Vaishali A. PatelMay 6, 202111 min readFOOD FRIDAYS Growing up in a Desi family, cooking is at the core of our being and of our family and every gathering we have...including every meal...
Vaishali A. PatelJul 15, 20203 min readCelebrating Moon CyclesThe first time I got my period, my best friend Aditi and I were going up the stairs at school. She said to me, "I think you sat on...
Vaishali A. PatelApr 16, 20192 min readSO WHY DO I HAVE TO LEARN GUJARATI?Do you… Unconsciously take your shoes of when you enter a home? Bow down your head when you meet older family members? Greet them with...
Vaishali A. PatelApr 14, 20193 min readINDIAN (GUJARATI) – SUMMERSIn the afternoon, sitting with your friends on “otla”(front porch), playing games, singing songs, laughing your hearts out, eating...
Vaishali A. PatelApr 12, 20192 min readANDHSHRADHAA: GUJARATI SUPERSTITIONSSuperstitions are in every culture and language. They are especially prevalent in Gujarati culture and Gujarati language. Some save their...