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Tadka Travels – Magical Mysore

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Tadka Pasta

Volumes have already been recorded about the magnificence of Mysore, the land of spices, silk and sandalwood, as the word goes, and should you want to plan a quick trip to this lovely little town just about 150 kms from … Continue reading →

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Tadka Travels: Spiti Valley Road Trip

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Tadka Pasta

Starkly, dramatically beautiful, relatively unknown and much off the tourist tracks, Spiti valley in Himachal is neither a breezy weekend getaway, nor is it in any way like that restful trip you last took to a sheltered hill resort. Most … Continue reading →

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Wine Tasting At SDU Winery

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Tadka Pasta

When you’ve traversed enough wine trails and had your share of exquisite Rieslings and Sauvignon Blancs from the Brancotts down in Kiwiland, and Old Barrel Ports and Cabernet Francs from family-owned wineries in Midwestern United States, you’re considered, well, a … Continue reading →

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Chutney Chow-down – Tomato Thokku

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Tadka Pasta

Continuing on our Chutney Chow-down trail, we’re cooking up a variant of the delightful Tomato Thokku from Southern India. Part pickle, part chutney, this tangy concoction stays well in a bottle or jar for 2-3 days without refrigeration, so it’s perfect … Continue reading →