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A Crafty Haul of Happiness from iTokri: Handcrafted Treasure Trove
You know that feeling when you discover a place that feels like a wonderland for your soul? That’s exactly what happened when I stumbled upon iTokri – a colourful, heartwarming…
Breaking Barriers: Everyday Taboos around Women
I had written a post sometime back around periods and how there were hard customs followed at home here. This post is more about the taboos for women in a…
Homeward Bound, But Unmoored…
The wheels touch down, and I breathe. I have landed in what used to be “Home”. Or at least, that’s what the GPS claims. Yet, as I step out into…
Indie Dogs: Decoding Their Behaviour and Building Trust
Indie dogs, also known as desi dogs, are a vibrant and diverse group of canines found throughout India. They come in all shapes and sizes, with unique personalities and quirks.
Things to Keep in Mind When Adopting an Indie Dog
Collage of indie dogs I’ve come across during my travels You might be someone who loves dogs and has always dreamt of having one at home.
Live a Meaningful Life and not one attached to Material Things
In today’s world, it’s easy to get caught up in pursuing material possessions. We’re constantly bombarded with messages/ads telling us that we need the latest gadgets, clothes, cars, and memberships…
Minimalist… The transition!
Growing up, I honestly did not want much. I was not one to ask my parent for this and that and more. Often am unsure if it was just me…
Skywatch Friday.. Shades of The Sky
The varied colours of the sky across November from our balcony..I love waking up every morning and looking right outside the window, watching the sky light up slowly….
Skywatch Friday… Colours and drama
Recipe and a story… Our Family’s Salna
If you were to go out and tell someone you had salna with parotta, they would immediately ask for the name of the place where you had it..In the South…
Skywatch Friday.. city skyline
One evening last week, there was thunder, lightening and good hour of rains where the sky was just this magical pinkish hue… Thankfully it cooled down and I enjoyed the…
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…
Skywatch Friday – Home & views
We were finally home, and even though it was one helluva holiday, we were exhausted after all those flights, and jumping time zones. Our bodies were confused, we were sleeping…
Skywatch Friday… Clouds and Mist..
The sky today morning… Uff.. beautiful~ All are mobile clicks with a lot of effort [ well, Nature had done 90% of the job, but i had squeeze the camera…
Skywatch Friday – Different Moods, different shades
I love standing in the balcony and gazing at the sky… watching the clouds glide along, sometimes the sun peeks out and other times dark clouds are all I see.
Madras day … Aug 22nd
Chennai turns 382 years as the city celebrates ‘Madras Day’ today. It was on August 22, 1639, that the village of Madrasapatnam was purchased by the East India Company from…
[Skywatch Friday] Clear skies after the rain
We have had a few weeks filled with nothing but dark clouds, and crazy rains scattered through the day. The last two days has been clear skies and chill weather……
[Skywatch] Cloudy with splash of rain
There has been such a drastic change in the weather, it has been raining on & off the past few days and we are rejoicing… It feels so good to…
[Skywatch] From the terrace
Last evening, I went up to the terrace cos the ACT guys wanted to sort out the cable, and install a connection at home. While the rep was busy doing…
[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…
[Recipe] Padhir Peni or Chiroti
I am not sure when my romance with the Padhir Peni began, but must be a decade ago.. Since it is a Karnataka based dish, I must have had it…
Mushrooms at home..
Few weeks ago while walking outside mom spotted this Mushroom in the garden. She immediately called me and asked if I saw it.. It was large, white and beautiful.
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.
Turmeric Blooms at Home
Few weeks ago one evening when I wandered towards the backyard, I noticed pretty flower in the Tulasi pot.. Called gramma who clarified that it was Turmeric flower… Am hoping…
Eggless Banana-Pistachio Bread [ bread machine]
I was at home unwell, and it was one of those blah evenings. Couldn’t sleep, wasn’t able to sit on laptop and do any work..
