A Taste That Brings Childhood Memories Alive Have you ever tasted something that instantly takes you back to your childhood? A flavor so pure, so full of memories that it tugs at your heartstrings? For me, that magical taste is none other than the Tangy-Sweet Delight of Kordoi—a fruit that holds the essence of my … Read more
There’s a moment in life that makes us pause, a fleeting moment when everything around us seems to stand still, and it feels like the universe is speaking directly to our hearts. It’s that first drop of Miracle Rain. Have you ever found yourself pausing everything just to feel that drop, as though it holds … Read more
A Spoonful of Nostalgia: The Magical First Bite of Tengesi Tenga Close your eyes for a moment and let your soul wander back to the warmth of home. Can you smell it? That gentle, citrusy tang curling into the air, wrapping around you like your mother’s embrace on a rainy afternoon? That’s Tengesi Tenga—not just … Read more
The Nostalgic Embrace of Patot Diya Maas Have you ever smelled something so deeply familiar that it felt like a warm embrace from your past? A scent so magical that, in just a moment, it carries you back—to the rustic kitchen of your childhood, to the bubbling laughter of your loved ones, to the loving … Read more
Introduction Imagine biting into something so tangy, so refreshingly unique, that it instantly awakens your senses. That’s the magic of Robab Tenga (Pomelo), a fruit that has been part of Assamese life for generations. Growing up in Guwahati, I’ve always had a special connection with this fruit—its sourness, its juiciness, and how it brightens even … Read more
When the Golden Dawn Breathes Life into Forgotten Dreams Have you ever watched the world wake up and felt like the universe was gently whispering to your soul? This enchanted golden morning of Dipor Bil isn’t just another sunrise—it’s a quiet miracle, a soft embrace of light that stirs something deep within. As the first … Read more
A Whisper from the Past, A Gift for the Future Have you ever held a simple, unassuming green leaf in your hands and felt a rush of memories? For me, that leaf is nourishing manimuni xaak—a taste of childhood, a whisper of love from my grandmother’s gentle hands. I can still see her, sitting by … Read more
Introduction As an Assamese, I’ve always felt an undeniable connection to food—especially the fiery, bold, and exhilarating spices that are so integral to our culture. If there’s one spice that is as famous as it is feared, it’s the world‘s hottest chili, Bhut Jolokia. If you’ve ever wondered how it feels to experience a taste … Read more
The Forgotten Comfort: Why Poiṭa Bhāt Still Matters Today It was one of those slow, golden mornings of childhood—the kind that stay etched in your heart forever. I must’ve been around ten, sitting on the cool mud floor of my grandmother’s kitchen. Outside, the monsoon breeze whispered through the banana trees. Inside, in a humble … Read more
Introduction: When a Butterfly’s Wings Unlock a Forgotten World Close your eyes for a moment and imagine this—soft golden sunlight filters through the leaves as a butterfly flutters past, its wings shimmering like tiny stained-glass windows. Have you ever stopped to look at it closely? To follow its gentle dance in the air and feel … Read more
