Simplicity Coimbatore ,Coffee estate at Chikmagalur A hot cup of filter coffee is something I have learned to savour in the recent years. If it’s served strong and frothy in a davara the joy in enjoying every sip is doubled. But I must confess that I did not really delve into the intricacies of how […]
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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 ; […]
The Frugal Gourmet at Lovedale
Simplicity Coimbatore ,The frugal gourmet People who have read Enid Blyton stories as children will be able to identify with my articles which talk of quaint country sides, whimsical details and other enchanting sights. Well I had another one of those special Enid Blyton fairytale moments when I walked into Sharmila Dharmapalan’s lovely home. […]
Uday Balaji – The Whisky Advisor
Hindu Metroplus , Drinking with authority It’s funny how vocabulary enhancements happen from the unlikeliest of sources ! This week the new word that I picked up is ‘dram’. A dram is the fluid measurement used to measure whisky. It’s from the whiskey advisor website, conceptualised and maintained by Uday Balaji who also has an […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cast iron cookware
The Hindu Metroplus , Iron clad benefits The irumbu vadachatti is a vintage kitchen accessory that has always existed and been passed on from one generation to the next, in South Indian kitchens. Over the years, somehow the health advantages took a back seat in this thought process of choosing cooking utensils. With the emergence […]
Chettinad Diaries
The Hindu Metroplus , Chettinad Diaries 1.Weaver’s colony What was once a thriving colony of over 2000 weaver families has dwindled greatly and is now reduced to a mere handful who work at the hand operated looms.Chettinad cotton sarees are much loved for their vibrant colours and traditional patterns.The proprietors at both Senthil Kumar […]
Uthukuli Palace
The Pollachi Papyrus , Carved in grandeur The Uthukuli Aranmanai, an impressive vision of traditional construction styles is a reflection of the grandeur and celebratory lifestyle led by the Zamindars of Uthukuli. It’s upkeep and maintenance are now in the hands of Shri. Arun Kumar Kalingarayar and his son Siddharth Kalingarayar. Zamin Uthukuli has been […]
Open Kitchen pizzeria & deli
The quaint hill town of Coonoor has seen a few changes since the summers of my childhood.That’s why I was most excited to see the sign that said ‘Open Kitchen pizzeria & deli‘ set above the provision store at Bedford. Apart from a couple of mentions on my instagram feed about the pizzas I didn’t […]
