Category Archives: Food

Not our cup of tea

Posted on December 21, 2010 by chalega

Can you guess how much this pot of roadside chai cost us?

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Pushkar: the real India?

Posted on December 16, 2010 by chalega

If you’ve been following this blog regularly, you know that our frequent lack of access to reliable internet service hasn’t made it so easy to keep up with each stop we make. Today, we’re in the city of Jodhpur (more … Continue reading →

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Udaipur: Cooking with Shashi

Posted on December 14, 2010 by chalega

Indian cooking may seem overwhelming, what with all the spices that seem to consume a dish. But if you find yourself a little bored of standard restaurant fare, I would highly recommend you take a cooking class. Not only do … Continue reading →

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Cornflakes surprise!

Posted on December 10, 2010 by chalega

Each hotel/motel/campsite we’ve been staying at provides breakfast with the cost of the room. Continue reading →

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Phulwari: finding pizza and falafel in Varanasi’s alleys

Posted on December 5, 2010 by chalega

Originally, we wanted to scour Varanasi’s streets in order to find our first meal after our 18-hour drive. But a tip from our guide’s Belgian friends led us to a quaint, surprisingly quiet spot amid the bustling streets.

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What is a thali?

Posted on December 4, 2010 by chalega

Although its dishes are rich in flavor and spice, Indian cuisine hasn’t made a splash in the United States as big as some other cultures’. For that reason, we’re finding ourselves sometimes perplexed by the array of new dishes. One … Continue reading →

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