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Mona Shah
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Add A Desi Kick To Traditional Thanksgiving Sides
With the traditional turkey off my vegetarian plate, I load up on spiced-up, flavorful Thanksgiving sides As Thanksgiving approaches,...
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Mona Shah
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I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes
Given that this is the author's first novel, it is surprisingly good and perhaps among the best thriller I have read. It is a battle...
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Mona Shah
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Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane
Dennis Lehane returns with a masterpiece to rival his earlier novel Mystic River—with an all-consuming tale of revenge, family love,...
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Mona Shah
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Candlelight Tour of Fort Point
Ranger-led lantern tours of SF’s Civil War Era Fort under the Golden Gate Bridge Our family spent a rainy Saturday in February exploring...
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Mona Shah
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Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
This brilliantly written book defies easy categorization and might have gone a number of ways. For the same reason, it appeals to a range...
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Mona Shah
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These are a few of MoJo's favorite ...Books
MoJo’s recommendations for the most captivating, notable, brilliant, thought-provoking, and talked-about books that we have read this...
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Mona Shah
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The Sparkle of Holiday Lights in the Bay Area
As the holiday spirit takes over our hearts, join us as we chase some of the best holiday displays the Bay Area has to offer. Folks have...
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Mona Shah
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An Indian-Inspired Thanksgiving Menu
The Thanksgiving menu at Mona Shah’s house is mostly traditional Thirty five years ago when I first moved to this country as a student,...
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Mona Shah
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Mona’s Marvelous Mithai!
Tempt your Diwali party guests with brownie burfi and srikhand tarts. They will be back for more. In our gujju household, Diwali marks...
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Mona Shah
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Parsi Veg Food? Yes, It’s A Thing!
Parsi cuisine has long been associated with meat, eggs, and fish. But more people in the community are slowly leaning towards a...
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Mona Shah
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Easy, Breezy Summer Meals
Some people can whip up dinner for crowd without breaking a sweat. I am not one of those people. I plan, make lists and then plan some...
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Mona Shah
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Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended By Chris Voss
Life is a series of negotiations you should be prepared for: buying a car, negotiating a salary, buying a home, renegotiating rent,...
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Mona Shah
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Mumbai Street Food Recipes You Must Try at Home
Delicious, fuss-free recipes from the streets of Mumbai. Every time I visit family in Mumbai, I look forward to offbeat culinary...
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Mona Shah
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A Shot to Save the World by Gregory Zuckerman
This is a dazzling, blow-by-blow chronicle of the most consequential scientific breakthrough of our time - the COVID-19 vaccine. It’s a...
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Mona Shah
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The Kill Switch By Adam Jentleson
In this interesting book, Adam Jentleson, an aide to former Democratic Senate majority leader Harry Reid, explains why the U.S....
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Mona Shah
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The Bombay Canteen: Celebrating India, one dish at a time
Interiors inspired by Mumbai’s heritage bungalows with stone walls, stained-glass windows and high ceilings—The Bombay Canteen is the...
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Mona Shah
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The Spy and The Traitor by Ben Macintyre
If anyone could be considered a Russian counterpart to the infamous British double-agent Kim Philby, it was Oleg Gordievsky. The son of...
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Mona Shah
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Make Gujarati Sides That Outshine the Mains
In most Indian home kitchens, meals are served all at once, rather than one course following the other. This is particularly prevalent in...
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Mona Shah
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The Art of the Brick: Transforming Lego’s into Art
We’ve all payed with LEGO as kids, but what artist Nathan Sawaya does with these colorful little bricks is remarkable. His travelling...
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