#indian food in victoria

[ankittripathi]

Naan-Stop Fun: Victoria's Best Restaurants for Indian Breads and Accompaniments

In the culinary landscape of Victoria, BC, the array of Indian breads stands as a testament to the diversity and richness of Indian cuisine. Each Indian restaurant in Victoria brings its unique flair to these essential components of Indian dining. Whether you opt for the softness of naan, the complexity of a multi-layered paratha, or the wholesome simplicity of chapati, the Indian kitchen in Victoria caters to every palate with authentic and inventive breads that elevate the dining experience.

A Bread for Every Taste

Whether you prefer the soft, pillowy naan, the crispy and flaky paratha, or the earthy, whole wheat goodness of chapati, there's something for everyone in Victoria's Indian kitchens. These breads don't just serve as a vehicle for scooping up gravy but are integral to the meal and enhance the overall flavour experience.

Naan: A beloved classic, naan is a soft, leavened bread baked in a tandoor, making it light but with a delightful chew. It pairs wonderfully with everything from rich, creamy kormas to meat-based dishes' hearty, robust gravies.

Roti and Chapati: These unleavened variants are staples in Indian households. Made from whole wheat, they are healthier options that complement a variety of dishes, particularly vegetarian curries.

Paratha: The layered, buttery paratha is a perfect choice for those who enjoy texture. It's often stuffed with vegetables or paneer, adding an extra layer of flavour to every bite.

Curries that Captivate

A meal at an Indian restaurant in Victoria is incomplete without the curries that make Indian food a global favourite. From the mild, creamy textures of paneer butter masala to the fiery punch of vindaloo, each curry is a testament to India's rich culinary history.

Vegetarian Delights: Victoria's Indian restaurants excel in turning vegetables into culinary masterpieces. Dishes like dal makhani, made from lentils and beans, and baingan bharta, a smoky mashed eggplant curry, are must-tries for their complex flavours.

Meat-Focused Feasts: Options abound with classics like lamb rogan josh and chicken tikka masala for meat lovers. These dishes are cooked with a blend of spices that will tantalize your taste buds.

Experience Beyond Dining

Dining at an Indian restaurant in Victoria isn't just about the food but the experience. The warm, welcoming atmosphere, combined with the aromatic scents of spices and freshly baked bread, transport diners straight to the heart of India.

Cultural Touch: Many restaurants feature traditional décor and music, enhancing the dining experience by creating an authentic Indian environment.

Service with a Smile: The hospitality found in Indian restaurants is often as delightful as the food. Friendly staff are always ready to explain dish components and help diners navigate the menu to find something they'll love.

Turmeric Victoria: A True Gem

Among the various options for Indian food in Victoria, Turmeric Victoria is notable for its comprehensive menu that includes classic and innovative offerings. At Turmeric Victoria, guests can enjoy a range of Indian breads like garlic naan and cheese-stuffed naan, each made to complement an extensive selection of curries. Using fresh, local ingredients, they carefully prepare each meal, ensuring a flavorful and memorable experience.

Turmeric Victoria also prioritizes creating an atmosphere that reflects the festive and familial spirit of Indian dining. Whether it's a casual meal or a significant celebration, they strive to make every occasion memorable with exceptional food and service. This dedication to creating a fulfilling dining experience makes Turmeric Victoria a standout destination for anyone interested in exploring the rich flavours of Indian cuisine in Victoria.

Conclusion

Indian restaurants in Victoria offer a culinary journey through the flavours and traditions of India, with a particular focus on the delightful pairings of Indian bread and curries. For those eager to explore the depth of Indian cooking, the city's offerings ensure a satisfying and enriching dining experience. With establishments like Turmeric Victoria leading the way, diners can expect not only to satisfy their cravings for authentic Indian food but also to create lasting memories of their culinary adventures.

[tandooriflamesmelbourne]

https://tandooriflamesmelbourne.com.au/

Experience the true essence of Indian cuisine at Tandoori Flames Melbourne. Step into a world of tantalizing flavors, vibrant spices, and culinary excellence. Our restaurant is a haven for food enthusiasts seeking an authentic Indian dining experience.

