fresh food during holidays

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.

The 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.

Picking 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.

I 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! 🙂

For Salad and Chai Lovers I had invited my friend Richa over for tea and she’s a salad lover. I thought a…

Cleaning 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.

Mutton Stew with Appams is a favourite dish of mine. I didn’t originally have it with Appams though. It came later in life.

Hainanese Chicken Rice is a comfort food in some parts of the world. I tried it for the first time in Singapore.…

A 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.

It’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..