Dehradun, Oct. 18 -- Culinary Chronicles

Reminiscences, food and nostalgia.. There are infinite memories that come alive each day with various foods that I cook or eat.

Lamingtons take me twenty-four years back to a military station - Raiwala. Amidst the jungles in the elephant corridor on the banks of the Ganga within the Shivaliks. Small Cantonment with a big extended family!

Tiger's top boss was particular about all duties. Be it operational or hospitality - both important in the Indian army. We are known for our valour and glamour!

Food served in official gatherings was ensured by him that it was the best, by the best. Lamingtons were undoubtedly his daughter's responsibility and chicken sandwiches were on my duty list. While he h...