Upon my last visit to Sri Lanka, I tried the best (yoghurt) dessert of my life! While driving from the surf town of Welingama across the bustling fruit market in Galle, our eyes caught the attention of the local vendors with tiers of claypot containers. Stopped at the pretext of buying … [Read more...]
Mindful in the Mundane: In Search of the Perfect Dos(h)a in Mysore
When each sunset becomes a visual delight, leaving you in a cotton candy haze, you know you have arrived in a special place. I had no care in the world for Mysore, until recently, when I visited the Ashtanga capital, to pursue yoga and Ayurved. Of sandalwood, silk, sweets, and surreal … [Read more...]
Vietnamese Raw Mango Salad with Dried Fish
Vietnamese cuisine pairs together some of the most beautiful flavours. Every dish is made with a whole bunch of fresh, delicate, salty and fermented flavours. My visit to Vietanam early this year, taught me a lot about its cuisine. Even though the key flavours in Vietnamese food have been … [Read more...]
Of traditional family recipes, open kitchen and delectable porky treats; welcome to Mr’s V’s Morning Glory Restaurant, Hoi An.
When it comes to my favourite city in Vietnam, the picturesque (lantern city) Hoi An, proves to be dangerously addictive and ceaselessly charming; and when it comes to the best food, no one knows better than Ms. Vy herself. Set against the backdrop of the ancient town of Hoi An, the … [Read more...]
Black Gold: The Paradox of Coffee Trades
Neoliberal globalization and the coffee crisis (1990-) Where exactly does the coffee dollar go? In the developed world, every dollar spent on coffee is divided among the coffee growers, traders, processors, roasters, sellers, states and transnational corporations involved … [Read more...]