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Light
It’s been 7 months More than half a rotation around the Sun like a string that lost its tension At the farthest point, Suddenly untethered. Too late, I saw myself Here, yet not quite. Drifting, in parallel To the shadow of Sun, until the last glimmer faded away. There’s no one to hold the thread that my dad held; Or was it my Sun that had disappeared?
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Gluten Free goodies
I’ve always felt quite privileged that I was able to grow up in a country where healthy living (less meat, lots of veg, and fish etc) was a way of life rather than something everyone had to make a concerted effort to do. In India (where I spent my early childhood), the topography of Kerala was such that vegetarian and vegan dishes were commonplace. And so I ended up having a lot of dishes that…
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Fruit and cream cake
The title probably sounds weird to you, if you’re English, as fruit cakes look like a cake that’s more fruit than gluten (and no whipped cream). That being said, if you’re from East Asia that’s not the case. I took this recipe after seeing a variety of fruit and cream filled delicacies on YouTube, Fruit Sando (Sandwich), Cream cakes and rolls to name a few. This recipe incorporates a classic…
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Nostalgia
That red soil smell- Or is it the first rain drops? The smell of the earth as it welcomes cloudburst Brings me back home; A child again, looking out the window; As the monsoon pours down. I wish- Oh how I wish, I was a child again. Enjoying dad’s super smoothies And making hot chais for the clan Worrying about the little things But sheltered, and pampered, I never knew How harsh it…
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Daydream
Sometimes I pretend You’re away, on a holiday Somewhere nice, back home; That spot where there’s no reception so I can’t talk to you, Or see you; But it’s okay cos – You’re at peace. With your family, Reunited at last, With all those who left before you And awaiting the day that I can come too. No rush, though, Cos you’re at peace, At last.
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Despair
It’s the empty buses; The inbetween spaces. When I hang up a call; Or walking to lunch that- I miss you the most Where the grief becomes unbearable Where I can’t seem to stop Or is it restart? I’m not sure Like a dinghy in the sea, I’m drowning in my tears, My sorrow
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On the verge
On the edge of this Abyss I stand as I try Hold back these tears Breathless. I try wading through my grief ; Impossibly so.
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Please
NB: This was what I wanted to say to my dad as he was being taken to the hospital after a massive heart attack that went undetected. He passed away not more than 2 hours after I wrote this. Since I never got to say these things to my dad in person, I hope you, kind reader, can read it and hear it in his stead. Immediately after I put maya to sleep, I went to find my phone. Upon unlocking, I saw…
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In Memoriam Mohanan Kumaran
NB: This was for my uncle (my dad’s brother) who passed away at the turn of the new year in 2021. On Friday 15 January 2021, Mr Mohanan Kumaran passed away due to complications resulting from Covid-19. Son of K.V. Kumaran Vaidhyan (of Kochayath) and Kanakalatha, Mohanan is mourned by his wife, Suseela, and children Harinarayanan and Sreelakshmy. Uncle Mohanan was a serial entrepreneur and had a…
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Quarantine Friendly Lamb Biryani
Quarantine Friendly Lamb Biryani
I’ve been craving biryani since god knows when. While there are many versions out there, this is my quarantine friendly recipe for those of us who can’t easily get to the ethnic shops for specialist ingredients or spices.
Recipe:
Ingredients:
2 cups basmati rice
300g red meat (lamb or beef)
3-4 onions
1tb spoon butter
3 tomatoes, or tomato paste (3tb spoon)
1 tb spoon…
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Fish cutlets, an easy treat
The first time I came across fish cutlets being made was when my mum and I visited an aunty with kids. She was making this as we came over. For those who haven’t had the joy of trying fish cutlets, let me tell you it’s an upgraded version of fish fingers and croquettes crossed together. I was surprised by how easy it was and how much her little kids loved it.
So as I had kids I made this one…
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Make your own Breadcrumbs
Breadcrumbs are great. Croquettes, fried chicken, burgers and many more dishes wouldn’t be as tasty without ‘em.
The first time I tried this was last Christmas, when I was over at my mum’s and she wanted to have a Christmas dinner for the first time. Usually our Christmas meals are like any others, Indian cuisine through and through.
So of purse when she asked if I could make traditional…
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Easy dinner recipe: Hulk Pasta
Before you ask, I don’t have any super heroes in the dish, only super foods.
I came across this recipe when I was looking for a soup I could make. I was desperate for my then 2yo son to have green veggies other than broccoli. I came across a green pasta recipe and the rest is history.
Being a superheroes fan, he didn’t even question the ingredients after I said it was ‘hulk pasta’. (I went…
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What should we look for in a marriage?
As more and more of my friends and contemporaries begin to tie the knot, I feel somewhat of an oldie to the congregation of marriage, now on our 8th year of matrimony.
Often, my husband and I are asked what it takes to make a marriage work. I remember the words of wisdom my husband received from his father, likening the relationship to a cup of tea, you can’t stir in the sugar without…
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No one knows you better (than you)
No one knows you better (than you)
Do you ever get out of a heated conversation (or any conversation for that matter) and as you walk away, or after an indefinite period of time after said conversation, you realise you should’ve perhaps said something else. For me, most conversations tend to fall in that category. Either because of my personality, or my tendency to overthink situations, I do often find the perfect come back for a…
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About Me
This blog is what started out as a mind ramble a couple of years ago. I used to blog about my experiences as a student parent before. But as time went on I realised my voice had changed, along with my experiences.
I talk about information security and the law from time to time, but I also spend a lot of time reflecting on my relationships, writing about food, and dabbling in some poetry. Hope you…
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Taking stock of your relationships
Taking stock of your relationships
There is a saying that the most important relationship you have, is with yourself. We often tend to focus on whats around us so much that we often miss what’s inside, us.
Over the past year I’ve been fortunate enough to realise this, so early in my adult. I’ve come across enough adults in my life, who have been in very similar life situations as me, who yet have reacted negatively to me, for…
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