Orchid Dendrobium Nutantiflorum

I was delighted to see this Dendrobium in full bloom in Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary.  The bright reddish orange color of…

Flower Arrangement – Yellow Berry

I found this weed in one of my pots with bright yellow berries.  I bought yellow rose stalks and plopped…

Alasandekayi Palya

Alasande Palya is a side dish prepared using Chinese Long Beans.  This is a very common dish prepared in Mysore…

Planet X, Mysore

Updated on April 30 2014: Planet X is closed now. Mysore was always nicknamed as a “sleepy town” and the…

Happy Women’s Day

This lady was baby sitting her grandchild while her children and their spouses were working as laborers at a construction…

Mooli Bhaji Fry – Radish Leaves Stir Fry Recipe

A crispy side dish using Radish leaves. Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 1 bunch Mooli / Radish Leaves 2tbsp Oil…

Kid on a hill

Picture taken in Lamb's rock, Coonoor.

Sri Ramanarasaiah

When we moved to our own house, I dreamt of hanging an original Mysore painting in the lobby. Thus started…

Curd Idli

Rice cakes with sweetened yoghurt. Great to have during summer and when recovering from tummy upset. Time Required: 5 Minutes…

Herbs used in Italian Cuisine

The flavors and aroma of Italian Cuisine are derived from the use of herbs. An Italian recipe calls out for…