Sri Lankan curries differ from many of the curries of their neighbor, India. While spices are the hallmark of both cuisines, Sri Lankan cooking has its own distinctive way of building flavor—through layers of roasted spices, toasted coconut, curry leaves, chilies, and aromatics. Do yourself … Continue readingSri Lankan-Crab Curry Club
Madurai is Tamil-born and Tamil-rooted—one of the oldest cities in the world, a metropolis that traded with ancient Rome and stood as a great capital long before Chennai was even dreamt of. According to legend, on the day Madurai was to be named, Lord Shiva … Continue readingMadurai- A journey into the past
With a bus full of tourists and locals, we raced past acres of Indian gum trees and up onto the hills. Indian bus drivers hold a very special place in my heart. With the motion sickness beginning to kick in, a vada became my saviour, … Continue readingMunnar-Into the Hills
Seattle is a city that deserves to be celebrated. The Asian persuasion runs deep in these parts of the world, but that’s not all that runs through these streets—or through the people I am lucky enough to call family now. It’s hard to write about … Continue readingSeattle
Cuba has always been a place of escape and once opportunity. For me, it is a country that stole my heart. For those who live there thou its not such an easy love affair, their hardship often hidden through their smiles and laughter. In fact, … Continue readingFreedom For Cuba 🇨🇺
Cuba, the land of Salsa, Mojitos and Cigars. One would think this is the life that was made for the Gods, but in reality, these images just offer an illusion into a country still trapped in its cold past, battling to break free. The voluptuous Cuba seems to be … Continue readingCuba Libre
Fort Lauderdale Back to the Deep Blue Another plane, another destination. On this occasion, my journey to the South-East coast of the United States wasn’t as highly-anticipated as some of my other culinary adventures. That being said, I was here and was going to make the most of … Continue readingFort Lauderdale
New York City Autumn in New York New York truly is all that it is hyped up to be – a city of dreams, a melting pot of cultures and some of the best food the planet has to offer. I headed into the Big … Continue readingAutumn in New York
Mumbai Mumbai | India’s Front Door The first thing that struck me about Mumbai, formerly Bombay, is how enormous the city is. Everywhere you turn, you find something to catch your attention. It’s full of dreamers and hard-labourers, starlets and gangsters, stray dogs and exotic … Continue readingMumbai | India’s Front Door
A Marriage Meander Goa, Love & An Indian Wedding Looking back, it’s been almost two years since this adventure but this adventure changed my stars and realigned my path. Goa, a tiny state in western India is more than beaches and trance parties. When I … Continue readingThe Wedding