India art Journal July 6,7,8,& 9 By Meera Rao
"Food to a large extent is what holds a society together and eating is closely
linked to deep spiritual experiences." Peter Farb and George Armelagos
'Consuming Passions: The Anthropology of Eating'
'Consuming Passions: The Anthropology of Eating'
The first few days (and actually throughout the stay!) in India are always about eating and enjoying the delicasies. The food seems to taste different and of course better - especially when my family cooks special dishes for me :)
My Uncle and his family came to visit me soon after I left my parents' place and went to stay with my M-I-L. Being very generous and extremely considerate, he came with catered food for all ! The food was even served traditional style- on banana leaves - again environmentally friendly with no dishes to wash! And let me tell you, everything tastes superb when served that way :) The next day I had to sketch the tiffin carriers and pails as they sat empty and shiny in the hallway waiting for the caterer. So much variety and leftovers that suffice it to say I did not have to cook for almost a week! The Jackfruit was also one of the many things he brought from his farm :)
Sketches in watercolor and Pilot G-2 pen