Dessert for the Wolf

Of course, you know what the wolf had for dinner-- Grandma-- but what DID he have for dessert? Little Red? Apple slices with peanut butter and marshmallows? Who knows?

They Draw and Cook had a contest for which this illustrated recipe--"Apple Smiles"--was my entry. The entry that got the prize used the same recipe, but was pretty and cute, not cree---eeepy like mine. However, I am sure older, edgier kids would prefer mine --don't you think? 

Tam Brahm Life: Leaves on the Family Tree

Translation for non-Tam Brahms:

"Tam Brahm" = Tamil Brahmin

"Mylapore" = Suburb in Chennai, Tamil Nadu

"Reception line" = wedding guests standing in line to congratulate the bride and groom

"Theriyalai?" = What? Don't you know me?

"Periappa" = Father's older brother

"Ammanji" = silly goose/dork -- BUT it also means "mother's brother's son"



Anyone who thinks I am exaggerating the complexity of relationships and their names in Tamil culture should read this post in which the writer refers to "the wife of my mom's mother's brother's son" and this comic from TamBrahm Rage (this blog has been the inspiration for my Tam Brahm comics!)

Hansel and Gretel: Uprooted

I am told that "Hansel and Gretel," had a huge impact on me when I was a child. I was affected by the story to the extent that it made me cry, gave me nightmares, and had me clinging to my parents whenever they had to leave me home and go out somewhere.

I don't remember all of this, but I think the story must have left a mark, because my illustration is rather nightmare-ish. The fear is not just in the forest, but the in the children who are like uprooted trees, and in their tears, falling like leaves.

Coconut Chutney: A Tale of Blood and Strife

This is a recipe for coconut chutney that I made for They Draw and Cook. I enjoyed learning to use online tools for making a comic.

Grated coconut is now available--thank God-- in the frozen section of Indian grocery stores. You don't have to play the Rock, Hammer, Blender game I mention in the comic.

Seattle: Just Add Water

I am head-over-heels, truly-madly-deeply-and-forever in love with Seattle. What can I say? The trees, oh God, the trees, and the green! "Annihilating all that's made, to a green thought in a green shade." --that was just a line from an Andrew Marvell poem, until I saw Seattle.

"I Believe You Have My Stapler"

The Apple Pachadi: Not Just "How" but "Why"