The coincidences which life throws your way are at times so difficult to fathom but it is acknowledged with immense gratitude. Let me tell you what I mean ! All my life the women in my family , mother, aunts, grandmother and her sisters (you get what I mean…the large Indian family network) have never […]
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Sweet Sprinkles by Deepa Pathmanathan
Simplicity Coimbatore , Sweet Sprinkles ALL IMAGE CREDITS FOR THIS ARTICLE : DEEPA PATHMANATHAN It was January,way before the reality of a looming pandemic, when a good friend and a die hard foodie at that ,asked me if I had tasted the baked goods made by the ‘sweet sprinkles’ lady. Having never heard of the […]
Trash Cooking – tops and tails,roots and shoots
Simplicity Coimbatore ,Trash cooking The awareness about food has been catching on like wildfire in recent years.Everywhere we go,there’s an opinion, a curiosity and an interest to experiment with food and to experience and be exposed to as many culinary food journeys as one possibly can! It’s an exciting time to be a foodie. Ingredients […]
Deepavali palagaram
Simplicity Coimbatore ,Deepavali palagaram One bite of the soft , yellow boondi ladoo and it was like I was a kid all over again. My grandaunt was skilled at making the softest of boondi ladoos and she is often in our thoughts.The entire family would wait for her to make this much sought after sweet […]
Agriturismo Tananei
The first time I heard of Agriturismo Tananei was when a dear friend asked if I would like to spend some time at an olive grove in Tuscany. The Tuscan region of Italy is much talked about all over the world for it’s food, architecture,vineyards and lots more. Agriturismo essentially means a farm stay ; […]
Uzhave Thalai 2.0 – conclave on sustainable farming
Hindu Metroplus, From earth to earth Uzhave thalai 2.0 organised by The Indian Chamber for Commerce and Industry Coimbatore,for the second consecutive year, took place at the Hindustan Arts and Science College. The kit given to each participant comprised among other things a booklet containing elaborate information on sustainable farming and introductory notes on the […]
Thevar Attam (Dance of the gods)
The Pollachi Papyrus , Thevar aatam The drive from the outskirts of Pollachi town towards the picturesque Aliyar is dotted with small villages, one among which is known as Kambaalapatti, populated by folk who have lived there over generations. While they all earn their livelihoods in diverse ways, their lives are intrinsically interconnected, thanks […]
Crocheted in Coonoor
Hindu Metroplus, Beautifully hooked ? Summertime in Coonoor is when we folks in the plains get to be temporary residents of this charming hill station. It’s also when we catch up with friends ,enjoy the unparalleled beauty of the mist descending down the hill tops,the flitting of bulbuls,the myriad colourful seasonal flowers and take in […]
Chettinad’s food scenes
The Hindu Metroplus Coimbatore , The spice conundrum On a recent visit to Chettinad, several food facts came to light: the food doesn’t have to be loaded with spice; vegetarian options are just as delicious; most homes and establishments still retain traditional cooking techniques; and pressure cookers don’t rule the kitchen! The uppu kari […]
Farmers’ Market in Coimbatore
The Hindu Metroplus Coimbatore , The sustainable sandhai An image of a lone farmer supporting a massive plough was part of a Whatsapp forward that caught my immediate attention.People from all walks of life are striving to make the farm to table connect with deep emphasis placed on sustainable and natural methods of […]
