Category Archives: Life and all that stuff

The way that things have been

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Rati Mehrotra

It is 18th June, it is raining, and I just got my second jab! In two weeks I can…go to the dentist. The optometrist. The physiotherapist. Ah, the wild times ahead. Seriously, though, I am hopeful that everyone who can, … Continue reading →

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One-Pot Chettinad Chicken Biryani

Posted on October 3, 2020 by Rati Mehrotra

I haven’t eaten out since…February. And I’ve come to realize that cooking is a kind of coping mechanism for me. Here, at least, is something productive I can do which is useful to the entire family. I enjoy the creative … Continue reading →

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My latest pandemic recipe: Ful Medames

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Rati Mehrotra

Once again, bored to death of my cooking, I have experimented with a new-to-me recipe: the Middle Eastern staple Ful Medames or foul mudammas. I call these my pandemic recipes because if not for the enforced isolation, I would be eating … Continue reading →

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Delicious Thai Recipes from a Beginner

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Rati Mehrotra

In the third month of our isolation, I grew heartily sick of my cooking. Because I live in a 3-generation household, we decided not to take the risk of any takeout or delivery (except for groceries). That means I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Living in the Pandemic

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Rati Mehrotra

It is Day 6 of extreme social-distancing for me. I’m looking at the long weeks ahead and wondering (like many of you) how we’re going to get through this. We have an emergency in Ontario, and in many other parts … Continue reading →

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Story Sales, Jury Summons, and More

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Rati Mehrotra

Winter is coming. No, scratch that. Winter is here. It’s in the dark, gloomy skies, the icy wind, the slushy road, and in the overpowering desire to go into hibernation for the next four months. Wake me in April when … Continue reading →

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Lucifer, Dissected

Posted on May 5, 2019 by Rati Mehrotra

I just finished the third season of Lucifer, and I have thoughts. I’m going to try to avoid spoilers here, but this post might not hold much interest for those who have not seen even a single episode of this … Continue reading →

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A Recipe for Success (Chola Masala)

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Rati Mehrotra

Great news! The e-book of Markswoman is currently available for just USD 1.99 all over the United States at Amazon, BN, and Harper Collins! It is also one of BookBub’s Best Fantasy Books of 2018. Just look at the amazing … Continue reading →

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A White Christmas in my Hometown

Posted on December 25, 2017 by Rati Mehrotra

We have a white Christmas in Lucknow, by which I mean fog blankets the city. Lucknow might be only 0.58% Christian, but the malls are filled with Santas and tall, tottering Christmas trees. Christchurch is beautifully lit up, and just … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Thoughts

Posted on October 10, 2017 by Rati Mehrotra

I remember, so clearly, the first time I articulated the desire to be a science fiction / fantasy writer. I was in Grade 6, and the question had been put to us by our pretty, young, and sometimes-strict teacher Ms. … Continue reading →

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