Jaipur Summer 2012

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 Summer holidays 2012


This year again it was family and friends and talking over hot masala chai and kachoris. It was a blast. Here is the proof 

Vidhan Sabha Jaipur


My dear old beautiful "Ajmeri Gate" where I have passed millions of times. Painted in the beautiful Jaipur Pink color.

View of Gad Ganesh from the Balcony of Chachijee`s House in Brahmpuri

Way to the famous "Gad Ganesh Temple"

View of the beautiful Garden from Chachijee``s House in Brahmpuri



Me giving my niece a hair cut. I had to lure her to do that and at the same time was terrified as she loved her locs so much. 


But she is such a sweetheart, she loves me so much and she found herself "Super cute" after the cut. Kids :) love them.




 My brother making his famous Paneer








India Today!! Lunching at Mac Donalds


The girls having fun and not that I support much of mac food but to be hones the Indianised Aloo- Tikki Burger was pretty cool and I take pride in saying that they had to open the first Vegetarian Mac Donalds in India at Amritsar!! Cool

Neelam`s famous Bombay Sandwish






























"Jaipur" The pink city of India. Ja that's where I come from. There is something about Rajasthan which is so special. Jaipur is the capital city of  Rajasthan (the land of Rajas) I grew up here and am in love with all the Rastas, roads and Galis of this place. In one of the Diddl Hefts from the girls I had read that Rajasthan is as big as Germany so you can only imagine !!! What all you can find there. There is so much to do here that you are always short of time. There are palaces and havelis to be seen, beautiful tempels to be visited for the blessings one of my all time favourite if Ganesh ji ka Mandir at Moti Dungri. But there are some other very famous temples like Birla Mandir and Gobind Dev Ji ka Mandir which is in the old town. For shopoholics there is loads to shop from scrafs to stoles, kurtas and kurtis, bangles from glass and lac and not to mention the famous silver jewellery. Jaipur has become a great hub for semi precious stones. You can find great stuff here and loads of good food to eat either in Resturants, Hotels or at the road side and there are some very famous little shops which are being run from generations and the food is awesome. 



Finally I bump on to some folders which have some pictures from my last trip.

my home in jaipur



elephant on the road, i says democratic traffic.....i say


school of arts, kishanpole bazar,jaipur




a peacock fan



Albert Hall which is now a Museum in the middle of the city.



Albert hall is situated in the middle of a garden called as "Ram Niwas Bagh", Bagh meaning garden. This is the view from the side. 



The view from the other side.



Early morning people come to feed these pigeons and they hang around here all the time. Similar view of the pigeons I remember seeing in London at the Trafalgar Square.


View by dusk, I remember as a child we used to go there often and on the other side of the garden there used to be stalls of famous street foods, Oh! how I loved that.  


The famous Birla Temple. There are many Birla temples in the whole of India and they all are made very similar to each other and in all of them the stone used is white marble. At the time of morning and evening prayer it is so lovely, peaceful and heavenly there.


The Birla Planetarium


My Creative World: Cooking, Textiles, and Zurich Cooking has always been more than just preparing meals for me — it’s a little adventure, a way to slow down, and a chance to play with flavors and textures. I love creating everyday recipes that are plant-forward and Indian-inspired, carrying warmth, comfort, and a little curiosity in every dish. Some mornings, it’s the simple ritual of brewing masala chai; other days, it’s experimenting with seasonal vegetables, spices, or a new twist on a family favorite. Through cooking, I celebrate small moments, explore memories, and share stories — whether in my kitchen, in classes at Klubschule Migros, or here on the blog. Just like cooking, working with textiles and upcycling is a way to transform everyday materials into something new and unexpected. I love reimagining scraps of fabric, playing with colors and textures, and letting ideas unfold naturally. The Zurich Bag grew from this same curiosity — a playful project born at the House of Creativity, where old sun blinds found a second life as something practical, beautiful, and full of story. Each bag carries a little piece of life, creativity, and the joy of making something with care.

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