Author: An Extraordinary Woman
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Bread Kofta in Bottle Gourd Curry
My 2nd food post, & I have taken forever to put this up. I was asked for this recipe quite a while back. The original recipe can be found here. The name is misleading as there is no pumpkin in this recipe. It is actually bottle gourd. But before you wrinkle your nose in disgust,…
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He breathed his last…
I pulled the blanket closer to my chin. She read a few more chapters of the novel while she was on the potty seat. I fussed over the broken screen of my watch. She groaned inwardly thinking about her large feet. I made a mental note to buy a new toothpaste. She brought the tea…
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Daily Prompt: Heroic
https://priyaparulblog.wordpress.com/2014/01/10/can-i-hold-your-hand/
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Can I hold your hand?
I look back & think. I do not need to think hard because a name comes easily to me. Yet I think some more. Anybody else? Maybe someone from school, maybe from family, maybe a movie actor… no, the same name remains stuck. Well, I was thinking who was my hero when I was five…
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I’m Not Cool!
I am 24 years young. I work with one of the leading consulting organizations. I have been educated in one of the premier universities of the country. I am smart & witty. I have tasted professional success the way nobody else my age has. Did I mention I am beautiful? I have a fantastic sense of…
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Vanilla Creme Brulee
My 1st post on food! I’ve a sweet tooth & every 2nd day, I’m looking to making something to satisfy my sweet cravings. I came across the recipe in the 29 December 2012 edition of ToI. I think it’s unavailable now. Here’s how I adapted & made it: I boiled 150 ml milk & added…
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Daily Prompt: Mad as a Hatter
https://priyaparulblog.wordpress.com/2013/12/19/thiss-not-your-childs-playground/
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This’s Not Your Child’s Playground!
A few years back, I think around three, I visited a historical monument in Delhi with my parents. It was a pleasant winter afternoon, & nothing better than a walk in the warm sun. The monument was Humayun’s Tomb, the resting place of the Emperor & his kin. I am a history buff. I doubt…
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Not all memories are good
I’ve a dull ache in my stomach. I’m scared it’ll happen again. I feel as if he’s somewhere nearby, waiting to pounce on me. How do I deal with my most painful memory? How do I stop the bile from rising up my throat? How do I stop my eyes from welling up? The memory…
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A Boss By Any Other Name…
The author reflects on experiences with various types of bosses encountered in an advisory role over five years. They categorise these bosses from manipulative to supportive, sharing insights on navigating each type while emphasising the lessons learned throughout the journey.
