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Alphabet Soup: 2012-10-07
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Wednesday, 10 October 2012. And let us get reacquainted with. Yes, back after donkeys years and so thrilled to be making my presence felt by actually posting something - rather than drafting and shutting down :-(. Today, as the day dawned I felt all nostalgic and began craving for Arabic food. Too bad nothing credible around in Goa. So after a refrigerator-raid. Baba Ghanoush it was. So here it is. The humble yet awesomely flavourful Arabic salsa ;-). Tried, tested and posted by. Links to this post.
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Alphabet Soup: 2008-04-06
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Wednesday, 9 April 2008. Tiring days, lovely recipes. I am champion of the ‘Cooking as therapy’ theory. I believe it and practice it faithfully. But there are these stray days where all theory and philosophy step out of the big wide window and take a long walk. Yesterday was one such day, flesh was failing and spirit lay low. I’ve heard, true character is recognized in the darkest hour…! Like a blessing my husband comes to rescue with a ‘secret’ recipe at hand. He whipped it in a jiffy. Finally, the Swee...
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The legend of Dona Paula – truth or tall-tale | lotus of countless petals
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Lotus of countless petals. April 16, 2007} The legend of Dona Paula – truth or tall-tale. At the place where two famous rivers meet the Arabian Sea lies the once secluded bay of Dona Paula with the fine view of Marmugao Harbour. This place carries with it an aura both romantic and mythical. Here’s a peek into this enigmatic scene. Times of India -Goa Plus 13th April 2007. Blessy Thomas @ 7:39 pm [filed under My Work. April 16, 2007 at 8:26 pm. Very Informative…have visited Goa 2 times and have gone...
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The quaint beauty of Tibetan culture | lotus of countless petals
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Lotus of countless petals. April 18, 2007} The quaint beauty of Tibetan culture. The plain dusty ground gets transformed into the dazzling ’Tibetan Market’ between the months of October and May. Step inside and you will feel the Zen-like calmness exuding from every corner of the place. In the background, you can hear the soothing Buddhist chant ’Om Mani Padme Hum’ (the sound of Silence, the diamond in the lotus). Right from pure silver jewellery and woolies to Buddhist Chant CDs and meditation bowls.
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Zest for life! | lotus of countless petals
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Lotus of countless petals. April 29, 2007} Zest for life! But where does it say that an HIV positive person has to be sickly and look emaciated? This zestful, energetic guy in his early 30s is Jaffer Inamdar for you; the Founder and President of Positive Life Foundation. Positive Life Foundation is a one-of-kind association in Goa that has a Drop In Center (DIC) for People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHAs) in Goa. Can you imagine what I went through? Times of India-Goa Plus 27th April, 2007. Fill in your deta...
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Isn’t it cold out there? | lotus of countless petals
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Lotus of countless petals. January 19, 2008} Isn’t it cold out there? I will bet my new Camelskin ( Read:Imaginary) Prada, that a majority of you people are reading this scribble only because it had something to do with the weather. Oh come on, admit it. We all love dissecting the weather. A study conducted by the Institute of Conversational skills vis-à-vis Weather, establishes rather firmly that something like ninety six point eight eight per cent of us mortals break the ice by discussing the weather.
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April | 2008 | lotus of countless petals
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Lotus of countless petals. April 14, 2008} A total knockout! What do you get with a perfectly blend handwork, aptitude and great tutelage? The answer to this question resides in the picturesque village of Chapora. Soniya gives her coach, Fabrizio Petroni, all credit for her success. Petroni, an Italian national settled in Goa for the past seven years, lives for Boxing. A champ in Italy himself, he moved here in search of a relaxed life. After having coached many national Boxers, Fabrizio admi...8220;I ha...
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Alphabet Soup: 2008-02-03
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Friday, 8 February 2008. Think Goa , think Fish. Ahhhh! Fish, yummy fish and when I think of fish in Goa it has to be Recheiado Fish. Infact I can almost get a whiff of that spicy, tangy, piquant masala escaping from the succulent and steamy Pomfret dressed with lemon wedges and cabbage juliennes. You will have to grind the following ingredients to a smooth paste. 10-12 Dried Kashmiri chillies. Half a teaspoon of Cumin (jeera) seeds. Half a teaspoon of turmeric powder. 20 gms of tamarind. Instead of whol...
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Alphabet Soup: You can't go wrong with it...
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Wednesday, 18 February 2009. You can't go wrong with it. This recipe was handed down to me by my lovely ‘chocoholic’ Sister. Rum Balls have always been her weakness and when she shared this quick rum ball preparation, I just had to make it. . All you need is . 160;1 cup of crumpled chocolate sponge cake. 189; a cup of semi sweet cooking chocolate. 50ml (quarter cup) of cream or unsalted butter. 189; a teaspoon of dark rum. And lastly for the fancy look, some chocolate vermicelli. You cant go wrong with it.
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World of craft | lotus of countless petals
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Lotus of countless petals. April 17, 2007} World of craft. 8220;I have always wanted to be on my own,” this is how cheerful Julie Ujwell, Owner and Proprietor of Rinda Boutique and Craft, a leading handicrafts exporter from Nairobi, Kenya begins to unfold her story. Recently participating in the Interiors and Exteriors fair in Panaji, she is a sturdy woman in her early sixties, famous for her colourful Kenyan Handicrafts stalls at various trade fairs and exhibitions held in India. Enter your comment here.
