We are in the middle of the spring but not completely out of winters yet. The spring manifests its magnificence in the flower laden bushes and plants. Mustard blossom and Semal (Silk Cotton) flowers are the sure show stoppers. Our Amla tree is laden with fruit. ...
It was a restless night. Tossing and turning in the bed, inundated by the memories of the past, the fractured slumber was not taxing, rather, it was pleasing in its own way. It is was Dad’s birthday the next day. Memories of how he surprised us on our birthdays, how he baked ...
We woke up to the mellifluous chimes of the nearby temple bells. It is Shivratri today. The devotees have started visiting the ancient temple under a more than 100 year old Banyan Tree. One peep outside the window confirms a bright day. The hills show clearly against the orange ...
A hectic day ended on a sweet note. My weekend baking was a pleasure. It was relaxing, exciting and very rewarding. We baked two batches of cookies. Apricot cookies and Tutti frutti cookies Left over apricots from Apricot Walnut Tea Cake couldn’t have found a ...
It’s a relaxed Sunday today. The Sun has been kind and shinning with all brilliance. It now seems as though we are in spring. A strong breeze rustles the trees tops and bushes. The tall grass in the fields, stroked by the breeze move like giant waves from one end to the other. ...
We were strolling in the countryside. There were scattered clouds in the sky. The sunrays beaming through the clouds in some clear patches in the backdrop of the hills looked majestic. We walked on the empty road bordered by unending stretches of verdant fields, ...
A cloudy warm morning was followed by mild showers and hail. By evening the sky was clear and azure. Cold but mild breeze made the evening really pleasant. The Sun looked like a red orb as it prepared to sink into the horizon, turning to a huge gray ball as it finally did ...
