Goodness of Nature

Jaggery

"Bendekayi Thondekayi thotadallide Unde unde bella ella dabba dallide…" The meaning of this Kannada rhyme is Lady’s finger/ Bendekayi and…

Cotton

Once during summer holidays as we were walking back home from my Mama’s/Uncle's bungalow surrounded by fields in North Karnataka…

Jamun – Indian Blackberry

Jamun is an evergreen beautiful tropical tree, native to India, Pakistan and Indonesia. In Kannada it is known as Nerale…

Pomegranate – Seeds with Power

On weekends when I was in school, my friend M  and myself would go visiting another friend S. As the…

Passion Flower – Passiflora Disemma

  Plant Summary: The name of the flower Passion Flower - Passiflora Disemma is derived from the Passion of  Christ…

Curry Leaves – The Indian Herb

Curries without curry leaves is tantamount to pickles without salt. People living away from India always complain that the curries…

Strawberries

"Strawberries, Cherries and an Angel's kiss in spring.. My summer wine is really made from all these things." Everyone were…

Lemon n’ Lime – Lemon Tree – Lime Tree

The taste of any salad, dish or drink is enhanced by adding a dash of Lemon juice. Lemons have long…

Watermelon – The cool fruit

In Mysore when it rained there would invariably be a power cut for long hours. So, all the kids on…

Garlic for Health

“Eat onions in March and garlic in May - Then the rest of the year, your doctor can play". This…

Goodness of Honey

Honey Sources and Extraction: Honey is a sweet substance produced by honeybees and other insects. Innumerable floral sources are available…

Mangoes – The Versatile Fruit – Mango Tree

Mangoes - The Versatile Fruit whether raw or ripe are consumed and relished the world over for its unique taste,…