[aeqghrwen]

Up to 10% off order now - Anything La Corner menu

Order Malaysian and Indian food take away from Anything La Corner menu restaurant

East Victoria Park, WA. Pay online or cash.

Order Now – https://www.ozfoodhunter.com.au/anything-la-corner Download the OzFoodHunter App:  https://bit.ly/3aOUKdp

[kai-atlantis]

@iesnoth and I met up yesterday to meet our idol/hero/father Eoin Colfer 🥹 He was unreasonably funny and though we both were too scared to ask for a pic, Eoin insisted when he saw our fancomic collab. He also had Irish soda bread that was delicious and he told us if we publish a graphic novel together we owe him 50% profit for the idea 😂😂😂

Just a wee Irish man 🍀

Then afterwards me and Victoria had dinner and got Indian food! It was such a fun night and I'm so glad I got to meet my two favorite Artemis Fowl people 🥹🥹🙏

[dailyanarchistposts]

Histories of colonisation ought to be remembered, including the horrors and atrocities, but also the endurance and empowerment found in trenchant resistance and the fight for sovereignty, writes Radhika Reddy.

India and Aotearoa are both grappling with decolonisation. In this ongoing struggle to wrest free from the legacies of colonialism, each society can learn from the other.

A recent piece published by The Spinoff uncovered some of these lessons, but in my view gave a rather disempowering view of both Māori and Indian experiences. It emphasised tragedy, brutality and suffering, but overlooked trenchant resistance efforts seeking sovereignty, where we might find the most useful stories to exchange.

Common ground

The previous article began with common ground, but only focused on Māori and Hindu ecological values, so let’s broaden the picture with some Indian traditions beyond Hinduism, and decolonising Māori values.

Papatūānuku and Kaitiakitanga: Khalifa, Amana (from Islam)

An “ethos of living in harmony in nature” is found in Islam, India’s second-largest religion. The Quranic approach is based on Khalifa and Amana (trusteeship of nature) in which humans have guardianship over nature, to appreciate and care for it, pass it unspoiled to future generations, and manage sustainably.

Manaakitanga: Seva (from Sikhism)

A spirit of hospitality pointedly appears in the centuries-old Sikh tradition of Guru Ka Langar (communal meal), an act of Seva (selfless service). Langar serves food freely and equally to all-comers, regardless of religion, caste, wealth, gender or age, overcoming divisions exploited by colonialism.

Tino rangatiratanga: Swaraj (from secularism)

Māori notions of self-government and Gandhi’s credo of Swaraj (self-rule) share an essence of seeking self-determination, with social structures and values separate from colonial interference.

Besides principles, there are common experiences and episodes of resistance shared in history:

Parihaka

The events of Parihaka came long before India’s independence movement gained momentum, but the spirit of non-violent resistance echoes across centuries, possibly having influenced Gandhi.

Redcoats

British regiments frequently rotated through India and New Zealand. Waves of veterans, after plundering India or suppressing its rebellions, came to fight the New Zealand Wars, or left to police India. British statues as well as town, street and suburb names across Aotearoa are familiar to students of Indian history — Empress Victoria, Governor-General Auckland, Colonel then Commander-in-Chief Wellesley (later Duke of Wellington), and places like Bombay or Khyber Pass. These are connected histories.

Lessons India has to offer for Māori

Among decolonisation projects, India’s imperfect story of independence still has interesting lessons.

Non-violent resistance works

Māori have led non-violent resistance in Aotearoa for generations, from Parihaka to Ihumātao, and may find the example of India’s liberation a hopeful landmark victory in global history.

The practice of Indian non-violent resistance continues to this day, as protests rage against likely unconstitutional policies such as the Citizenship Amendment Act and the National Register of Citizens, with assemblies, marches, sit-ins, and art, despite state violence.

Coexistence

Although India ejected British occupation and suffers internal divisions, there is still a firm thread running through the ages demonstrating coexistence between different cultures.

