Bamboo and Bricks: Perfect for that quick getaway
Nestled amidst the dense vegetation on the Panshet-Ghod road, Bamboo and Bricks resort is just the perfect choice for those looking for a short getaway to escape the city rush … Continue reading
Shetty Lunch Home, Mangalore and my tryst with the best Chicken Ghee Roast..
Mangalore, the quaint coastal port town nestled at the border of Karnataka and Kerala, boasts of a cuisine as rich and varied as its beautiful landscape. The cuisine is famous … Continue reading
Review: Delish bakers, Wakad
I was looking for a baker who could make a customized cake for my son’s 1st birthday party. A friend suggested Delish Baker’s to me (he had been ordering customized … Continue reading
Book Review: Brahmaputra: The story of Lachit Barpukhan, The Assamese contemporary of Chhatrapati Shivaji
Brahmaputra: The Story of Lachit Barphukan – Assamese Contemporary of Chhatrapati Shivaji by Aneesh Gokhale My rating: 4 of 5 stars It is indeed quite a shame that school history … Continue reading
First impressions: The Blue Plate, Aundh.
I found myself close to Aundh for work last Friday, so I thought of treating myself to a relaxed solo lunch at The Blue Plate. This latest venture from the … Continue reading
South Indian Style Madras Cucumber Curry
I discovered Madras Cucumbers only when the husband moved to Chennai for work a couple of years ago. This member of the Cucurbit family isn’t quite easily available in the … Continue reading
Tasteful journeys Food Festival @ Flavors, Aundh.
Seasons Hotel in Aundh enjoys a prime location in that neighborhood and houses several different restaurants serving a variety of cuisines in its premises. They used to house the hugely … Continue reading
Restaurant Review: Arthur’s Theme Balewadi
Arthur’s Theme first opened in Koregaon Park quite a few years ago; and carved a niche for itself in the Pune dining scene, as they were probably the first restaurant … Continue reading
Kharvas
The very mention of Kharvas invokes a strong sense of nostalgia and refreshes childhood memory for me. This delicately flavored pudding, which is made in parts of Maharashtra and Karnataka … Continue reading
Cranberry Cake with a warm butter sauce
I was introduced to this traditional American Christmas bake by Laura, my professor’s wife; at the University of Missouri, while I was a grad student there. This one is a … Continue reading