When I first went to India, western fast food hadn’t infiltrated its borders. Travellers either ate curry, or didn’t eat. I had a quick introduction into South Indian cuisine and wondered how I’d survived without the amazing flavours, even though my mouth burned.
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Herb and Spice Garden
On the grounds of the Malay Heritage Centre was a small herb and spice garden in the Arab Quarter of Singapore.
Zanzibar’s Cloud of Mystery
Photo courtesy: Vincent van Zeijst — Wikimedia Commons
Stonetown’s narrow streets and carved doors were magical, but its past told another story. With the Arabs came an expansion of the ivory and slave trades. There was a grim reminder in Stonetown Square where slaves were once auctioned. Continue reading Zanzibar’s Cloud of Mystery
Zanzibar — Stepping back in Time
Something was in the air when I arrived in Zanzibar and it wasn’t just the aromatic smell of cloves in April. Continue reading Zanzibar — Stepping back in Time
A serious addiction
I’m still addicted to tantalizing masala chai I drank in Dar es Salaam. After years of experimenting, I have the perfect blend. No packet mixture. Yuck! Continue reading A serious addiction