Look to chapters in history like the peaceful inclusion of Muslims in South India since the seventh century, the religious tolerance of Akbar in the 16th century, the joint Hindu-Muslim Indian Rebellion of 1857, and the secular Indian constitution. They contrast with divisive ideologies like Hindutva founder V.D Savarkar’s two-nation theory that promoted a dominant Hindu nation. The daily lives of many Indians today embody inter-cultural acceptance, the norm across much of the country, most of the time.

Whereas Aotearoa may not return its settler society for a full refund, multicultural coexistence is possible.

Overcoming divide-and-rule

Whether it was the East India Companies or the British Raj, a small minority of power brokers ran the show — infamously, 35 staff in an East India Company office. They relied on divide-and-rule, recruiting vast numbers of Indian foot soldiers (Sepoys) to do the hard work. But a highly-leveraged organisational arrangement is weak to united resistance (like Kotahitanga). Today it appears in gig economies or the criminal justice industry, which pit marginalised people against each other.

Self-government is not always good government

Today’s India shows how things can get wobbly even 70 years after independence, as a homegrown blood-and-soil movement undermines equality and reproduces colonial hierarchies atop a diverse society.

Take the word “decolonisation”. It probably looks straightforward, but it is a co-opted term in India. In the name of decolonisation, the Hindutva movement promotes discriminatory reforms, such as ending affirmative action for lower-caste people, and passing the exclusionary Citizenship Amendment Act.

There are regions under Indian rule seeking greater autonomy or Azaadi (freedom) today – resisting occupation by a central Indian state, as Assam endures detention centres, and Kashmir a militarised siege.

It takes eternal vigilance to protect hard-won sovereignty from sabotage.

What India can learn from Māori

Colonialism is now

It is tempting to think colonialism must belong only to museums and history books. But settler-colonial societies still persist. In Aotearoa, settlers may have settled but the nation remains unsettled. As Treaty negotiations, claims and protests unfold, Indians can reflect on how the colonial legacy is fed by continuous re-colonisation – a risk India is prone to, not from Britain, but from, say, supremacists within.

Indians in Aotearoa can also respond by allying with Māori in decolonisation efforts.

Overcoming casteism and anti-indigeneity

While there is no comparing two complex societies, there are still parallels between the institutional discrimination that Māori have endured, and the discrimination against Dalit, Other Backward Class, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Adivasi (indigenous) people. As Indians in Aotearoa can find solidarity with Māori in undoing colonial oppression, so too can India find equality for its systematically disadvantaged classes.

Protecting taonga like language

While India is blessed with a diversity of cultures, a tendency to homogenise society with one language and identity sometimes rears its head. Whether under well-meaning secularism, or Hindutva rule, language imposition threatens diversity. South Indian languages like Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada are spoken by large minorities but are often in tension with a Hindi regime pushed by central governments. The experience of Te Reo Māori shows the value in preserving languages, and the perils of erasure.

Common struggles

Supremacism

Whether it is white supremacy or Hindu supremacy (sharing traits like Islamophobia), countering dangerous ideologies is vital to fulfill the egalitarian promise of the constitutions of both Aotearoa and India.

Climate change

A global challenge like climate change demands a variety of solutions, but most importantly by centering indigenous people in decision-making — something Aotearoa has yet to fully embrace. For all the “harmony with nature” embedded in dominant Indian cultures such as Hinduism, the ruling BJP government has much to answer for when it comes to emissions, environmental degradation and deregulation.

Feminism, LGBT and disability equality

Achieving equality for women, non-binary, LGBT and disabled people in India and Aotearoa is an ongoing struggle. Threats like sexual abuse, domestic violence, inadequate healthcare, colourism, repressive gender roles, limited autonomy, inaccessiblity, and economic inequality, are common concerns.

Patriarchal British norms echo in Indian laws, as with Section 377 that criminalised homosexuality until recently. Despite decriminalisation in 2018, there is not yet recognition of same-sex or gender-diverse marriage, protection against discrimination, or adequate healthcare. Trans Indians are targeted by the new Transgender Persons Act which sanctions second-class treatment — for instance, it provides for lower sentences in cases of violent crimes against trans women. The new Citizenship Amendment Act and National Register of Citizens especially threaten women, non-binary, LGBT and disabled people.

