Monday Memories 8 – Chaubatia Gardens – A View From The Top

Author : tikulicious      Blog : Spinning a Yarn Of Life      Date : 6/17/2013 10:52:32 AM

'“The animals have the right of way”  A signboard greeted us as we drove towards the famous Chaubatia Orchards 10 Km. from the town of Ranikhet. The gentle drizzle,  the breeze carrying the scent of sweet pine on its back, the call of Blue Whistling Thrush was not something new to us but each trip on this long and … Continue reading →'

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Monday Memories 7 – Kumaon Hills and Local Cuisine

Author : tikulicious      Blog : Spinning a Yarn Of Life      Date : 6/10/2013 3:50:46 PM

'I have traveled extensively in the hills of Kumaon in Uttarakhand and the beauty of the landscape of this sub-Himalayan region is breathtaking.  From Nainital, Almora, Haldwani, Binsar, Kausani, mukteshwar , Ranikhet and to Jagewshwar it is a remarkable road journey. I have yet to go explore Pithoragarh and many other virgin places nestled in the … Continue reading →'

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Wordless Wednesday – 138

Author : tikulicious      Blog : Spinning a Yarn Of Life      Date : 6/5/2013 5:09:36 AM

'Filed under: Wordless Wednesday Tagged: B&W potograph, contrail, evening sky, kites, photo post, picture post, Wordless Wednesday, WW-138'

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Monday Memories 6 – Remembering A Pen Pal

Author : tikulicious      Blog : Spinning a Yarn Of Life      Date : 6/3/2013 4:51:46 PM

'I am sure many of you must have had pen pals sometime in your life. Now with technology powering the relationships / friendships, the art of letter writing is gone and so has the joy of having pen pals. There is a certain kind of joy in writing letters. The assortment of inks, crayons and … Continue reading →'

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Wordless Wednesday – 137

Author : tikulicious      Blog : Spinning a Yarn Of Life      Date : 5/29/2013 6:26:27 AM

'Filed under: Wordless Wednesday Tagged: Animal Cmpanions, animals, felines, house kitty, Kitty, offbeat, Papple, personal, pets, Wordless Wednesday, WW-137, Zoey'

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Monday Memories 5 – A Walk Through Enchanting Beauty And Silence

Author : tikulicious      Blog : Spinning a Yarn Of Life      Date : 5/27/2013 2:02:56 PM

'I had just turned fourteen  when dad took me to YHAI office in Chanakyapuri, Delhi. Each year YHAI held National Himalayan Trekking Program and I was about to enroll for the ’82 batch for a trek to Kholi Pass(15,000 feet) situated in the Dhauladhar range (the white range or the silver range) of Himalayas.  This … Continue reading →'

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Beat The Heat With Falsa (Phalsa) Sharbat

Author : tikulicious      Blog : Spinning a Yarn Of Life      Date : 5/23/2013 7:30:02 AM

'Summer is back with all its vengeance and again it is time to indulge in refreshing, cooling drinks made from seasonal fresh fruits. There is nothing like traditional indigenous coolants like Aam Panna (Raw Mango Drink), Sharbats made from Phalsa, Neebu (Lemon), Bel (wood apple), khus, rose  sherbat, sattu drink, Thandai,  fruit punches / juices  and many … Continue reading →'

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Wordless Wednesday – 136

Author : tikulicious      Blog : Spinning a Yarn Of Life      Date : 5/22/2013 6:49:41 AM

'Filed under: Wordless Wednesday Tagged: Asian Elephant, nature, Wordless Wednesday, WW- 136'

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Monday Memories 4 – The Wild Encounter

Author : tikulicious      Blog : Spinning a Yarn Of Life      Date : 5/20/2013 3:55:49 PM

'The summer holidays had begun and I was eagerly waiting to get enrolled in the Summer Program conducted for teenagers by National Museum of Natural History in Delhi. The program consisted of museum studies, discussion sessions, outdoor nature explorations, individual project assignments and exposure to the ecosystem in a National Park or Wildlife Sanctuary in India. On one fine … Continue reading →'

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Wordless Wednesday – 135

Author : tikulicious      Blog : Spinning a Yarn Of Life      Date : 5/15/2013 11:37:26 AM

'Filed under: Wordless Wednesday Tagged: chilies, home garden, nature, plants, potted plants, purple chilies, Wordless Wednesday, WW-135, yellow chilies'

