Here in the Bay Area we often experience this strange weather phenomenon called June gloom. Basically the weather turns grey and cold (think the mid 50s) when the rest of the country is experiencing the first warm days of summer. This year, the gloom came early and most of May was dreary. For a relative…
Cucumber and Mint Raita
For me, an Indian meal is not complete unless there is a bowl of cooling yogurt along side it. Called raita, you have probably encountered this creamy side dish when you have eaten meals at Indian restaurants. This is not one of those only when in a restaurant dishes though. Growing up we had yogurt…