It’s tea time

The weather is just awesome in this part of the world these days. Gray overcast skies, misty mornings, rain-drenched afternoons and breezy evenings – it’s been a perfect winter in the emirates this season. And what better way to enjoy the weather than with a hot cup of tea. I forever loved my milky tea […]

Drive to Kalba

Sometime in December we went on a long drive to Kalba. The original plan was to do a picnic on Kalba creek or near the mangroves. But because of a late start the picnic turned out to be just a drive with a short halt near the creek and for snacks in between. Kalba is […]

Happy 2011

Fireworks at the Burj Khalifa

Stuffed paranthas in Sharjah

November back home in Delhi is the onset of winter when the heart most desires is the warmth of the quilts and the flavour of sugary ginger tea. As the temperature dips the appetite grows. Food around this time takes centre stage and so do the list of winter recipes whipped out of the kitchen. […]