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Our near-encounter with a bear

November 6, 2020January 27, 2026

This is not so much of a post. I love sharing a few personal stories every now and then. And this is a small episode from our lives. A few years ago, my husband and I had gone camping with his brother to Kings Canyon National Park in California. Believe me when I say this…

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How to make Rasam Powder at home – A Karnataka Inspired Recipe

November 5, 2020February 2, 2022

There is nothing like a warm bowl of lentil-y garlic-ky rasam with rice and a peppery potato curry in this world. It is the ultimate comfort food that isn’t loaded with calories and makes you feel like you are wrapped in a cozy blanket by the fireside in winter. A good rasam builds with time…

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New York – The city that never sleeps

November 4, 2020January 27, 2026

New York city to me is the city of hope. A strong invisible rope that runs along the city binds every New Yorker together and this is visible to an outsider like me. You can feel a strong sense of community amidst the chaos and it’s beautiful to see.  Driving to New York city from…

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Pakoda Story – Waiting for Mr. Kamesh

November 3, 2020

I hear an annoying buzz in my ear. It’s the damn fly again. A man pedals by on his bicycle. The smell of pakodas are wafting in the air. Mmmm….. delicious! I bet it’s the Pakoda House. Maybe I’ll swing by later… HONK! A car wants me to move out of the way. Maybe I’ll…

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