Dehradun, Oct. 13 -- Culinary Chronicles

Food exceeds any religion or belief. No frontiers, no barriers, no parameters! It's all about emotions of love and fondness. Each household is different with diverse customs.

I was raised in a family where all festivals were celebrated with scrumptious food and friends yet without any obligatory traditions - cultural or religious, with due respect to the faith and sentiments of everyone. Got married in a family where traditions were followed to a certain extent. Embraced some, chose the best out of all.

On "Karwa Chauth" - like all wives, I too wish and pray for the health and longevity of Tiger. We wake up together manifesting happiness over a cup of tea. Skip the fast over a feast with fidelit...