26 – APRIL 2020
PHOTOGRAPHS BY LAURA M
URRAY
ILLUSTRATION BY DAMIEN CUYPERS
Traveling Shoes and
the Secret to Better Brews
Every little thing contributing
writer Priya Krishna loves right now
Watch me cook
through my
go-to recipes at
youtube.com
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Take Them in Stride
I’ve been raving about this pair of
Sabah shoes ($195; shop.sabah.am)
made by Turkish leather artisans ever
since my sister introduced me to them.
I’ve worn them to trek through Delhi
and Berlin and to shoot videos in the
test kitchen—they’re that versatile.
Chai Time
My mother has never made her chai
with any brand but Tetley Classic
black tea ($4 for 100 tea bags;
instacart.com), and now neither do I.
It’s smooth, fruity, and just intense
enough, and it pairs well with
aromatic chai spices like cardamom.
Home – We’re Into It
The Ideal Hot Pot
Chef Reem Assil introduced me to
this HIC Turkish coffee warmer
($20; walmart.com), which, ironically,
I don’t use for coffee. It’s sturdy and
perfectly sized for tempering spices
in oil or boiling several eggs. It also
has a convenient spout for pouring.
Pen Pals
I love sending handwritten notes, and
these illustrated Pyarful greeting
cards (from $5; pyarful.com) are cute
and cheeky! The puns are geared
to South Asian culture (“Paneer or Far,
You’re Always in My Heart”),
but they’re universally lovable.
The Bold Lip
I wear a lot of lipstick, and MA C ’s
Frost Lipstick in Fresh Moroccan
($19; maccosmetics.com) is hands
down my favorite. It’s a deep pop of
red with a subtle shimmer that stays
on alllll day and looks particularly
awesome on darker skin tones.
Sour Power
Without MTR Spiced Chutney
Powder ($15 for pack of two;
amazon.com), my pantry would be
incomplete. Mix it with melted ghee
for a spicy-tangy condiment to pour
on everything from roasted sweet
potatoes and rice to dosas and idlis.
