The Master Weavers of Mughal Town
The Master Weavers of Mughal Town in Varanasi India. Read our previous posting: “The colorful Ghats of Varanasi India” Every Indian girl, I am told, dreams of getting married in a Varanasi-woven silk saree. The art of weaving silk is a centuries-old tradition in Varanasi, passed on from generation to generation among the Moslem…
Luncheon inspired by Tender is the Night
Luncheon inspired by Tender is the Night: F. Scott Fitzgerald was my favorite author in high school. His novels, as well as his short stories, took me to romantic places and introduced me to fascinating characters. I lived vicariously through Fitzgerald and knew that I absolutely wanted to visit the hotel described in the first…
BEST of China food : Zah Jian Mian !
Zah Jian Mian. Like all great cuisines of the world, Chinese cuisine is too rich in its diversity and in its offerings to be reduced to one single dish. There are very many dishes from many parts of China which could claim to represent the best which China has to offer. We have described several…
British Airways : Pure Enjoyment!
British Airways : Pure enjoyment! Read our previous posting “Barberousse and the woman who saved Nice!” Soon after we settled into our comfy business class alcove seats on the British Airways 747 flight to London, a smiling stewardess handed me the flight’s menu, titled in large letters “Pure Enjoyment”. How appropriate a description, I thought,…
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