'Anna daata Sukhi Bhava' (May the person who supplies food, live well & prosper) - This is a blessing in sanskrit that is uttered at the end of every meal. It thanks not only the creator, but also the individuals who helped create a satisfying meal that enables others to thrive, the farmer who nurtured the crops, the grocer who made it accessible and the chef who cooked the ingredients into an unforgettable meal. Hunger extends beyond culture, class race and species. Food is one of the four 'F's that every creature on earth is neurologically programmed by evolution & nature to seek in order to survive (the others being Fight, Flight and the 'F' word that describes the path to reproduction). For those of us fortunate enough to go grocery shopping at the drop of a hat , especially those of us who live in the US of A ( 'oh, no, I'm running short of Plugra butter or Olive oil of a XYZ terroir' ). We've almost forgotten that ev...
Global Palate, Indian Perspective!