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Mama's BFF (and our annual meal full of love, processed cheese and unfashionable wine)
I met my first ever friend at nursery school when we were both 3 years old. I am not actually sure how willingly he became my friend...

The Ladle of Love
Aug 15, 20208 min read


Meet the "Step-Mum"
My papa’s other half is one of those people with a megawatt smile… you can almost hear a cartoon style “ding” whenever she beams it at...

The Ladle of Love
Jul 27, 20203 min read


Meet "Grams/Pip"
A little introduction to my maternal grandmother who I used to call, “Grams” or “Pip.” She was an amazing cook, extremely cute,...

The Ladle of Love
Jul 21, 20202 min read


Meet Mataji or "MJ"
A little introduction to my paternal grandmother who was known by absolutely everyone (regardless of their age) as “Mata Ji” which means...

The Ladle of Love
Jul 21, 20202 min read


Meet "Bonus Grandma"
I am lucky enough to have, via my Step-Dad, a Welsh step or "Bonus"-Grandma who is a total sweetheart. She is often found doing cryptic...

The Ladle of Love
Jul 21, 20202 min read


Meet "Gramps"
My maternal grandpa, "Gramps", was absolutely wonderful and was also quite the gourmand. However, he rarely cooked at home, mainly...

The Ladle of Love
Jul 21, 20203 min read


Meet Pita-Ji / "PJ"
Regardless of age, everyone addressed my grandfather as “Pita Ji” which is Hindi for “respected father.” The equivalent title was given...

The Ladle of Love
Jul 21, 20202 min read


Meet Papa
My Papa is a quirky, funny, adorably nerdy person who has never lost his fascination and curiosity about anything and everything… which...

The Ladle of Love
Jul 20, 20202 min read


Meet Mama (Mooms)
My Mama is a chic, beautiful, artistic and sensitive soul; a woman full of emotion. All the emotions. Emotions deep as oceans. All of the...

The Ladle of Love
Jul 20, 20203 min read
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