Tag: local food
On a Silver Platter
By now you know I am in the state of Gujarat, in the Western part of India. Gujurati food is known to be sweeter than other parts of India and due to the influence of Hinduism and Jainism, it is almost vegetarian – and for someone who didn’t eat vegetables for most of her life, [...]
Eat Local. Die Trying?
Berry season is upon us and farms in this area have initiated their annual ‘Pick Your Own Berries’ (PYOB) events/activities. Children by the bus load head to the plethora of local farms during the summer to fill their baskets with vivaciously, ruby red strawberries. Yummy. Before scheduling our trip to one of the local farms, [...]
Where the Streets Have No Name
The hustle and bustle of street markets hold a special charm of its own. Monik Chawla in Ahmedabad, India is no different. Stalls outside the gate sell everything, from plastic buckets to shiny party decorations to brown basmati rice. Inside the gate is even busier – people, autorickshaws, and scooters rushing to go somewhere. This [...]
