To say that my taste buds have been dormant would be an understatement. Eating in India is like nothing else. Don't get me wrong, I've had lovely meals here, at people's homes and elsewhere. But there's something about food in India that ignites the taste buds with an explosive … [Read more...]
Incredible India!
We're back from our wild and wonderful vacation! The trip was amazing - food, shopping, family bonding, a multi-event family wedding and lots of sun. I wanted to blog more frequently from Chennai, where I was based, but it proved to be more difficult that I hoped with a clingy toddler … [Read more...]
McDonald’s in Chennai
We've been here for two weeks and have finally gotten over our jet lag and intial maladies. My husband and son arrive tonight and I can't wait to see them. Last week, my daughter was missing her North American fast food so we made a trip to McDonald's. There are several locations … [Read more...]
First week in India
It's been five days since we landed in Chennai, and we are having lots of fun. I'm here with my girls and my husband and Boy will join us in a few days. The flight was long, with a stopover in Brussels. We ate Belgian chocolates in the airport and freshened up before the long haul … [Read more...]
Holiday pics: lots of mess equals fun!
We just came back from a fun and festive week in Calgary with my husband's family. It was great family time, and it's always hard to leave. Here are just a few pics from my holiday culinary adventures with the Girl! Stay tuned to my blog - my next post will be from India! I'm headed … [Read more...]
You Absolutely Have To See…
Slumdog Millionaire. Don't just take my word for it. Take Amreen's. Or Ali's. Or pretty much anyone out there who has seen the film. I have yet to meet a person who has seen this film who doesn't just love it. So my hubby … [Read more...]
My heart is in Mumbai right now
What a week. Like many, I've been glued to the TV. The events that took place in Mumbai over the past few days have really shaken and stirred my soul. My family is from India, and over the years, I've spent a lot of time in Mumbai, what I consider to be India's most fascinating and fun … [Read more...]