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BACK FROM PUNE… the Oxford of the East!
“Oh, why can’t we break away from all this, just you and I, and lodge with my fleas in the hills? I mean, flee to my lodge in the hills” S.J. Perelman, Will B. Johnstone, and Arthur Sheekman, Monkey Business We’re back from a hectic and fun trip to the city of Pune which lies to the West of India, and is often referred to as the culture capital of Maharashtra, the Queen of the Deccan, and the Oxford of the East. The Oxford of the East because of the numerous educational institutions there which draw students from around the world. A beautiful city, pleasant weather and nice folk, polite…
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Amici Café … ♥ Good food, friends and menu sampling ♥
“Using lots of fresh foods, fruits and vegetables, helps to keep the menu buoyant – I don’t know if that’s the right word, but it keeps a balance of freshness and health.” Sally Schneider Got an invite from the beautiful Amici Cafe in Khan Market, New Delhi … “In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we’re reaching out to a select set of Delhi-based food bloggers to come in and sample our specially prepared ‘Aphrodisiac’ menu”. I looked forward to sample the special menu, and was also thrilled to get an opportunity to meet a few Delhi bloggers. Have virtually bumped into Anita from Mad Tea Party and Sid of Chef…
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Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24: NO MEAN BEAN – A VANILLA BEAN
Ah, you flavor everything; you are the vanilla of society” Sydney Smith When Foodbuzz invited proposals for September’s 24 24 24 I knew it was time to explore my favourite bean, and I’m thrilled they picked me. No, I’m not talking about the French bean, neither the kidney, not the haricot, unfortunately not the java bean…and NO, not even Rowan Atkinson. It was time to get to the heart of the VANILLA BEAN! My exposure to this intriguing bean, in essence, actually knowledge of it’s very existence came via 2 of my favourite blogs – Canelle et Vanille & Tartlette. Both blogs beautifully inspirational, nurtured by ‘Pastry Chef’ bloggers who…
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A WALK THROUGH THE STREETS OF OLD DELHI
“We talk, we bake, we laugh, we are!” Jamie @ Life’s A Feast via twitter I love the jingle to that opening quote. It pretty much sums up our foodie lives taken over by blogging, baking, twittering… Comes via twitter from my friend Jamie – a mad-hatter American in Paris!! Sorry I’ve been a bit slack of late. Time continues to fly by & I’ve been a tad busy of late. Time flies otherwise as well, or maybe it’s just that i’m getting old. After all, my little blog here is turning 2 today! It’s been a long, fun journey, & I can’t believe I’ve come such a long way,…
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ITALIAN CHICKEN ON STICKS… & SOME SHOPPING IN NEW DELHI !!
“Do not be afraid of simplicity. If you have a cold chicken for supper, why cover it with a tasteless white sauce which makes it look like a pretentious dish on the buffet table at some fancy dress ball?” Marcel Boulestin Have had a busy week, & just when I thought the kids were finally back to school after a 2 month vacation, ‘they’ (the district authorities) decided to extend the vacations! Too hot for all kids to be at school, so we have them home for another week. Phew! On the brighter side of life, we did manage to get a few random showers, which means we might expect…
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FRUITS IN THE HIMALAYAS…& PEACH-ROSEMARY JAM RECIPE
“Thought is the blossom,language the bud,action the fruit behind.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Here’s a little more about our recent trip into the hills, the adventurous beginning of which you can read about in my first post here. This second post is a bit of a fruity one; well mostly anyway. Ramgarh is a serene hill station in the Himalayas, perched at an altitude of about 1800 m above the sea level. It is quite the idyllic place for offbeat leisurely holidays in peace and tranquility, & is known for its fruit orchards and wonderful views of the Himalayas. On clear days you can see the snow-capped ranges of the Himalayas…