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Monday Memories 3 – Memories From A Distant Meal Or One Moment In Time (Part 2)

Author : tikulicious      Blog : Spinning a Yarn Of Life      Date : 5/13/2013 11:58:39 AM

'I promised to bring some sizzle with this post but you know I am a wimp when it comes to divulging such details.  Though I can assure you some nice leisurely Monday reading  that will make you nostalgic about those good old times when life cruised along at snail’s pace and we had time to smell the flowers and watch … Continue reading →'

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Wordless Wednesday – 134

Author : tikulicious      Blog : Spinning a Yarn Of Life      Date : 5/8/2013 3:06:55 PM

'Filed under: Wordless Wednesday Tagged: Delhi market, Indian handicraft, Janpath, local handicraft, offbeat, personal, photo post, picture post, street market, street vendors, Wordless Wednesday, WW-134'

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Monday Memories 2 – Memories From A Distant Meal Or One Moment In Time (Part 1)

Author : tikulicious      Blog : Spinning a Yarn Of Life      Date : 5/7/2013 9:23:04 AM

'I missed writing my Monday post. Too much to do and too little time. I desperately need a break to someplace quiet but that is not always possible so the next best thing I do is sit back and think of all the happy moments from the past. Do moments from the past taste the … Continue reading →'

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Wordless Wednesday – 133

Author : tikulicious      Blog : Spinning a Yarn Of Life      Date : 5/1/2013 4:23:28 PM

'Filed under: Wordless Wednesday Tagged: B&W photograph, C.P., city life, Cobblers, Delhi, Delhi Life, Janpath, monochrome Photography, offbeat, personal, photo blog, picture post, Shoe Shinners, Street Life, WW133'

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Monday Memories 1 – Bottomless Pits, Edible Weapons and More

Author : tikulicious      Blog : Spinning a Yarn Of Life      Date : 4/29/2013 6:54:34 PM

'I was looking for more ways of wasting time and thought of starting a new series called ‘Monday Memories’ .  There are times when some little thing in the present takes you back to some moment in the past. Some bittersweet memory comes floating to you and then the things you remember are more real … Continue reading →'

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Wordless Wednesday – 132

Author : tikulicious      Blog : Spinning a Yarn Of Life      Date : 4/24/2013 3:57:03 AM

'Filed under: Wordless Wednesday Tagged: handicraft, Indian handicraft, Lac Bangles, Lac jewelry, local artisans, natural resin, rajasthan, Rajasthan handicraft, rural art, traditional Indian craft'

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Semolina Pudding (Halwa/Sheera) with Saffron and Fresh Grated Coconut

Author : tikulicious      Blog : Spinning a Yarn Of Life      Date : 4/18/2013 3:32:31 PM

'I have a sweet tooth and fortunately I have no issues with either ghee or sugar so my preferred desserts are mainly Indian sweets. Every region has its own specialty and a distinct way of preparing the sweets.  Sweets were offered to the deities and were part of every auspicious occasion in Indian households. No meal is considered complete without a … Continue reading →'

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Konkani Tendli Sukke Variation – Recipe

Author : tikulicious      Blog : Spinning a Yarn Of Life      Date : 4/17/2013 3:01:02 PM

'Since GudiPadwa I was craving for Konkani food that was so lovingly cooked in my maternal  grandmother’s kitchen. As my father belongs to Uttar Pradesh we had a mixed cuisine at home. Most of the recipes were from North India and especially from Kayastha style of cooking heavily influenced by Mughal cuisine or the typical Banarasi khana where my mother grew … Continue reading →'

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Wordless Wednesday – 131

Author : tikulicious      Blog : Spinning a Yarn Of Life      Date : 4/17/2013 10:32:48 AM

'Filed under: Wordless Wednesday Tagged: bare trees, Corbett national park, leafless trees, nature, photo post, photography, picture post, tree in monochrome, trees, wordlesswednesday, WW131'

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Healthy Stuffed Fat Green Chili Peppers -Recipe

Author : tikulicious      Blog : Spinning a Yarn Of Life      Date : 4/11/2013 11:25:08 AM

'During the lazy days of summer and the rainy days of monsoon one thing that always accompanies the main course in my home are these healthy sumptuous stuffed green chili peppers.  Full of goodness of  Calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Folate 0r Folic acid, capsaicin, antioxidants , Iron, Vitamin B5-6  and other useful vitamins & minerals these fiery … Continue reading →'

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