Sharon Fernandes
Sharon Fernandes is an editor at Roundglass. A journalist with bylines in leading publications like The Times of India and The New York Times . Sharon is a published children’s book author and food writer.
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Echoes from the Grinding Stone
A Goan grinding stone makes spices
release rich flavors and textures.
Okra & Kokum Stir-fry
The star of this Goan stir-fry recipe is kokum, a souring agent found in Goan and Maharashtrian kitchens.
Goan Mango Curry
If you were to drop in for lunch at a Goan household, chances are high you would find this tangy coconut curry simmering on the stove — a saffron-hued sauce with mango peeking through. Served with steaming hot rice.
Aloo Posto
Creamy potatoes with a distinctive nutty taste thanks to poppy and nigella seeds. Mustard oil adds a smoky aroma, and green chiles add a slow heat. Bengali comfort food.
Tricks to Stop Stress Eating
'When people soothe themselves with food, what they are trying to do is calm their nervous system.'
Mindful Eating For Kids
Call out smells and sensations to get your kids excited about paying attention to their meals.
Expand Your Practice: Doshas
A central theme of the practice is to create a balanced lifestyle that supports energy flow in the body for wholistic health.
Expand Your Practice: Ayurveda
Ayurveda aims to find a state of equilibrium in the body, and meditation is one of the modalities used for this harmony.
Mindful Eating: Unpack Your Hunger
Discerning the type of “hunger” we are experiencing is crucial in removing any negative feeling that affect our food choices.
Mindfulness for Every Meal
To move away from habits and cravings, and toward awareness, we must chart our body’s day-to-day needs.
The Benefits of Eating Like a Yogi
The need to keep your body in a state of calm involves focusing on the timing and quality of food.
5 Tips For Mindful Eating
When we are not appreciating and enjoying, we then tend to think more of quantity rather than the quality of food.
Education
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Asian College of Journalism
2003 - 2004 -
St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
M.Sc 2001 - 2003