Showing posts with label Culture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Culture. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

62. Matter of Spices


It is made of stainless steel, is round and you can find it in almost every Indian kitchen. This spice container aka masala dabba is a ubiquitous tradition passed on from one generation to the next and can be considered as your true companion when cooking Indian meals. Notice how it is always within reach in each kitchen. While several replacements have been introduced, I do not think this one can ever be substituted. It is not only about the convenience with which you can store these spices but has the link to an age-old tradition that makes it even more special.




Friday, September 30, 2011

Adams Morgan

Sharing snippets of the grittiness and the energy that combine to form the DC neighborhood called the Adams Morgan: