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Maple Masala Paal
The trees towered above them. The canopy stood high above and dwarfed Poet and Flower. Flower was carefully carrying a a very full bucket of sap when plop, she tripped over her feet and fell into a sweet, sticky mountain of maple sap.
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Going to the Beach (Again) - Chai Apple Crisp
It's the most magical place on earth. Or maybe the greatest; I'm not exactly sure what the phrase is. But Flower clearly did not think so.
Joy of the Puddle - Balti Pumpkin Galette
The joys of childhood are simple and boundless. Watching Poet and Flower discover things for the first time has helped me see the world in a different light. As a photographer, I'm always trying to look out at our world (and particularly food) from a different lens or perspective. Poet and Flower do the same daily. Sharing in their joy is a unique pleasure.
The Scaffolding of Life - Methi Aloo (Potatoes with Fenugreek)
Rituals are important. We have so many of them in our lives, both large and small. Some I don't even think about, but play a large role in giving shape and structure in my life. I think perhaps we don't think about them until they are gone, slowly realizing their importance in the first place.
Art Beyond the Museum - Pawpaw Meringue Tarts
Art doesn't have to be in a museum. I found that out much later in life. I grew up going to museums. As a kid, my mom loved art in the very traditional sense. She loved museums, and we would travel far and wide to see art. She shared that love with me.
A Love of Baking - Spiced Apple Hand Pies
My mother's love of baking may have started at McDonald's. She emigrated from India knowing how to make kheer and halva, but baking was completely foreign to her.
Is there Candy at Halloween? - Pumpkin Lassi
October has almost come and gone, and Halloween is almost here. Growing up, my mother did not often cook with pumpkins or squash. She had a delicious squash halwa she would make, and I still have to find that recipe
The Fall of Kusama
What does fall mean to you? It used to mean day trips to Cincinnati or Louisville, exploring museums, and perhaps a fall break vacation for our family. This year it has been exclusively pumpkins. Pumpkins are everywhere in October.
You are important to me
"You are important to me." One of our friends said this to us recently, and it has really resonated with me. Making time for friends has been the special glue that is helping us through the pandemic.
Hi! I’m Sameena
Welcome! I'm Sameena. I'm a physician by day, mom on call round-the-clock and avid cook. Poet and Flower is an Indian food blog celebrating my passion for food and family. I learned to cook in my mother's kitchen. My kids, Poet and Flower, are both the inspiration for the blog and the main distraction which keeps me from it.
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