Bali Notes

A month ago I was contemplating a quiet vacation at a resort near Coimbatore and my cousin was looking for an exotic vacation. Somewhere during our conversations, the plans converged and we ended up booking...

Unfriending is official now

Unfriending just got formal recognition – The new Oxford American Dictionary has announced it as the word of the year. For the uninitiated,unfriend – verb – To remove someone as a ‘friend’ on a social networking site such as Facebook.Although the word may be new, as a concept ‘unfriending’ is not something new, at least not to those who grew up in India. The Tamil word for it is ‘Kaa’. Children unfriend each other by simply telling them ‘I am Kaa with you. You are not my friend anymore.’ I think Hindi-speaking children use “katti’ for this. Kaa...

Demand for change

I remember a scene from a Tamil film I had seen some years ago . Two friends get off an auto and one of them takes out a 500 rupees note and the auto driver graces him with an expletive he has developed precisely for such people indicating he cannot exchange it. So the other friend pays. Then they stop at a roadside tea shop for tea and bananas where again friend A flashes his 500 note and friend B pays. This is repeated several times in various places and friend B ends up spending more than 500 during the scene while the man with the 500 rupee...

Herbal Tea Egg

Herbal Tea Egg is a traditional dish. It is known for its nutritious and health tonic properties. Ingredients:1 tsp white pepper3 star anise1 cinnamon1 tsp aniseed 1 tbsp Chinese tea1 tsp 5 spice1 tbsp...

Steamboat

Steam boat is best eaten during cold weather. It keeps your body warm. Many types of seafood, mushrooms, meat and fishballs are used. You can just put in anything in the soup and enjoy whatever food you...

25 Random Things About Me

I was tagged by Amruth and Naveen for writing the 25 random things about me. Well I gave it a thought and slept over it :) *remembers a dialog from last episode of Grey's Anatomy* And here is my list:I am in absolute love with Abhi-Niki from Dill Mill Gayye so much so that I make video mixes, write fictional scenes on these characters. I am loving this creative side of mine :)I like doing something creative after office may it be cooking something new, painting a glass or pot or knitting. Though I end up picking first option most of the time because...

Ginger And Lemon Enzyme

Ginger is used in Chinese medicine. It helps to get rid of flatulence in the body. It can improve blood circulation, lessen stomach cramp and reduce pain in joints.Lemon is good for sore throat and phlegm.Ingredients:300...

Bitter Gourd And Wolf berry Seed Enzyme Vinegar

Bitter gourd is a good source of vitamins and minerals. It is good for diabetes and lowering of blood sugar in the body. It is also good for treating blood disorders like boils and skin problems.Bitter...