During the holiday season, Barko relives memories of summers at their aunt’s house, where garlic potatoes became a beloved tradition. They broke this tradition to stay home, discovering old books and enjoying a nostalgic, enriching holiday. This time was filled with reading, cooking, family stories, and community service, making the holiday equally fulfilling.
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A SIMPLE GREEN LETTUCE SALAD WITH KULI KULI
by BARKO August 3, 2024The journey of rediscovering simple, fresh meals through a lettuce salad made with ingredients from her father’s farm. After visiting the farm, Barko shares a love for fresh produce, reflecting family traditions and healthy living. The salad features a unique dressing with Kuli Kuli (groundnut cake), emphasizing simplicity yet deliciousness.
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Migration Story- Part 2
by Melting Lemon Drop July 28, 2024Picking up the long overdue thread from Migration Story- Part 1 , I continue to narrate the travels and travails in my Migration Story with food, conversations, research and team building.
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Learning to cook Mini Samosas for Children’s Birthday Party
by Melting Lemon Drop July 2, 2024I went to learn how to make mini samosas from my foodie chef friend Richa once again on a rainy day recently. Funny, how it rains whenever I plan a trip to her place! 🙂
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Upcycling Story-Guava Pumpkin Salad & Chai
by Melting Lemon Drop June 27, 2024For Salad and Chai Lovers I had invited my friend Richa over for tea and she’s a salad lover. I thought a…
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Sparkling Bengal Gram Salad & Wooden Console Table
by Melting Lemon Drop May 11, 2024Cleaning up is usually a pain if you don’t use mechanical devices. Sparkling Bengal Gram Salad is my go-to option for a clean table, plate, bowl or floorboard. At times.
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Mutton Stew with Appams-A Poila Boisakh & Vishu Special Post
by Melting Lemon Drop April 13, 2024Mutton Stew with Appams is a favourite dish of mine. I didn’t originally have it with Appams though. It came later in life.
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Hainanese Chicken Rice with a Twist
by Melting Lemon Drop April 10, 2024Hainanese Chicken Rice is a comfort food in some parts of the world. I tried it for the first time in Singapore.…
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Cooking When You Travel- Notes from Airbnb Holidays in 2016 for “Raja Betas”
by Melting Lemon Drop August 18, 2017A little more about how to have fun with home-cooked meals during the holidays when you travel to a foreign country- especially useful for young adults.
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Breakfast When You Travel-Notes from a Spring Sunday in Bangalore
by Melting Lemon Drop July 7, 2017It’s turning out to be a pretty hot Spring Day and now I’ve built up a pretty healthy appetite. I return to rummage through the fridge. Always handy to have a few simple ingredients for a quick meal..