Food

Summer treats: Easy to try sandige aka vadam recipes

Sheets of sandige (Kannada word for vadams or fryums) neatly laid out to dry on terraces with kids keeping a close watch on them, was a common sight during the summer season.  Sandige making was a family ritual in summers and a much awaited one too.  Various kinds of sandige would be made, carefully dried,… Continue reading Summer treats: Easy to try sandige aka vadam recipes

Decor

Photoessay: Ma Pondy Cherie, Pondicherry: Bonhomie vibes and colour inspirations

As mentioned in one of my earlier posts, Pondicherry aka Pondy is a city that never disappoints me.  I manage to discover something new each time I visit this unique place.  Right from the southern quarter to the police museum, there is plenty to see and do while touring Pondy on an offbeat path.  One… Continue reading Photoessay: Ma Pondy Cherie, Pondicherry: Bonhomie vibes and colour inspirations

Arunachal Pradesh · Travel

Crafts Emporium, Ziro: an insight into the traditional crafts of Arunachal Pradesh

Given India’s immense diversity, it is not an understatement to say that our country is a treasure trove of traditional arts and crafts.  Every region, state and even individual towns and villages boast of their unique heritage of local crafts.  Whether it is textiles, painting, pottery, metalware or even jewellery, every place in India has… Continue reading Crafts Emporium, Ziro: an insight into the traditional crafts of Arunachal Pradesh

Switzerland · Travel

Photo essay: Switzerland Musings – cozy vignette and hygge inspirations

Browsing through old pictures during this period of lockdown is fast becoming a favourite pastime with me.  Reliving memories of travel and throwback to the ‘carefree’ times when one planned trips and stepped out, many a time, on a whim is indeed comforting.  While things may seem really gloomy at the moment, like everything else,… Continue reading Photo essay: Switzerland Musings – cozy vignette and hygge inspirations