In Aotearoa, amendments to laws like the Birth, Deaths, Marriages, and Relationships Registration Bill, letting trans people more easily update birth certificates, still face transphobic opposition. Abortion decriminalisation remains under consideration. Māori may be worst affected by settler-colonial sexism, homophobia, transphobia and ableism.

These are signs that our societies have a long way to go, to enact systemic reforms, and to lift the veil of everyday shame and silence surrounding marginalised lives in our cultures.

Remembering

Histories of colonisation ought to be remembered, including the horrors and atrocities, but also the endurance and empowerment found in resistance. The previous Spinoff article proposed a museum dedicated to New Zealand colonisation, and praised changes to the curriculum teaching New Zealand history in all schools.

Both of these are laudable goals, but must be conducted with care to avoid the kind of revisionism seen in India under Hindutva rule. Any museum of New Zealand colonisation should seek to share with all New Zealanders the narratives Māori have learned and developed, to centre Māori self-determination and agency, and to emphasise coexistence under a Treaty framework that respects Tino Rangatiratanga.

[peachdues]

ok now that @marleysfinest has me thinking about Yorkshire puddings, here’s a definitive list of all the food I miss from the UK

Bangers and mash!! My favorite!!

Flapjacks/traybakes

Digestives/jammie dodgers/jaffa cakes

Literally being able to get a tea latte from any cafe and porridge and getting those little glass pots of honey and things of cream?!? It was so cute?? Ur coffee is dog shit tho

Pie and mash

Some of the best Indian food ever

Cheap cider/pints

The sausages were actually so good?? Not your bacon though, blech

Scones + clotted cream

VICTORIA SPONGE!! Like admittedly I can make that just fine here but it won’t ever taste the same

Dairy milk whole nut // dairy milk Oreo

Your ice cream is weird too. Minus ten points.

Prawn crisps

Chip shops in general

The black currant juice/flavoring?? I had black currant starbursts there and they were the best things I’ve ever had???

[endlessly-cursed]

Next Gen- Yasemin Battersea-Parsons

“𝑰𝒇 𝒂𝒏 𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒂 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒆, 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒊𝒕'𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒂 𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒖𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔, 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍 𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒏𝒖𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕, 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒕.”

Name: Yasemin Neeru Battersea Parsons

Nicknames: Yas

Birthdate: 16th of December 2004

Zodiac Sign: Saggitarius (i think??)

Personality Type (MBTI): TBD

Blood Status: Pureblood

Nationality: Turkish-Indian-Irish

Physical Appearance

Hair: Black, curly

Eyes: Black

Height: 1.57m

Weight: 64kg

Body Type: Medium-size

Skin Tone: Dark brown

Distinguishing Marks (scars, birthmarks, etc.): One birthmark on her neck

Background

Hometowns

Kolkata, India- The rich and ancient city was the place of birth for Yasemin, and where she spent much of her winter in the Bengali equivalent of Christmas and even participated in religious rites, despite following the Muslim religion more.

Antakya, Turkey- Her other hometown, she lived in a rustic yet wealthy house with her grandmother, where she spent many summers and even visited many mosques and started on her Muslim faith

Dublin, Ireland- Her main residence, living outside the center, she loved how carefree and busy they were and many of her friends lived near, and her formative years were spent there

Family

Mother: Esmanur Zeynep Battersea

The only living Battersea that directly descended from Simon by then, she was raised as a hanimsultan and was treated like Middle-Eastern royalty despite being long gone. She did not expect to have children after Shreya, and was delighted to have one more child. Despite being fond of Yasemin, her favouritism was never noticed by her daughters

Father: Mahmoud Ismail Parsons

A Bengali businessman, he married Esmanur to enforce his monopoly on the industry and expand his growing empire. When Esmanur was pregnant again, he was surprised and worried, because his wife have had fertility problems years prior and didn't want to risk her life. Nevertheless, Yasemin was born healthy and without much fuss, and he spoiled her

