We are like the tip of an iceberg. There may be a lot more to each of us, but there’s only so much that we choose to show. And, when we do, i.e., when we post something for others to see, we like to (obsessively) track how many (and who!) saw it. After all, even […]
It took over four hours, toasting the spices almost choked everyone, had to use ice to cool the rice, but the end product turned out really well, and nothing like I’ve had before. Parsi Biryani from My Bombay Kitchen.
When we spoke in April last year, I told you I had left tech to join a restaurant, pivoted it online, and was now “finding our place in that (new) normal”. I was both new to the service industry, and to Toronto (and still am!). Three months later, you probably saw me on Business Insider […]
If you thought the Canoli women were unnecessarily hung up on English, wait till you read Boys will be Boys by Sara Suleri. So eloquent, yet so prickly.
“I’ve had a pretty good year. And you?”
My nani used to joke that I like bhindi (okra) so much that I can even have two weeks old bhindi (and I did). It felt great to make it myself. #achievementunlocked #ladyfingers #comfortfood
The illusive Pradeep Matthew is almost real, but then he isn’t. The plot seems bizarre, but then it isn’t. You’re jealous of the romantic protagonist, but then who isn’t? The Legend of Pradeep Matthew (aka Chinaman) is an absolute delight, even more so if you’ve grown up with South Asian cricket.
I’ve tried a few recipes. This one’s my favourite.
There’s white trash… and then there’s this. Educated, what an absolute page-turner by Tara Westover. Content aside, I’m just in awe of her command on the language, and pithy expressions. 😍
Live music, rain, coffee, best lox bagel ever (swipe left), old school vibe, no one in a rush. Steps from St. Viateur Bagel (and serving the same), Le Depanneur Cafe is a Mile-End institution. If you like Berkeley (laid-back) cafes, you’ll love this place.