Arun Shanbhag ([info]arunshanbhag) wrote,
@ 2008-09-30 10:44:00
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Kaapi: Way Coffee Should be Enjoyed!


Don't know about you, but here in the Northeast we had a foggy, drizzly and grey weekend.

Running Update: To keep up with my training for the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington DC (Yaay!) I had to run 13 miles through partial rain and dodging puddles the entire way. Running with squishy shoes for a couple of hours is not fun! I made it around in horrible time and sore hamstrings.

This year its the hamstrings and lung capacity which has been slowing me. Appears my lungs have NOT fully recovered from the bronchitis I got earlier in the Spring and kept me from the Boston Marathon. For the first four miles, I find myself gasping and unable to pick my pace. My doctor is not surprised and mentions that after bronchitis, lungs need 6-8 months to recover vital capacity. While I don't notice a deficit in most activities, running long distances needs my entire lung capacity, which is still compromised. But I plod on! Have no hopes for breaking 4 hours, but it would be good to FINISH a marathon this year!

How do I pick myself up after a lousy run on a wet weekend? A nice cup of piping hot South Indian style kaapi! The perfect antidote for a washed out weekend, ... and watching my retirement portfolio in a death spiral! :-(
Always More!

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[info]inspirethoughts
2008-09-30 03:21 pm UTC (link)
My mom would have loved this post. She loves coffee...made the traditional way...somehwere down the line caught with the speed of life, she got used to the instant coffee...but now and then she still does this method.

I dont drink coffee (as a matter of fact no tea, sodas, beer and milk). But, always loved the smell of this brewing coffee esp the Bru coffee.. :)

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[info]arunshanbhag
2008-10-01 02:18 pm UTC (link)
my mom still does this. She actually starts the filter going the previous night, so she has the decoction ready in the morning - suggest this to you mom.

Good for you that you are not addicted to these libations - and WoW!
do you have breakfast? and juice?
WoW

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[info]inspirethoughts
2008-10-01 02:41 pm UTC (link)
Hmm..I shud tell her that. She loves this kind of coffee always. :)

Yes I do have breakfast. A big glass of orange juice (sometimes apple) with a bowl of cereal (oat meal mostly) with soya milk (not the ordinary milk). Although I did not mention...sometimes on occasions I do take a glass of white whine or mohito. And lots and lots and lots of water.

For some reason I never could get addicted to tea, coffee, beer, milk, etc. Weird member of my family!

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[info]arunshanbhag
2008-10-01 02:54 pm UTC (link)
Looks like a healthy way to start the day!

Soya milk is healthy! but I just could not develop the taste - though I like Raagi-milk my grand mar used to make in India; it is still available as a summer refreshing drink!

Lost my taste for Beer; Now it is an occasional glass of Red Wine - even that is now on hold during my marathon training! :-))

Hope this works out for your mom.

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[info]inspirethoughts
2008-10-01 03:19 pm UTC (link)
Thanks. The only reason I drink Soya Milk is to keep bones strong. I have a family history of weak bones...so just being cautious...plus crossing 30 means keep your health in good condiiton for your coming 50s. :)

Good luck on your marathon training.

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[info]arunshanbhag
2008-10-01 03:43 pm UTC (link)
you remind me, if you are not drinking milk, also take a calcium supplement;
and even mild/moderate exercise is good at maintaining bone stock.
Soya milk is fab from a health perspective it has a lot of the omega-3 ALA.
you will live long :-)

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[info]inspirethoughts
2008-10-01 03:46 pm UTC (link)
you will live long :-)

Ha Ha Ha....Thanks for the blessing though!

Yes I workout regularly too. Calcium supplement...havent thought of that yet...might have to consider. :)

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[info]arunshanbhag
2008-10-01 08:23 pm UTC (link)
i think Ca supplements are advisable as you mention the family history!
(particularly if you are not even eating yogurt)

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[info]inspirethoughts
2008-10-01 08:52 pm UTC (link)
Oh! I forgot to mention. I eat yogurt, home-made one regularly...without it the dinner or lunch does not end. LOL! I will still consider Ca supplement. :)

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[info]arunshanbhag
2008-10-01 11:03 pm UTC (link)
Ok! Yogurt is a fabulous addition;
I particularly worry about vegans who even forgo yogurt.
:-)

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[info]inspirethoughts
2008-10-01 11:54 pm UTC (link)
I always wondered how vegans survive when they remove lots of foods from their diets.

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[info]on9thheaven
2008-09-30 04:45 pm UTC (link)
You reminded me of bachpan :) Mom used to always make this, exactly this style. And there is a udipi restaurant in Matunga that makes this awesome kaapi ;)

Note to self: get this filter when in India :)

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[info]arunshanbhag
2008-10-01 02:19 pm UTC (link)
These filter thingies are fab! and M (like mom) starts the filter the previous night, so she has the decoction ready in the morning!

And yes! Matunga ZIndabad!

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[info]fluffyblanket
2008-09-30 05:53 pm UTC (link)
Take care in the Marathon and
SHUBHA NAVARATRI !
http://www2.uic.edu/stud_orgs/religion/hindu/shrinedurgaflash.html





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[info]arunshanbhag
2008-10-01 02:19 pm UTC (link)
THank you and

Shubha Navaratri!
:-)

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[info]99kanitas
2008-09-30 06:48 pm UTC (link)
yay for filter kaapi :)
the pic gets me nostalgic

Arun, have you tried advertising in khabbar (http://www.ekhabbar.com/), or KSA to ask donations for the school? I saw an ad for another school in a previous issue of khabbar, and thought of asking.

