According to Phillip Schaff, the phrase ” All roads lead to Rome” is a reference to the Milliarium Aureum – a marble structure speculated to be the base of the milestone in the Roman Forum, the specific point to which all roads were said to lead. After attempting the Paris Marathon twice and the ‘bucket list’ London Marathon last yearContinue reading “ALL ROADS LEAD TO ROME”
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Aubergine Sabji
Every Indian state and family has their own secret recipes which they swear by….. It is known by many names ie vaangi bhajee, vayudennengya masala, kathrikai curry, badanaekai, etc etc. These are all perfect and we have all been witness too many duels between varying factions of the fairer sex as to which recipeContinue reading “Aubergine Sabji “
Sharmi’s Mango Curry (Menaskai Mango Gojju)
This is one of the best mango dishes ever. We tasted it for the first time at Sharmila’s place and I was hooked!!! It is an Udipi recipe and goes by the name of Menaskai Mango Gojju. Easy to make and can be stored in the fridge for a few days. This can be made withContinue reading “Sharmi’s Mango Curry (Menaskai Mango Gojju)”
Vaatli Dal- of time past, comfort food galore
There is a certain nostalgia when it comes to some food. While vada sambar reminds me of our indian coffee house, alu poha is associated with mohan ki tapri and vaatli daal is strongly ingrained with chaitra gauri during gudi padwa ( and the haldi kum kum with it). The freshness and simplicity is amazingContinue reading “Vaatli Dal- of time past, comfort food galore “
I am a Marathoner – Paris Marathon 2016
Paris Marathon 2016 “Noooo……” That was the sound to which i jumped out of bed. The alarm had gone off at 4am, i had dutifully shut it and went back to the victory march near the arc du triumphe. And then it was 5am. We scooted to the airport and barely managed to catch theContinue reading “I am a Marathoner – Paris Marathon 2016”
To my Kids with Love 