Category Archives: Thinking Aloud

I remember the days when our annual trip to Lucknow always included the daily trip to the Paan Wallah.  Every meal we feasted on Mom’s food and could barely move. Then after a lazy siesta, saunter down the lane till … Continue reading →

Yet another school year and a pile of freshly covered new notebooks to start off. What about the unused pages from last year’s notebooks? Here is a simple way to create your own unique eco-friendly journals for class notes etc. … Continue reading →

When heads of state, global business leaders and other high profile people visit Indonesia, they often prefer to stay at hotels that are not merely renowned for its luxury and beauty but also for its food safety standards. ‘An ounce … Continue reading →

Prevent Food Borne Disease with Food Safety and Hygiene The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that each year two billion illnesses are caused by unsafe food; globally this number is growing. Each year in the developing world, diarrhea illness from … Continue reading →

Have you noticed how similar a great article is to a gourmet sandwich? No, really… The first introductory paragraph and last concluding one are like the bread slices that hold the entire sandwich together. It sets the tone for the … Continue reading →

Here I am sitting in the boarding lounge in transit, and now remember all the things that I have forgotten to bring. This is also the perfect time to make a list of things to bring in my backpack, for … Continue reading →

Food glorious food! The best thing about food is that it is both a necessity and an indulgence.  Even better, it can be both at the same time. As Voltaire famously said ‘nothing would be more tiresome than eating and … Continue reading →