions, No Garlic… Thank you!!
What was/is the fuss all about? I kept wondering! Everytime there was/is a menu being planned or when someone mentions eating out or taking away, there was/is a hoo haaa…
Vinayaka Chathurthi is here…
We chant this prayer , receive blessings and then begin any new task- it could be going to school, starting work, a new home, birthday, and just about everything else…
Day 10 Camels and Cheats
Few years ago, when i made a visit to Delhi, we decided to up and do a mini trip with few other friends… one of the destinations we hit was…
Day 12 – Long time…
Does it happen only to me or others i wonder!!! I hear my name called out at random places, only to find the person to be my ex-colleague, school/college mate…
Day 6 – If i were……………….
Am really beginning to enjoy NaBloPoMo’s blog daily concept!! And so far, i’ve managed to find things i want to write about.. lets see how the rest of the day…
Indibloggers met..
March 20th seemed to have come faster than i thought. Was in Blore when i got the news of the Univercell Chennai Indiblogger meet, decided i shall attend it, and…
The “8′ Tag
Was tagged by Rakesh longgggggg back, and finally got the nudge i needed and doing it… 🙂 Drumroll please…….. 8 TV shows I like to watch: 1.
Giraffes in Chennai….
If anyone were to ask me “don’t you wish you were living elsewhere and not in this drab city?” I just might give them a thwack and send them packing!!
[Recipe] Beetroot & Garlic meet..
ot into one of those moods.. felt like cooking something fun.. and all i came up with were 2 beetroots that had become spongy… 🙂 Pulled em out, chopped em…
Movie.. M.A.S.H and kitchen invasion…
Woke up excited knowing i was gonna be out the door by 8.30am… and it was Sunday~!! We[me , friend, n her son] went to watch A Christmas Carol in…
Karthigai Deepam
Imagine walking into a home and welcomed by a zillion lights and lamps? Wouldnt that be a sight for sore eyes? well, that is almost how beautiful my grandparents home…
Cauvery on the go.. Coorg Part 3
Since we dint have any fixed agenda and were taking each day as it came, today was the day to head to Talacauvery in the Brahmagiri hills and it was…
Waste not…want not
Had gone to a friend’s wedding [ Met this wonderful guy through Apar and Archana].. MNA and i hit it off instantly and from there on we came buddies, who…
Happy Diwali
Hope this festival of lights, brings you every joy and happiness. May the lamps of joy, illuminate your life and fill your days with the bright sparkles of peace, mirth…
i dont wanna cook….
Phase 1 We had a part time cook at home.. he would come in the morning, make lunch, and dinner and scoot by 4ish… and then came a day when…
[Food] Pumpkin Soup with Almonds!!!
Ever since i had tasted my 1st spoon of Pumpkin soup at Eden [no, not heaven, but the veggie restaurant in Chennai, click on the link, wont u!!
Ants in my ………….
Every morning, its become a routine… i get up, off my bed, and start looking around my room… Behind the curtains under the books near the computer table underneath my…
Sneak peek into me
Doodle dum… doodle dee… 🙂 What Your Workspace Says About You You are an organized and detail oriented person. You have your life in order. You are hardworking and driven.
Mosaic of my life…
Picked up this tag from Vrij‘s blog and thought why not~~~ Here are the rules of this tag. 1. Type your answer to each of the questions below into Flickr…
The Noodles..
The noodles i made last nite… Here is the cherished recipe.. or rather lack of it… Here is what you need- Noodles- any kind, and any quantity(actually depends on how…
[Food] Kozhukattai payasam
A dessert that i love.. next to Jevvarisi(sabudana) payasam is probably this dish that i call Kozhukattai payasam.. Gramma makes the dough like they do for kozhukkatai..
Worms on a platter?
Like caterpillars? Those tiny green wriggley crawlies??? You must have played with one of them when you were small, as a toy.. and am sure you’ve seen some wriggling around…
[Cooking] Breakfast recipes
My all time favorite breakfast is rice flakes (we call it aval in tamil.. think its poha in hindi).. it is so easy to cook and tastes yummy too.
[Cooking] Bombay Chutney
Just another boring Sunday… well, not so boring thanks to the match between Aussies and India, where needless to say my team= Aussies won~~~ yipeee~~ but India did put up…
[Cooking] Sabudana Vada
Gramma had been wanting to make Sabudana aka Jevarisi Vada the past couple of days.. She had eaten some yummmy vadas during their last trip to Bby at a relatives’…
[Cooking] Kofta in Spinach gravy
After long, was watching tv in the evening with my gramma… we were surfing channels looking for something she wanted to watch.. since we dint find it, went over to…
Happpy Pongal… Pongal Nalvazthukkal
Come January, and all of us gear up for the Harvest festival of Pongal (aka Thai pongal.. Thai=tamil month, pongal=being the festive day and the food item prepared on that…
[cooking] Spinach daal
Yesterday, got a chance to cook after long.. our cook had taken off.. i saw this interesting recipe in the paper and decided to try it out.. i love SPinach..
Ganesha n Happinesss
Vinayaka Chathurthi @ home A festival celebrated in the month of avani on chaturthi (4th) day .Vinayaka is the first to be worshipped whenever we start anything and he holds…
Sanjeevanam – healthy eating…
My friend and i had decided to go out for lunch and we zeroed in on this place, cos we’d both heard abt it but not been there..