Older sister: Shreya Humashah Battersea Parsons

Although she was first angry at Yasemin's birth, the moment she held her, she knew she loved her. Shreya loved to take care of her and talk about girl stuff, going shopping and having silly moments. Shreya was like a second mother and role model to Yasemin and are very close, even after Shreya marries Kevin Farrell and forms her family with him

Distant cousin: Luke Battersea

A bit closer in age, despite him being prickly and reserved, Yasemin approached him slowly, allowing him to come to her, actively listening to whatever he talked about and giving surprisingly helpful advice and thoughtful gestures, such as baking him his favourite cake for his birthday or when he had a bad day, or ensure that the cook cooks his comfort food once a week, and include him in the family trips

Hogwarts

House: Hufflepuff

Best Class: Herbology

Worst Class: Potions

Boggart: Everybody diminishes her efforts, throwing them and shouting at her that she'll never be enough

Riddikulus: The papers get up and start dancing cha-cha-cha

Patronus: A hare

Patronus Memory: Dancing in the rain when she was eight with her father and Shreya as her mother film

Mirror of Erised: (before turning 19) Achieving peace and stability in her hometowns (after turning 20) having stability, peace and a family with Scott by her side

Amortentia (what she smells like): Victoria's Secret perfume 'shimmer', strawberry bubblegum, henna

Amortentia (what she smells): Ice, cologne, something related to Scott

Career

11-18: Hogwarts student

21-35: Philantropist

36-65: President of the Battersea company

Personality & Attitude

Priorities: Making some good in the world, her family's wellbeing

Strengths: Kind, empathetic, insightful, caring and generous

Weaknesses: Naive, clueless, innocent during her adolescence, way too trusting, a people pleaser and can't say anything bad about anyone

Stressed: During social gatherings and during exams, feeling stupid all the time

Calm/Comforted: Watching her comfort show (FRIENDS), spending time with Shreya, in her bed

Favorites

Colors: PINK, burgundy red, navy blue and lilac

Weather: Sunny

Hobbies: Reading, knitting, baking and creating skincare and makeup routines

Fashion: Yasemin is far more fashionable than her sister Shreya, often wearing heels and short skirts and tops, all in the palette of pink, black and white. She also has curly hair and has a rigorous routine that she always asks not to be interrupted when performing it

Relationships

Significant Other/Love Interest: Scott Morris ( @potionboy3 )

Both friends from the moment they met, unlike her peers, Scott seemed to get her, and Yasemin always felt seen with him. What she didn't know is that Scott had a huge crush on her. A crush that everybody save her seemed to notice. For years, he dropped subtle hints here and there, but the clueless Yasemin didn't seem to see it.

Until, on a party, after sharing a meaningful moment, Scott surprised Yasemin by kissing her and declaring his feelings for her. What was more surprising to Yasemin is that she felt the same. Even though Yasemin was a year ahead of Scott, they saw each other often and even gave him the keys to her house once they became serious.

[MORE TBA]

Friends: Noor Verma Dhendron ( @legilimenace )

Even though they were different, Noor and Yasemin got along and suprisingly complimented one another. Shreya soon befriended Mansi, Noor's sister, and became inseparable, becoming almost members of the family

Mia Morris ( @gaygryffindorgal )

Scott's older sister, Yasemin liked her from the beginning and she was key in setting her up with her brother

[MORE TBA]

Jude Cozens ( @unfortunate-arrow )

Both with similar natures, she met him through Scott and also reminded her of Luke. She was shocked when she learned that he and Noor started dating

Yasemin is looking for friends! I'll favour those born in 2004-5! Hmu or send me an ask if you're interested!

Rivals: TBA (why would you want to antagonize this angel?!)

