Jaggery
"Bendekayi Thondekayi thotadallide Unde unde bella ella dabba dallide…" The meaning of this Kannada rhyme is Lady’s finger/ Bendekayi and…
16 years ago
Goodness of Nature
Cotton
Once during summer holidays as we were walking back home from my Mama’s/Uncle's bungalow surrounded by fields in North Karnataka…
16 years ago
Jamun – Indian Blackberry
Jamun is an evergreen beautiful tropical tree, native to India, Pakistan and Indonesia. In Kannada it is known as Nerale…
16 years ago
Pomegranate – Seeds with Power
On weekends when I was in school, my friend M and myself would go visiting another friend S. As the…
17 years ago
Passion Flower – Passiflora Disemma
Plant Summary: The name of the flower Passion Flower - Passiflora Disemma is derived from the Passion of Christ…
17 years ago
Curry Leaves – The Indian Herb
Curries without curry leaves is tantamount to pickles without salt. People living away from India always complain that the curries…
17 years ago
Strawberries
"Strawberries, Cherries and an Angel's kiss in spring.. My summer wine is really made from all these things." Everyone were…
18 years ago
Lemon n’ Lime – Lemon Tree – Lime Tree
The taste of any salad, dish or drink is enhanced by adding a dash of Lemon juice. Lemons have long…
18 years ago
Watermelon – The cool fruit
In Mysore when it rained there would invariably be a power cut for long hours. So, all the kids on…
18 years ago
Garlic for Health
“Eat onions in March and garlic in May - Then the rest of the year, your doctor can play". This…
18 years ago
Goodness of Honey
Honey Sources and Extraction: Honey is a sweet substance produced by honeybees and other insects. Innumerable floral sources are available…
18 years ago
Mangoes – The Versatile Fruit – Mango Tree
Mangoes - The Versatile Fruit whether raw or ripe are consumed and relished the world over for its unique taste,…
18 years ago