Leh - in the lap of the Himalayas

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Spiritual experiences are God's way of letting us know of His divine presence- H.H. Dr. Athavale A trip to Leh, the land of high passes, literally fell into my lap. How could I refuse? I knew next to nothing about the region and this was as good a time as any to find out. Leh is a spiritual experience. Much of this beautiful region is untouched by the modern world, one feels the connect with...

Dim Sum Masterclass at the Marina

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Dim sum is a Cantonese speciality, bite sized  portions of food cooked by steaming, frying or baking. In dim sum restaurants, trolleys stacked high with small steamer baskets are wheeled around and diners choose their favourites. There are also sweet dim sums, a much loved one is the egg tart. Many Chinese restaurants in Chennai do serve dim sum but only a couple of varieties. We...

At the Cakes and Desserts with Fruit (2) workshop

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Did you know that the pineapple is actually a berry? They are single berries which are connected to the stalk of the fruit. And that the strawberry is a member of the rose family? No, the two fruits are not related, except for the fact that they are berries. And then there are pineberries- white strawberries  that taste like pineapple. Confused? At this workshop, the fruits used are available...

 
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