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[info]arunshanbhag
2008-10-01 02:21 pm UTC (link)
Anu, thanks for mentioning Khabbar. I think that's a fantastic idea and I will send in a message to Vasanth Maam and see what he says!
*bows*
hot kaapi for you when you visit!

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[info]99kanitas
2008-10-02 06:31 am UTC (link)
glad I could help
kaapi anni chakli che aaklas.. will definitely give you a headsup!

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[info]sabdapranam
2008-09-30 07:25 pm UTC (link)
I absolutely love a traditional cup of kaapi, especially with chicory. Yum!

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[info]arunshanbhag
2008-10-01 02:21 pm UTC (link)
heh thanks - did you try this when you were in Orissa?
Good for you!
:-)

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[info]sabdapranam
2008-10-01 06:23 pm UTC (link)
I actually lived with an older Tamil Brahmin couple in Kolkata during my senior year of college- they made coffee the traditional way!

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[info]arunshanbhag
2008-10-01 08:21 pm UTC (link)
WoW!
No wonder you are "so with it." :-O

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[info]raviks
2008-09-30 09:28 pm UTC (link)
God!! I miss it so much!!
Had to resort to Instant coffee while I am here - cos I just hate the black coffee here..

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[info]arunshanbhag
2008-10-01 02:22 pm UTC (link)
I agree, the instant coffee is any day better than the black liquid!
Thanks
Arun

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[info]rechristened
2008-10-01 06:29 am UTC (link)
Kaapi Kaapi Kaapi -- Matunga Zindabad!

And you!! - take care of your health :-)

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[info]arunshanbhag
2008-10-01 02:25 pm UTC (link)
THank you Mala:
Matunga is verily the center of the South Indian Universe (in Mumbai)
They have so many fabulous places! We even get some of our south indian snacks from specific places in matunga! On our next trip I have promised myself a suitcase dedicated to bringing back chivda, Mando, Malpuri, puran-poli, various ladoos etc! Yaay!

Do you live near Matunga? Lucky you!
agree -
Matunga Zindabad!

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[info]rechristened
2008-10-01 03:53 pm UTC (link)
Na na, I stay in Chandivali -- near Powai. But, can travel to Matunga for a good cup of kaapi ... no matter how far, anything for heart's desire ;-)

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[info]arunshanbhag
2008-10-01 08:11 pm UTC (link)
heh, that a nice area!

and I agree - travel is a small price for some soul-elevating kaapi!

at times I wonder if i travel to india just to partake of the foods!
Bestest!

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[info]rechristened
2008-10-03 03:51 am UTC (link)
Matunga, yes. But Town (Colaba) is my favorite place for eating out in Bombay.

Mmmmmmmm Sardar's Cheese Pav Bhaji (with butter:-P), Bade Miyaan, New Yorker, Dilli Durbar, Zaafran, the road-side sugarcane juice..................................................
Though I couldn't care less about the fine dine places there...you find them everywhere!

I refuse to go anywhere but town when I step out of the house. My friends are sick of me wanting to be there :-P

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[info]arunshanbhag
2008-10-03 12:06 pm UTC (link)
did I tell you I grew up in Colaba and my parents still live there? Bade Miyan is about 3 gullis down; Dilli Durbar too and Purnima Juice center for the bestest ganna-juice! :-)

and after my daily morning run, its the Kamats Restaurant where I get their Upma/Shira combo!

No fair talking about food; It might be Nov or Dec before I am there again! you'll have to make the trip when I am there :-)

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[info]rechristened
2008-10-03 01:12 pm UTC (link)
I love Bachelors on Marine Drive...mmmmmm!!

and definitely, I shall make the trip :-)

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[info]goofy_duck2004
2008-10-01 03:23 pm UTC (link)
Haha! i like the warning at the end. It sure gives acidity.
You won't be disappointed when you visit us while you are here. You will for sure get a nice cup of kaapi.

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[info]arunshanbhag
2008-10-01 08:18 pm UTC (link)
OK!
We should plan things as we are returning Sun (pm) after the Race.
Early sunday dinner with a very tired, but elated, prospective marathon finisher?
We will be there from Thursday pm.


and - there is going to be a new amendment in the bailout plan -
Mutual Funds will be instructed NOT to mail out 3rd quarter statements! Brilliant, No?
Shanti, Shanti, ShantiH!

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[info]meghainclouds
2008-10-01 06:22 pm UTC (link)
oh dear! You have just reminded me of all the things I miss abt Bangalore . :( I love kaapi ..and hot dosas and mini idlies and upma..and Blore darshinis. Am dying for a proper south indian breakfast. And its only 2 months since I left Blore!

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[info]arunshanbhag
2008-10-01 08:20 pm UTC (link)
yes, yes, yes!
and particularly in your area, you are less likely to find "mini-idlis." L-))
I don't find it here either.

And when you do visit Boston, we can serve your some Kaapi and Upma! :-O

How's the running coming along?
:-)

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