Ginger sugar is one of the easiest things to make. Glass jars, ceramic bowls or a steel tray covered with cotton muslin cloth make for convenient sun-drying equipment.

A Chinese orange or Naarangi tree is one of my first loves in the world of gardening:)

I was totally unaware that it was an edible fruit with a slightly tangy taste that kids love. I would have discovered that, had I been around a blooming Kadam tree when I was a kid. I feasted on Gulmohar petals instead.

Instead of making fresh orange zest, I like to keep this sundried orange peel candy handy. Cooking gets quicker, be it tea or cookies :) It has a long shelf life, though it finishes quickly once it gets in the kitchen.

Aaloo papad is a must have around Holi festival in March. The strong sun has many families making this delectable potato crisp to celebrate Holi and eat through the year. Well, this is how it still is in many Lucknow homes and even one school!

Mint is a great help in the Indian kitchen for calming the mind and soothing the digestive system.

When the cattle is back where it belongs, can money be far behind? Ordinary milk is selling at approximately Rs 50 per litre in Delhi, whereas A2 milk is selling at approximately Rs 160 per litre. Similarly, organically grown food is selling at a