Jewel in the crown for the British, India for me, meant only Bombay; the city where I opened my eyes. Both Maa and Baba were Bombay-ites who migrated to Pakistan when I was three. Year after year Maa along with my siblings and I, spent our summer holidays in Bombay with her family. I got to meet and know loads of friends and colleagues of Baba but never his family. Continue reading Connections – Family Jewels
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Mementoes of my memory tree
May your life always be filled with beautiful, exotic, deep, enriching, blossoming and blissful scents… and may you always know your own and wear it with pride. Gérard
This hand written note on the inside leaf of Patrick Süskind‘s Perfume is a memento which replays the time I had a fling with a young man, a sensitive soul, while I was in my long-term relationship. Whenever the page presents itself, the distant past flashes back. Not that I am a nostalgic by any means… I love memories. Am not attached to them yet they bring a serene joy in my life. Strange though it may sound, in the spring clean, year after year, my stash of troubled moments have been recycled into enchantment. Continue reading Mementoes of my memory tree
Casa Ali ~ Supperclub dates – May
Casa Ali dinners and lunches in april turned out amazing. Dinners were totally booked out and sunday lunches saw rather intimate gatherings which resulted in cooking sessions with guests and on an other occasion, planning the performative culinary collaboration with Gabriela Parra.
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As promised, a Romainian treat graced one of the dinners made by my flatmate and his girl-friend visiting from Milan. Reconnected with some old friends after many years and via Casa Ali I was introduced to some new faces. Continue reading Casa Ali ~ Supperclub dates – May
Casa Ali ~ April dates and menu
Nowruz special photo album and April gatherings at Casa Ali in the first and third weeks of the month.
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I associate the month of april with the following in no particular order
- Showers.
- Daisies.
- Buddha’s birthday.
- All fools day! The French call April 1 Poisson d’Avril, or “April Fish.”
- Shared between the Ram and the Bull… colours ranging from fiery reds to oranges and earth tones.
- Return of British swallows.
Nowruz special at Casa Ali
Celebrate Nowruz and Spring Equinox in the Casa Ali style!
The ancient Persian spring festival of Nowruz, Persian for “new day,” is considered the beginning of the New Year not only in Iran, but throughout Central Asia. The holiday falls on the first day of spring, usually March 21st, and celebrations continue for 13 days.Wear something green. Please observe the timing.
FRIDAY 20th March 6.30 – 10.30pm Book Tickets
FRIDAY 22nd March 6.30 – 10.30pm Book Tickets
Menu Plantain, avocado, herbs || Courgette, halloumi, mushroom || Mixed lentils soup || Artichoke hearts, spinach, prawns, lotus root || Rice, herbs, tilapia, fresh pomegranate seeds || Rice and kiwi pudding with cardamom and nuts.
SUNDAY 24th March 12.30 – 4.30pm Book Tickets
Menu Plantain, avocado, herbs || Courgette, halloumi, mushroom || Mixed lentils soup with ginger || Artichoke hearts, spinach and lotus root || Rice, herbs, fresh pomegranate seeds || Rice and kiwi pudding with cardamom and nuts.
Welcome drinks (non-alco) on the house. Bring your own wine.