Uganda-Kampala area and the Ugandan Wildlife Part 1 Africa is a continent that always held intrigue for me. We had visited Morocco few years back but that is a different Africa. I have always been waiting to see Sub-Saharan Africa, and the opportunity came last Xmas holidays when we decided to visit my daughter who […]
Singapore: The Lion City Let me give you a brief history of Singapore before I begin my recent trip there. Singapore is a city-state that lies at the southern tip of the Malaysian peninsula. Singapore is comprised of many little islands, about 63 in all. The written historical record of Singapore goes back to late […]
I was very excited to be visiting Angkor temples (or wats) for 4 days. The first morning we went to see Angkor Wat as it is the largest temple in Ancient Angkor. But before I describe that amazing complex, let me take you back through the history of Angkor, the ancient city area and seat of […]
A Very Happy Thanksgiving to my family, friends and all. If you would like to try something new or add a new flair to your meal, try the recipes I have given below. The roast, stuffing, gravy or the dip can take you to new flavor heights for your Thanksgiving meal, with a touch of […]
A very happy Deepavali/Diwali to my family, friends and everyone! Deepavali, known as the ‘Festival of Lights,’ is celebrated around the world by Hindus. It falls anywhere from late October to mid November according to the Hindu calendar. On Deepavali day, families don new clothes, participate in prayers and share meals and sweets with family and friends. Below is a Deepavali family story and a […]
Kbal Spean Shrine After a light breakfast of fruits and croissants, we headed for Kbal Spean. It was about an hour ride from Siem Reap but was told, worth the journey. Kbal Spean is one of the most ancient Hindu shrines in the Angkor area, and is famous for its depictions of Hindu Gods, […]
Ta Prohm Temple-Day 3 On day three after a warm breakfast of stir fried rice noodles and eggs, we headed to Ta Prohm (Ancestor of Buddha, in Khmer), located about 1 km east of Angkor Thom. Ta Prohm was built in the late 12th to early 13th centuries, during King Jayavarman Vll’s reign, and dedicated […]
Cooking for a Cause with Cookbook Author, Susheela Raghavan Join cookbook author, Susheela Raghavan in a private, cooking demonstration and meal at her home to raise awareness and funds in support of young victims of sex trafficking in Cambodia. This cooking demonstration will feature recipes from Susheela’s Malaysian cookbook, entitled, Flavors of Malaysia: A Journey […]
Bayon Temple-day 2 On our second day visiting Angkor, we headed for Bayon Temple after a delicious breakfast of local Khmer noodles and fruits and French style pastries. Bayon Temple is located in the center of the fortified walled city of Angkor Thom (which means Great City in Khmer), once the largest city in the […]
Amok, national dish of Cambodia Like other Southeast Asian regions, Cambodian foods have the hot, sour and spicy flavors from chilies, limes, tamarind, palm sugar, fresh herbs and spices such as lemongrass, Kaffir lime leaves, cilantro, sweet basil, ginger and turmeric. Crusty baguettes spread with pate are sold all over by vendors. We tried many […]
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