Happy Birthday Madras…
Woah, you are 375 years old today.. No No, you are 375 years young today…. Happpy birthday to the only city I call home… I knew you back when you…
A milestone…
It is July 2014 and that means it has been a year since I moved out. Wow, I never thought this far when I took the decision to move to…
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…
2013, the year that was
Luckily, I have been blessed with an amazing understanding set of friends who have been my rock, pillar and much more.. They are always there, to pat me on my…
S for Six Months
Days flew by So did Months And now it has been 6 months since I moved out to live on my own! [err, for those who did not know about…
[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…
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.
N for New Address
After years of yearning After months of searching After hours of deliberating I have finally done it. I now have a new address. I have moved And now can proudly…
[Recipe] Tawa pulao
Last evening while out walking, suddenly it hit me.. I knew what I was going to make for lunch today [monday]. I quickly walked across towards More supermarket and bought…
Relishing The challenge- Fly like a bird
If you were to ask me- What is that one thing which when done you would say “ah that was what relishing the challenge was all about”?, I wouldn’t bat…
Relishing the Challenge- Chugging along the coast
It was around this time 5yrs ago when my friend called asking if I would like to go to Goa? I was excited and replied “ofcourse”.
Relishing the Challenge- Race home
Invariably every week I manage to meet up with this gang of friends. We either meet for a cup of coffee or dinner or a movie.
Colorful Salad
So I was in one of those weird moods today, and that is all I needed to whip up this salad. I opened the fridge, stood in front of it…
[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)…
From the Anklets of a Homemaker by Subhashini
“The painter had no colors left to paint the night. He embellished it with dreams….“[via twitter] “Rhyme in the recipe. Meter in the measured spices.
Pongal… Kanu pidi…
1st comes Bhogi, the day when old and unwanted things are burnt and thrown out to ring in the new. The highlight of the day is Bholi [rice pancake with…
Adios 2012 Hola 2013
Yet another year has gone by, flown by, but then it dint really fly by. I sat back and watched the days fly, and the months roll out.
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..
Cooking is an art
When baking, follow directions. When cooking, go by your own taste. ~Laiko Bahrs How true… I am reading this quote for the 1st time, but i have been doing exactly…
Vanakkam Chennai
August has become a month of great significance, it is when Madras celebrates The Madras day, its birth along with various other festivities. I was born here, born when the…
Project 365 Day 51 Flash
Was playing around with my camera and this object few days ago.. any guesses on what this is?? It glows upon touch, it glows throughout It dims not untill you…
Bring out the butter
Its time for some celebrations once again.. Today is Lord Krishna’s Birthday– we call it Krishna Jayanthi/Gokulashtami, while some others Janmashtami.. Lord Sri Krishna was born on the ‘Rohini‘ nakshatram…
[Wordless Wednesday] 3
The white cat
The white cat sneaked into our home through the window in my room I watched him dash by Ran to chase him out Shoo shoo, i followed him into the…
Day 9 – Together
It has been a long day, so for a change am gonna do no talking and let the picture do all the talking!! 🙂 participating in my 1st Wordless Wednesday……
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…
Shards of glass…
is what i saw when i woke up today morning… Startled, scared, disoriented, i awoke to the noise of glasss shattering.. half groggy, i could make out granpa standing near…
Feb 13 – 16…
13th the Friday – be wary all say!!! Dint care much for it… but that morning dint really start off well…saw granpa on the bed sleeping [ it was around…
[fiction or watever] The love!!!
She walked out onto the porch He looked up at her and then went back to staring into space… She sat next to him… put his head on her lap……
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…
weekend trails.. Part II
Day 2 Sunday, 29th June Sunday dawned bright and early… we had showered, changed and ready to go by 7… Went downstairs, had breakfast (came complimentary with the room) and…
New addition to my room..
During my Delhi trip [ which happened long long ago.. in sep 07], i had picked up this chime from Dilli Haat [ what an evening it was, had been…
Dad turned 60… and we had celebrated in style…
Am back.. after a brief stint of goin invisible, things have settled down and we are all back to routine… was away from net/blog for abt 5-6days… 🙂 a lot…
A woman’s day is never done!!! :)
A Woman’s day is never done… Woman: Hello God! Yet another day has dawned and here I am once again in front of you. Please make sure Gan gets to…