Trivia

She doesn't drink alcohol due to religious and personal reasons

Her drink of choice is a lime Aquarius

Always has a red velvet cake for her birthday

She hates green peas

Is surprisingly good at breakdance, salsa and dabke, and often does it in heels

Used to hate her curly hair and tried to straighten it like Shreya for most of her teens

While Shreya inherits her father's businesses, Yasemin inherits her mother's legacy

Is medium sized and was always made fun of by her parents' peers and went on crazy diets and developed body dysmorphia due to early development

Almost never went to parties because of people getting drunk and being invasive towards her

Cries easily for everything, yet can be calm in dire circusmtances

Picked up baking thanks to her therapist and often shows up to classes and gatherings with Turkish and Bengali sweets when she feels her friends are feeling down or stressed or wants to celebrate

Has the cutest and most elegant handwriting in Hogwarts (it was voted)

[littlefeather-wolf]

Chief Red Shirt (Ógle Ša) - 1847–1925Red Shirt in Buffalo Bill's Wild West ShowOn March 31, 1887, Chief Red Shirt, Chief Blue Horse and Chief American Horse and their families boarded the SS State of Nebraska in New York City, leading a new journey for the Lakota people when they crossed the ocean to England on Buffalo Bill's first international to perform at the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria and tour through Birmingham, Salford and London over a five–month period. The entourage consisted of 97 Indians, 18 buffaloes, 2 deer, 10 elk, 10 mules, 5 Texas steers, 4 donkeys, and 108 horses. Buffalo Bill treated Native American employees as equals with white cowboys. Wild Westers received good wages, transportation, housing, abundant food and gifts of clothing and cash from Buffalo Bill at the end of each season ...

Photo from London - Red Shirt was lionized by the British press and his handsome features and stately bearing caused reporters to hang on his every word. Queen Victoria adored Chief Red Shirt and reportedly said after meeting him, "I know a real prince when I see him."

[ankittripathi]

Try Tasty Indian Food at Turmeric Victoria: A Friendly Restaurant in Victoria, BC

Nestled within the captivating cityscape of Victoria, BC, lies a culinary gem that beckons you to embark on a flavorful expedition. Beyond the breathtaking landscapes and bustling streets, Turmeric Indian Cuisine emerges as a haven for connoisseurs seeking a taste of authentic Indian fare. In this vibrant metropolis, where cultures intertwine, Turmeric stands as a friendly Indian restaurant that embraces the spirit of India through its delectable offerings.

Turmeric Indian Cuisine caters to both seasoned enthusiasts and curious palates alike. With an unwavering commitment to preserving the integrity of Indian cuisine, this eatery introduces Victoria to a symphony of spices, aromas, and textures that capture the essence of India's culinary heritage. From fragrant curries to succulent tandoori creations, each dish at Turmeric is a canvas painted with passion and tradition.

Exploring Indian Cuisine in Victoria, BC

Regarding Indian cuisine, Victoria, BC, has become a hub for food enthusiasts seeking authentic flavours that celebrate the heritage of India. From fragrant curries to succulent tandoori dishes, Indian food offers a symphony of tastes that cater to a wide range of preferences. India's vibrant and diverse culture is beautifully reflected in its cuisine, rich with regional specialties and traditional cooking techniques.

Turmeric Indian Cuisine

A Flavorful Oasis Nestled in the heart of Victoria, BC, Turmeric Indian Cuisine is a haven for those craving the true essence of Indian flavours. As an Indian cuisine restaurant in Victoria, BC, Turmeric has gained a reputation for delivering an authentic and memorable dining experience. The aroma of spices and the warmth of hospitality create an inviting atmosphere that welcomes both locals and visitors alike.

Savouring Indian Delights

Turmeric Indian Cuisine offers a delectable array of Indian dishes that cater to all taste preferences. From creamy butter chicken to aromatic biryanis, the menu is a delightful journey through India's culinary landscape. Using traditional spices and fresh ingredients ensures every dish is a masterpiece of flavour and authenticity.

Diverse Offerings: 

Turmeric covers you whether you're a vegetarian, a meat lover, or someone with dietary restrictions. The menu includes various options that cater to different dietary preferences, making it an ideal spot for families, friends, and colleagues to come together and enjoy a hearty meal.

Warmth and Hospitality: 

Beyond the flavours, Turmeric Indian Cuisine is known for its warm and friendly service. The staff takes pride in providing a meal and an experience that leaves a lasting impression. Whether a first-time guest or a regular, you will be greeted with a smile and treated like part of the Turmeric family.

