Film crews are the hungriest, most gourmand lot of people in the world, with de facto understanding to be fed well at all times. We make the most of our travels exploring local food at every shoot away from home. This time was no exception.
Category: Indian food
Pondicherry revisited
Six months after my last visit, I wake up one morning and decide I want, no, need, to be back at the Hermit Crab. I want to see those lovely people I met last time, and just spend a quiet weekend in contemplation. To just escape the city. Feel the sea breeze and taste the salty air. I have to go.
Diwali
This Diwali has been a happy one, but still bittersweet, filled with memories of my distant childhood where we actually celebrated Diwali in a large Hindu family, and of course my father was still alive and always made it special. I think I’m old enough to use phrases like “when I was young….” And yes,…
Fishy Pondicherry 4
What is a seaside holiday without the sea? I tried the local seafood and it is as local as can be! And a delicious homemade Pork Kosha I cant stop dreaming of.
Still not Pondicherry (2)
Part 2 of “its NOT Pondicherry!”
An offbeat guide to this little French colonial- Tamilian gem of a place in South India….foodies guide to Pondi!
Panchi
Panchgani and Mahablaeshwar, colonial hill-stations of yore, never fail to delight and fill my belly. A must visit if you are this side of the world, especially in beautiful Winter.
# hrowback
Iftaar at Kausar Baug, Pune
A delicious food walk for Iftaar, during the muslim Holy Month of Ramzan, right here in Pune.
The Family Christmas Feast tbt 2018
a brief recanting of traditional Christmas lunch with family, in India. this one is for food coma and family time.
Farm to Film
a special film shot across India with Indian farmers makes for a stunning trip with unforgettable memories….and food.
Mountain love
I am sated, I am hungry. I am filled with words yet hunger for more. I am filled with woman power and sunlight like I’ve never known.