Tahaan – A story of Innocent love for one’s pet

I have to make a brief post about this little gem of a movie. Technically excellent, with a heart gripping story and realistic performances by a power house of artists, this movie not only moves you but warms the heart. It is very deep as an insight into what has become of a fertile, lush [...]

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Chilli – Spice of life

Life for me without chillies is unthinkable.
I have chilli with almost everything I eat. The first item I ask at every restaurant is chilli …. freshly chopped if available.
Chilli is the next globally most recognisable food item after potatoes and pasta. Nowdays, with more research being done on this wonderful vegetable/fruit, more of its virtues [...]

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Female bike riders in Hanoi

The traffic here shocks …. intimidates. It makes sense that foreigners are not allowed to drive here, but with some papers and dongs, many now are at the wheel. At their own risk.
One thing that stands out in the traffic here is the number of female bike riders. They have graduated [...]

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Vin, Vino, Wine …. Made in Vietnam !

Wine in Vietnam !!???  …. what, where, how ?
Colour: cherry red with hints of salmon hue
Aroma: red fruits, hints of grass (herbaceous notes) with some sweet spices
Palate: off dry red fruit nuances, pleasant and has an extremely short finish
Further research into this confirms that table grapes are used but the region does have some other [...]

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Rice In Vietnam – in all colours

When one greets another in Vietnam, it is always about asking whether ‘ you have eaten rice?’
Rice is a sacred commodity, it is present in all forms shapes, at all occasions and at any time of the day or night.

From disastrous times when it struggled to feed itself, Vietnam has become the [...]

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