Exploring Enervation: Week 6
I had an interesting meeting with a Naturopathic doctor at the Varkala Nature cure hospital - the waiting list here is for months -...
Of Fasting & Fantasies: Week 2
The herbal juices fast ended after five days and water fasting began this week. Perhaps the gradual move made the hunger pangs mild and...
Time Lapse in Fort Kochi
In the 90's, the town of Fort Kochi was a simple sleepy one lane street with large Dutch buildings, mostly yellow and white churches...
Auburn: After the Gold Rush
The Courthouse at Auburn stands above the town, visible from the highway, almost inviting you to explore the city.
Back in the days of 1840's,...
Like Cats, Like China
Through the night, rain had fallen and I would wake when it stopped. At six I noticed it seemed to taking a breather and...
Corn: Tainted Sunshine
This a big alert!
This wonderful grain with its sweet fibre is now a vicious food.
The cause - it is mostly genetically modified and sprayed...
Four hours at Narita
I have fantasised about Japan since Pico Iyer took me to his Kyoto and shared his adventures in The Lady and the Monk. I...
About Me
Food has defined my life: one side of the family is gluttonous and has some wickedly good cooks- specially my uncles and every meal is a discovery in flavours. The other side is austere, minimal and happy to eat a set balanced menu everyday… Read More