Back on Base

[lakshmi_amman]

Hi gang,

I'm back on Base from Mysore Part II.

Truth is, I'm home sick.  Homesickness means nothing is as much fun as it might be, and I think Mysore Part II had more downs than ups.  That said, the wedding part was really fun, as was meeting Amma's best friend Reka.  Although we didn't talk a ton, I like her very much.  Her English is very good and

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Need some shikakai

[anonymous]

This is Prabha. I was wondering if you can get me some coarsely ground Shikakai. Some = 500 gms or less :)

Barbara gave me this link and I have been a regular reader and I've enjoyed it all. You write in un-judgingly and that is good.

Since you are in South India you must be eating lot of stuff not available in 'Indian' restaurants in North America. How was food in Trivandrum ?

Re: Need some shikakai

[lakshmi_amman]

Hi Prabha

Re: Need some shikakai

[anonymous]

Shikakai is used to wash/condition hair. SO grocery shops should have it. Shinier shops will have a fine powder, which I am not so fond of. I like the coarser ground one as I can then use it as a body scrub and liquid as conditioner. Maybe Dr. Srivalli can help on this one. If you were in my hometown I would have told you exactly where to go, but B'lore is a mystery to me

Re: Need some shikakai

[lakshmi_amman]

I got some Shikakai, but I'm not sure it's what you want. It seems to be a bar and not a powder. It says it's for hair, but it's definitely a bar.

I can keep looking if this isn't what you wanted. If it is what you want, I can get more - I only got a bar, since it might not be the right stuff. It's Swastik brand.

Re: Need some shikakai

[anonymous]

almost forgot
try out Kamat Minerva. apparently they have Jowar Bhakari