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Shorshe Salmon | Salmon in Mustard Sauce

Nearly a decade of living in the United Kingdom has made the elder sister a good cook and an almost

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Your Guide to Azerbaijan

On an average day, rolling out of bed seems to be the hardest thing to be done. But occasionally, I

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Sprouted Mung Beans Salad Bowl

Confession: I dislike fruits, vegetables, greens, and the category. Give me some fresh fruit juice or stir fry and I

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A Painting called Shaki

If Baku is the potpourri of the old and new and Gabala is that beauty spot hidden in the mountains

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Azeri KyuKyu | Herb-ed Omelette

There is something magical in the way eggs, whisked thoroughly, seasoned with a pinch of salt and cooked in a

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Gabala, a Beauty Spot on the Hills

For most tourists, Gabala or Qabala is a preferred winter destination considering the plethora of winter sports that can be

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Aloo Posto | Potatoes in Creamy Poppy Seed Paste

“I’m about to board the flight/train. See you soon.”“Okay. By the way, what do you want for lunch/dinner?”“You know Maa!

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Capturing Food in Art Frames

One of my biggest concerns, when the blog was taking off five months ago, was photographs. I could manage the

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Rock Etchings & Mud Volcanoes of Gobustan

If you thought Baku is the beginning and end of Azerbaijan, and that I was done talking about my weeklong

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Aam Dal | Red Lentil & Raw Mango Soup

A news alert two days ago declared that the western part of India will experience monsoon “in 2-3 days”. This

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A Newbie’s Guide to Azeri Cuisine #Chapter2

Did you know?# The process of making Azeri specialities dolma and flatbreads (lavash, katyrma, jupka, yufka) are inscribed in UNESCO’s

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A Newbie’s Guide to Azeri Cuisine #Chapter1

There is a lot of food culture that goes on in the home and in the community in non-traditional ways.

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Baku, a potpourri of influences #Chapter 2

Holy smokes! A year ago at this time, I was walking through the lanes of Athens, debating over souvlaki and gyros while

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Chai, halva & Azeri hospitality

One of the most beautiful memories that I have brought back from Azerbaijan has been the Azeri passion for food

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Baku, a potpourri of influences #Chapter I

Hey there. I’m back! Hope you haven’t forgotten me! After all, it’s been a few days since I last posted ‘From The Corner Table’.

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Travel Packing Checklist

Packing terrifies me. Meet me a week before I am to travel and you will think I am a toddler

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Chatpata (Tangy) Stir-fried Chicken

I ‘celebrated’ a nine-year friendship anniversary with my first cousin a few days ago. Considering she’s been a part of

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Tales from Munnar #2

Brutal honesty will more often than not set you on a path that is opposing to one taken by others.

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About the Blog

From the Corner Table began as a private space in 2017, a place where I could write about the little things that bring me joy. Over time, it grew into an open digital journal where I share recipes from my kitchen, thoughtful travel experiences, reflections on books (and more), and conversations with interesting people. Written by a journalist and guided by curiosity, this is a slow, lived-in corner of the internet. Pull up a chair, pour yourself a cuppa, and linger awhile.

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