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The Ladle of Love
Sep 13, 20203 min read
Masala chai, mindfulness and bear hugs
My preferred way to drink tea has always been as “Masala Chai”. Masala = spice, Chai = the Hindi word for tea (black tea as opposed to...
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The Ladle of Love
Aug 4, 20204 min read
Meet my ex-best friend, "Ivy"
Ivy is the the Sansa to my Arya, the Charlotte to my Miranda, the Thelma to my Louise and the Cagney to my Lacey … you get the picture....
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The Ladle of Love
Jul 27, 20203 min read
Meet the "Step-Mum"
My papa’s other half is one of those people with a megawatt smile… you can almost hear a cartoon style “ding” whenever she beams it at...
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The Ladle of Love
Jul 21, 20202 min read
Meet "Grams/Pip"
A little introduction to my maternal grandmother who I used to call, “Grams” or “Pip.” She was an amazing cook, extremely cute,...
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The Ladle of Love
Jul 21, 20202 min read
Meet Mataji or "MJ"
A little introduction to my paternal grandmother who was known by absolutely everyone (regardless of their age) as “Mata Ji” which means...
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The Ladle of Love
Jul 21, 20202 min read
Meet "Bonus Grandma"
I am lucky enough to have, via my Step-Dad, a Welsh step or "Bonus"-Grandma who is a total sweetheart. She is often found doing cryptic...
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The Ladle of Love
Jul 21, 20203 min read
Meet "Gramps"
My maternal grandpa, "Gramps", was absolutely wonderful and was also quite the gourmand. However, he rarely cooked at home, mainly...
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The Ladle of Love
Jul 21, 20202 min read
Meet Pita-Ji / "PJ"
Regardless of age, everyone addressed my grandfather as “Pita Ji” which is Hindi for “respected father.” The equivalent title was given...
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