Posts from the food category.
The cafe opened slower that morning.Not because it had to -But because Kaia wanted it that way.She stood behind the counter, sleeves slightly rolled, apron tied neatly, the early light slipping through the windows and settling right where she liked it most - the little baking corner kissed by a soft ray of sun.“I missed this,” she said, almost to herself.Mrs. Alder, arranging fresh flowers nearby,...
Across India scenes like this are easily found - women pickling fruits and vegetables, drying papad dough. Taking advantage of the searing heat and available produce. The burden however is almost completely borne by the women in the household. Men will play a peripheral role at best. or just loiter.
South San Francisco, United StatesIn a city where wellness meets innovation, food trends do not just happen. They evolve with purpose.San Francisco has always been ahead of the curve when it comes to mindful living. From organic produce to plant based diets, the demand for smarter food choices continues to grow. Now, a new category is quietly gaining attention across the Bay Area: freeze dried fru...
It is a story (1970s-Eastern India) of two girls from different backgrounds who gradually become close friends. Over time, fate takes them to different places and they lose contact as the distance between them grows. Yet when they eventually meet again, it feels as if nothing has changed.The diversity of their backgrounds is presented subtly through food, music, and language. These elements show h...
This is the story of two women (one mother, other mother-in-law of the author) from different cultural backgrounds who brought their families together through - food!One represents Tamil tradition, known for simple and balanced South Indian flavours. Tamil cuisine developed from agrarian practices and temple culture, with rice, lentils, coconut, tamarind, and spices forming its base. The other rep...
I recently signed up for a \Thindi Hopping\ event, an organized walk to explore authentic breakfast spots in and around Malleswaram. I joined in for few reasons1. A break from routine: I was stuck in the daily grind, even on weekends, rarely doing anything new or interesting. This felt like the perfect excuse to get out and do something different.2. Exploring a new side of Malleswaram: I only kn...
Winters in Pune: Mild Mornings, Golden Sunsets, and Cozy VibesWhen most people think of winter in India, they imagine foggy mornings in Delhi or freezing nights in the north. Pune, however, offers a completely different winter experience—gentle, pleasant, and quietly charming. Winters in Pune are less about heavy jackets and more about early-morning walks, warm cups of chai, and golden sunlight fi...
Have you ever sat in a beautifully lit café, sipping a hot cappuccino, watching plates fly out of the kitchen, servers glide between tables, and thought — How hard can it really be to run a restaurant?I have. More times than I can count.And every time, I’ve wildly underestimated the answer.Because from the customer’s side of the counter, everything looks effortless — the clink of cutlery, the arom...
The cafe was breathing again - that familiar morning hum Kaia loved the most. The sound of clinking cups, the smell of vanilla, and the faint music drifting from the old radio perched by the window.Elena was talking, as usual - her words tumbling faster than Kaia’s thoughts could keep up. “So, hear me out - what if we add raspberry glaze to the chocolate muffins? People love red things, you know. ...
Told my husband to prepare jira rice as I was still on my way to home. The universe just agreed with it!
