where others come for vacation ...
- Details
Jolanda's father (Paul) has visited South-India a couple of times. He's a foodie fascinated by Indian cuisine, so for his Birthday, she surprises him a with "Father-Daughter Ayurvedic South Indian Cooking Class" at her apartment in Kriens.
I pack a couple of pans (especially the Tadka pan.. hard to find those in a Swiss household), all the ingredients, his favourite veggies, fresh herbs and carry it to the car. It's still cold, but thankfully there's no Snow, so it's relatively easy to walk down with all the stuff.
About 45 minutes later, I ring her doorbell. Jolanda and Paul greet me with a Namaste. They're both eagerly looking forward to cook vegetarian, gluten free - South Indian food. I start with an introduction to the Spices, delving a bit into traditional South-Indian cooking with all its characteristic flavours of coconut, curry leaves and mustard seeds and then to the detailed recipes. Soon the sounds of chopping, washing, roasting, steaming and sizzling fill the Kitchen. We can barely hear the Indian Classical music playing in the background. With 7 dishes to cook and all 3 of us working ambidextrously, the 4 burner stove can hardly keep up..
Read more: On a flavorful South Indian Journey with a Father-Daughter duo -- Mar 24
- Details
While we were having breakfast, suddenly out of the mist came two little creatures.. A Mommy Deer and a li'l Bambi - grazing in the meadows.
They hung out in front of us the whole day and we just enjoyed watching them silently from our window. We didn't step out, so as not to disturb them. The cats sat on their Window perch and watched them too... full of curiosity.
Such a blessing that these little animals feel comfortable enough to get this close.
THANK YOU BAMBIs for allowing us to be a witness to your SERENE Day!!!