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June 13, 2013

A quiet lunch, with greens

Every now and then, the regular spread on the lunch table begins to look like too much of a good thing, particularly when I happen..

June 5, 2013

The Reluctant Vegetarians

For the better part of my teens, I was vegetarian by choice. Not dramatic, under normal circumstances, but since I am Coorg, it led to..

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January 19, 2013

Pumpkin, Pumpkin

One of the best-kept secrets of the Coorg table® is the sheer range of fresh and vivid vegetarian dishes that appear regularly at mealtimes. Before..

August 26, 2012

A Hunting Legacy

Since Coorgs hunted regularly, venison, wild boar, barking deer and several other kinds of wild game formed part of their diet. These meats were also..

July 26, 2012

Flavours of a Coorg Monsoon

From the early weeks of June, to the end of August, great, sullen formations of clouds rise from the West coast, climb the ghats, and..

July 20, 2012

Bread of Life

Akki ottis can be adapted to breakfast, lunch or dinner. They are versatile, changing their character according to the accompaniments. At breakfast, they can be..

July 6, 2012

Fishing For Compliments

At the Coorg table®, you can get engrossed in a dark, tangy fish curry, with spice tones reminiscent of the famous pandi curry, but thinner..

June 21, 2012

Local Attractions

Crabs from the clear streams, and the mud embankments of paddy fields were always popular, in addition to the supply of fresh sea crabs from..

June 8, 2012

The Chicken Chase

Every Coorg household had, until recently- and many still have – a scattering of home reared chickens running around in the backyard, which were truly..

May 30, 2012

Finders Keepers

I once wrote elsewhere, that I would gladly give up much of my culinary heritage for those small wonders – wild mushrooms – that grow..

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May 23, 2012

About Ingredients in Coorg Cooking

Kachampuli : is an ingredient you will encounter frequently in many Coorg dishes. It is a dark, tart vinegar, which has been made in the..

May 21, 2012

Pork Tales

The English food writer, Jane Grigson, remarked: ” It could be said that European civilization – and Chinese civilization too – has been founded on..

May 17, 2012

Coorg Modern

Living and working in London in the late ’80’s and ’90’s, between my husband’s friends and mine, we entertained a heady mix of successful corporate..

May 12, 2012

The Coorg Table

The Coorg Table® is a palimpsest of grandmothers, mothers, aunts, in-laws, cousins and friends, who have created unforgettable meals and heirloom recipes, and cooked with..

May 2, 2012

A Little Bit Of This, A Pinch Of That.

I began collecting cookbooks and recipes in my teens, driven by a passion for, and curiosity about food, and everything to do with it. As..

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