The year was 1980. The month January. I was in my final year in school. Board exams were in January. A few months have passed from the time I was selected to the school cricket team. It was a fulfilling moment. I ended up playing a few matches, scored a few runs and took some … Continue reading The Ashwin Saga
My favourite Uncle
Do we appreciate people when they are alive? Or do we see their greatness only when they are no more? My favourite Uncle passes away a few months ago. This is my gratitude towards him. Pranam. My earliest memory was when I was really young. A well dressed gentleman would come to drop/pick up his … Continue reading My favourite Uncle
Tiger Trails Dudhwa
As you grow older you earn for company. As my wife says, better to travel as a group rather than as a couple! We found the perfect pair and location when my friend suggested that we go to Dudhwa. Eh! Never heard of this place. He said "Guaranteed tiger sighting!". My adrenalin and enthusiasm went … Continue reading Tiger Trails Dudhwa
Helping you see what you do not see!
There has been too much cricket of late! The calendar is full and players are worried about burnout. Just after the Indian Premier League, India had a forgettable outing in the World Test Championship. Being second, a second time in a row is not something that the fans appreciate in a country of 1300 million. … Continue reading Helping you see what you do not see!
The Traffic Light
It is the season of festivals. Diwali, the festival of lights is upon us. Dipam + Avali = Light + Rows = Row of lights. This festival signifies fundamentally new beginnings, irrespective of whether you are welcoming Ram upon his return from Lanka after defeating Ravana or whether it is the celebration of Krishna killing … Continue reading The Traffic Light
Economics in the Kitchen
Now that we have a beautifully designed kitchen and the right equipment we are all set for producing great food. Wait, now we need to understand the critical third ingredient. Time for some Economics 101 - the theory of demand and supply and how it impacts the production of innovation (meaning great food) in our … Continue reading Economics in the Kitchen
Kitchen Equipment .. non Electrical
There are certain kitchen equipment which make a difference between cooking good food and great food. Here is my curated list in no particular order of importance. 1] Kitchen Scale & Measuring Cups/Spoons : I remember when we bought one first. It was on a trip to Malaysia and we were roaming around in some … Continue reading Kitchen Equipment .. non Electrical
Kitchen Equipment .. Electrical
Now that we have a well designed kitchen, we need to staff it. I mean not with the Cook, but with proper equipment so that the process of cooking becomes easier. Where do we begin? Let me start with what I mean by equipment. For me an equipment is something that helps with the cooking … Continue reading Kitchen Equipment .. Electrical
The brown paper bag
The alarm rang loud and clear. The time was 0430 AM. Raju realised it was time to wake up. There was a general buzz around the house. His parents were up already. Raju was moving away. To a new place, a new home and a new school. The box was packed already and after a … Continue reading The brown paper bag
Kitchen Design
Which is the most important room in the house? For some it is the living room, for others the study and from some others it is the bedroom. It is ironical that very rarely we come across someone extolling the virtues of kitchen as the centre piece of the house. I think there are many … Continue reading Kitchen Design
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