Conclusion: 

In the vibrant culinary tapestry of Victoria, BC, Turmeric Indian Cuisine shines as a true gem. As an Indian restaurant in Victoria, BC, it captures the heart and soul of Indian cuisine with its authentic flavours, diverse menu, and genuine hospitality. When searching for tasty Indian food in Victoria, look no further than Turmeric Indian Cuisine. Experience the magic of India's flavours, and create unforgettable memories that will leave you returning for more.

[elliotclarke2023]

Looking for Indian Food Victoria BC? Welcome to Turmeric Indian Cuisine, one of best Indian cuisine catering services in Victoria.

[zorlok-if]

I got an ask recently inquiring about any suggestions I have on learning to write/improving your writing. Since then I've been trying to come up with a helpful, coherent, and relatively concise answer, but that's taking a long time.

So, for now I'd say my biggest piece of advice is the cliché: if you want to become a better writer, read (or watch/listen to/etc.) everything you can. Everything. Engage with media from as many different creators as possible and from as many different backgrounds/experiences/cultures as possible. Seek out things you don't know a lot about. Venture into new territory and always try to expand your horizons. This includes engaging with media you would never drift towards naturally, even towards things you don't expect to enjoy (which isn't to say read things that will disturb you or be dangerous for your mental health, more that you should try reading things you know you won't love or that fall way outside your genre comfort zone). You can learn a lot about writing from things you don't like or aren't blown away by. I imagine it like XP farming in a video game. Even if some of what you're doing/reading isn't particularly exciting or interesting, it'll level up your writing skill all the same. You may come away with a better understanding of what you don't like and don't want to do. You may come away with some new idea you wouldn't have thought to include in your normal body of work. You may discover a love for something you never expected. Who knows?

This advice applies to more than books—watch shows or movies, play games, listen to podcasts or free YouTube lectures/video essays, whatever you want. Just try to reflect critically on what you encounter (for example, "how can I incorporate (or avoid) ___ in my own writing?").

If you want any recommendations, I'm more than happy to give some. If you want me to clarify any of these points, just let me know. And since it may interest someone/provide a point of reference as to what stuff I'm reading, here's an incomplete, visual (and hopefully somewhat helpful or interesting) snapshot into some of the media I'm engaged with. I present to you...

All the Items I Currently Have Checked Out from the Library:

(A Cautionary Tale)

Currently Reading:

Hainish Novels & Stories, Volume One by Ursula K. Le Guin, Frank Herbert's Dune the Graphic Novel, Book One by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson (illustrated by Raúl Allén and Patricia Martín), Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir, American Gods (graphic novel) by Neil Gaiman, P. Craig Russell, and Scott Hampton, The October Country by Ray Bradbury, The Books of Earthsea, The Complete Illustrated Edition by Ursula K. Le Guin (illustrated by Charles Vess)

Just Read In or Found Through My Current Courses:

Nat Turner (graphic novel) by Kyle Baker, Beloved by Toni Morrison, Dogeaters by Jessica Hagedorn (play adaptation of the novel), Bad Indians by Deborah A. Miranda

Fun Stuff/Miscellaneous:

How to Slay a Dragon by Cait Stevenson, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (2019), Neuroqueer Heresies by Nick Walker, Unmasking Autism by Devon Price, PhD, 100 Prompts for Science Fiction Writers by Leslie and Jarod Anderson

Writing Books:

How to Write a Mystery edited by Lee Child with Laurie R. King, On Writing Romance by Leigh Michaels, How to Write a Damn Good Thriller by James N. Frey, Writing Fantasy & Science-Fiction by Orson Scott Card, Phillip Athans, and Jay Lake, The Art of Time in Fiction by Joan Silber, Writing Without Rules by Jeff Somers, Fabulous Monsters by Alberto Manguel, The Art of Description in Fiction by Mark Doty, The Essential Guide to Freelance Writing by Zachary Petit, Beginnings, Middles, & Ends by Nancy Kress, Mastering Suspense, Structure, & Plot by Jane K. Cleland, 45 Master Characters by Victoria Lynn Schmidt

