“Time has a different quality in a forest, a different kind of flow. Time moves in circles, and events are linked, even if it’s not obvious that they are linked. Events in a forest occur with precision in the flow of tree time, like the motions of an endless dance.” ~Richard Preston, The Wild Trees:…
Tag: PostADay2018
Rama’s Dilemma
The story of Rama Killing Vali, Sugreeva’s brother is quite a famous moral dilemma. This gorgeous sculpture explains how Rama devised a plan to kill the Monkey king, who was invincible, from behind seven palm trees. Vali had a boon that he couldn’t be killed directly, and hence wrecked havoc. On a request from Vali’s…
Chakraveyu Ka Chakkar
The chakraveyu or human maze was a very difficult war strategy to crack. It is believed that Arjun was one of the few men who could enter the maze and exit it alive. He explained the same to his wife Subhadra who was then carrying his son Abhimanu . But as Abhimanyu was listening intently…
Vanity Killer
This is one of the gorgeous sculptures that grace the outer periphery of the temple at Hallebidu. Here is a statue of Bhima killing elephants from the infantry of the enemy. Although slow, elephants were known to be the strongest animals in the stable, the structure depicts a very popular Tamil phase vaaranam aaiyram, meaning…
The Love of Food
Cooking is all about people. Food is maybe the only universal thing that really has the power to bring everyone together. No matter what culture, everywhere around the world, people get together to eat. ~Guy Fieri
Forks and Knives
You don’t need a silver fork to eat good food. ~Paul Prudhomme Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter what fork you use. ~Emily Post
Bucket List for The Day
A Chef Must: Think like a scientist Organize like an accountant Inspire & motivate like a warrior Move like a track star Plate like an artist and Cook like a grandma. ~Anonymous
Old or New?
My grandmother lived a life filled with kinetic energy: either there was no power to run kitchen appliances, there were no appliances or she was just very frugal when it came to using resources. My mother had best of both worlds. She’s toiled as a young land and earned enough to live a life of…
De-clutter
A cluttered kitchen is a happy kitchen. ~Italian Proverb
The Spice Rack
Once you get a spice in your home, you have it forever. Women never throw out spices. The Egyptians were buried with their spices. I know which one I’m taking with me when I go. ~Erma Bombeck
Snapshots of my World 