A cup of Assam Tea

Covid19 has changed the whole world, the way we live, the way we eat, the way we travel but nature definitely never changes its routes the way it sparks with every season and bliss us with nature's bounty. Even though I love my home state Connecticut's spring but staying homebound made me realized its uniqueness. Here are a few of my picks Cherry blossom in Wooster Square :  Country's prolific lawmaker's alma matter Yale's home New Haven Wooster Square. When the cherry blooms, it creates the delicate delightful nature's own canopy.  You will be intrigued by visiting this wonderful and historic pristine park with historic architecture when the cherry blossoms and spell its beauty which were planted in 1973. In the midst of busy life, taking a break visiting this cute little park calms you down and rejuvenate.   "I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the l...

   A torrent of memory flared up in me when I think about the Gheela/Ghila pitha, and I behold the moment.  Gheela pitha and Bihu are synonyms, in that matter, in Assamese celebrations, an essential Assamese dessert recipe.  The clear sky, blooming flowers, and light greenery are what I am enjoying right now here in Connecticut, while in my homeland, Assam, is preparing for our most whimsical festival, Bohag  Bihu,  and the New Year.  A thousand miles  away from my home and loved ones, I  reminisce  about those yesteryears and think of making Gheela Pitha. Unlike Xutuli pitha , Gheela Pitha is easy to make with just 3 ingredients. Gheela pitha's shape is inspired by a seed that children used to use as a toy. Flat and round-shaped gheela pitha is a ubiquitous dessert that you can find in an Assamese household, especially during Bihu or any other special celebration.  Ingredients Sweet Rice - 2 cups ( ideally new rice) Regular rice...