Chitral – the Land of Fruits and Flowers: Before visiting Chitral, I had a very different idea of the place. I thought it would consist of mostly tall, dark, barren…
Continue ReadingAlong the Silk Route – the Miracle of Karakoram Besham I’ve travelled twice (2017 & 2018) with my family along the ancient silk route on Karakoram highway to visit Hunza.…
Continue ReadingThere were times we regretted The summer palaces on slopes, the terraces, And the silken girls bringing sherbet. Journey of the Magi (T.S.Eliot) Sherbet – Origin & Evolution: The word…
Continue ReadingThe Philosophy of Ramadan: If you’ve never fasted before, you might think of it as an extreme form of penance and something very hard to do. However, the goal of…
Continue ReadingFor the millions of us who live glued to computer keyboards at work and TV at home, food may be more than entertainment. It’s maybe the only sensual experience left.”…
Continue ReadingYou yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection. Sharon Salzberg We homemakers, mothers, wives, caregivers, usually forget that we need some me time…
Continue ReadingThis simple and beautiful recipe for Grilled Prawns depends for its appetising flavour and herby freshness entirely on Chermoula sauce – a marinade originated in Morocco which I find pleasantly…
Continue ReadingThe month of pink and red decorations, hearts, chocolates and flowers is here. But if the clichéd Valentine’s day stuff is not your thing, no worries. Why not celebrate YOU,…
Continue ReadingWhen someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. January is my father’s birthday month and the time of year I miss him most. Food is a…
Continue Reading“My first sensation of life was the smell of machli ka salan, a spicy fish curry, rising through the floorboards,” recalls Hassan Haji in Richard C. Morais’ The Hundred Foot…
Continue ReadingThe juice of the grape is the liquid quintessence of concentrated sunbeams. Thomas Love Peacock Could it be described more beautifully? Can’t you almost taste the sun as the sweet…
Continue ReadingAloo Matar – Weekday Comfort Nothing fancy today – just some simple, homely but utterly comforting Aloo Matar or Potatoes & Peas Curry from the rustic and hearty Punjabi Cuisine…
Continue ReadingTeriyaki is a Japanese style of cooking in which food is broiled or grilled in a glaze like sauce. Teriyaki chicken and beef became popular in Pakistan a long time…
Continue Reading“Meatballs are the ultimate cure-all for anything that ails you.” The New Meatball Shop Cookbook Meatballs are universal! Yes, think of any cuisine and you will find some version of…
Continue ReadingChiniot is a city in Punjab, Pakistan, on the bank of the river Chenab. It’s famous for intricate wooden furniture, ornate architecture, mosques, and an early 20th century mansion –…
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