I love pastries. Anytime there is a box of pastries around, I end up eating nearly half of the box! I’m not exaggerating. This feat is typically accomplished in individual small bites. I break…
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This season of Game of Thrones has been absolutely incredible. There have been episodes that have kept us on the edge of our seats and ones that have completely broken our hearts. There have been some…
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My grandfather was a prolific gardener. When he lived with us, he had a garden with many Indian vegetables and herbs that he carefully tended over. I helped him pick weeds, but was honestly…
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On my trips to India, I always try to make it a point to stop at the Desai household in Delhi. Our family has been the dearest of friends with the Desais for longer than…
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I avoided making granola for years. I read countless recipes on blogs that extolled the virtues of homemade granola, but for some unknown reason, I just didn’t do it. I kept stubbornly buying granola…
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Yogurt is consumed all over India in a vast number of ways. On the savory end, it’s used in raitas, mixed with rice, or even as the base for a meat marinade. On the sweet…
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With much hesitation, and some gentle coaxing to convince my parents, I took a year off between college and medical school. For so many reasons, this was one of the best decisions I ever…
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In Gujarat, the state that my family is from in India, we eat a lot of legumes. They are a staple food and show up at meals throughout the seasons as they store very well.…
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A few years ago, Srini and I were visiting my cousin and his family in Seattle. They were moving to a new neighborhood and we spent a sunny spring day wandering through it exploring the shops and…
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Game of Thrones is finally back! I’m so excited! As I’ve mentioned before, Srini and I love Game of Thrones. We religiously watch every episode and once the season ends, we endure the excruciating…