Cooking/Food Books:

Pure Vegan by Joseph Schuldiner, The Soup Book (new edition), Neuroenology by Gordon M. Shepherd, The Italian Vegetable Cookbook by Michele Scicolone, Wine Simple by Aldo Sohm with Christine Muhlke, Cook Korean! by Robin Ha (graphic novel)

Coding Books:

Sams Teach Yourself JavaScript in 24 Hours (7th Edition) by Phil Ballard, CSS: The Definitive Guide (4th Edition) by Eric A. Meyer & Estelle Weyl, CSS: The Missing Manual (4th Edition) by David Sawyer McFarland, Learning JavaScript (3rd Edition) by Ethan Brown

[nerdraging4point0]

25, 43, 49 for the weirder questions ask game!

25- EOS Vanilla Cashmere lotion, Victoria's Secret Bare Vanilla body spray. Those are the two main things I use. Sometimes I like the coco lotion from PINK. I am very simple.

43-Spicier the better. I love Indian and Mexican food for that very reason, I love cajun food too-but I have not officially been down south, so I suppose that is knock off cajun

49- I have only once, I can never get the concept and then it frustrates me and I give up.

[if-you-fan-a-fire]

"Simon Gun-A-Noot May Surrender," The Inland Sentinel (Kamloops). January 24, 1913. Page 3. ---- Victoria, Jan. 23 - Communication has been established between the British Columbia Government and the Indian outlaw Simon Gun-A-Noot, and it is regarded as practically certain that the long-hunted Indian will shortly surrender self the criminal courts which it is virtually, conceded can end only in his acquittal. Until he is brought to trial a nolle prosequi cannot be entered by the Crown.

Gun-a-Noot some six or seven years ago shot dead a French half breed named Le Clair and boon companion who, upon his return from one of his hunting expeditions, he found in company with his (Gun-a-Noot's) wife. He had previously warned the Frenchmen to keep away from his home and especially not to give liquor to the woman. The Indian is alleged to have shot Le Clair's companion only when he drew a revolver. The outlaw Indian had a long chat recently with Rev. William Lee, the resident Methodist missionary at Kispiox, who urged him to give himself up.

"But the white man would not take into consideration that I killed these men because they had abused and disgraced my wife," urged the Indian. "I do not believe, and my friends do not believe, that a white man's jury could give enough attention to what led to my becoming a murderer - white men do not what is done to Indian women."

When last seen at Kispiox, Simon Gun-a-Noot was fully armed, with revolvers ready to either hand and a spare one in a holster. He is accounted probably the surest shot and the best hunter in the north. He was always looked on a a model Indian until the day after having previously warned two white men to leave his wife alone, he returned from, the hunt to find his wife intoxicated and the two whites holding a drunken celebration in his home. The fact that he has the sympathy of the residents in his district is evidenced in his ability at all times during his exile to keep well supplied with food and ammunition, and without once leaving his own hunting ground and each year sending his fur pack to market.

[johnschneiderblog]

All Bill, everywhere, all the time

And what would you expect in Cody, Wyoming, the town named after the famous frontier ruffian and consummate showman …?

I almost lobbied to skip the Buffalo Bill Center of the West on “tourist trap” grounds. That would have been a mistake.

Sure, the Center, like the town and, for that matter, the whole region, is full of BB, but that’s only one-fifth of the place - literally. The center includes four other museums under one roof - Plains Indians, Whitney Western Art, Firearms and Natural History - and they’re all top notch.

Admission fee - around 20 bucks - is good for two days. We spent a whole afternoon there, then returned the next morning. I can’t remember ever going to a museum on two consecutive days before.

To complete our Buffalo Bill immersion, we ate dinner at The Irma, built by Cody in 1902 and named after his daughter. Frankly the food was so-so but the atmosphere was just what you’d want.

The flashy cherrywood backbar (bottom photo) was a gift from Queen Victoria and the antique cash register no longer cha-chings but makes a fine piece of eye candy.