

Garden pasta
It's fun concocting my own recipes in an effort to use as many veggies from the garden as possible. This version of garden pasta has become one of my favorites. Step 1: Blend tomatoes, garlic, and a jalapeño. Pour the sauce into a pan, and add fresh herbs--rosemary, sage, thyme, and oregano. Sprinkle some salt to speed up the cooking process. Step 2: Grill sliced squash and zucchini. Step 3: Keep the grilled squash and zucchini on a side. Sprinkle some ground bell pepper on t


पुरवइया (Purvaiya -- The Easterly Wind)
My father loved nature. He had a keen appreciation for the outdoors, despite (or perhaps because of) living in city where green spaces were slowly being consumed by commercial and residential construction to accommodate a fast-growing and ambition-filled population. Yet, Papa would find ways to help us enjoy nature, especially during the time when he was in good health. I remember going to Bonta, officially Kamla Nehru Ridge, with my father and the family early in the morning