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Silk weavers, Sufi saint tombs and temple selfies – Exploring Ulsoorpet and Cubbonpet on foot

I live in an area that is sometimes referred to as the heart of Bangalore. It comes with its share of history. For instance, people often tell me of a time when Koramangala was undeveloped – just trees and nothing else, and the idea of living here seemed incredulous then. I’ve even heard that the … Continue reading Silk weavers, Sufi saint tombs and temple selfies – Exploring Ulsoorpet and Cubbonpet on foot

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Excuse me, there’s some chicken in my pudding

Okay, I knew there was chicken in my pudding. That’s why I ordered it. That and because it’s a delicacy in Turkish cuisine. Right up there on the list of top Turkish culinary delights, along with the doner kebabs and the Turkish delight, is the chicken pudding, or Tavuk göğsü as it is natively called. Yes, it’s pudding. And it’s made … Continue reading Excuse me, there’s some chicken in my pudding

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Visiting Istanbul’s Süleymaniye Mosque – The uphill struggle

When my mother and I visited Istanbul in February 2013, we were unprepared for the cold. I don’t know why but we thought 8 degrees was something we could withstand. To make things harder, there was also a constant drizzle during the first three days of our visit. We always over-pack for winter vacations now. On our … Continue reading Visiting Istanbul’s Süleymaniye Mosque – The uphill struggle