Just 24 km from Gorakhpur, Maghar is a quiet town, connected by the state highway from Gorakhpur. In the month of May, the highway roadside was lined with desi and hybrid watermelons.

Ram the king, was a mighty king, Who ruled with the might of love. He had a wife, dainty and bright, Sita was her name. They lived in Awadh, in the Kanak Bhawan, And found great fame.

Lucknow has been a part of Awadh from the time of Ram about 7500 years ago. The term Awadhi cuisine, was originally cuisine from Eastern UP, vegetarian, Vaishnav temple cuisine. During the reign of Nawabs in Lucknow, who came from Iran (Persia),

Sundarkand is chapter 5 of a 500 year old book written by Goswami Tulsidas ji, 'Sri Ram Charitmanas'. It was written in Awadhi dialect in Devnagari script. The story of Ram is about 7000 years old.

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.

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!

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