Poonam ShuklaIn the lush hills of Nepal, a small, unassuming spice with a citrusy and numbing zing is making a…A Spice with Roots in Rural ResilienceOct 18Oct 18
Poonam ShuklaThe invisible women of MAPs in NepalMedicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs) is one of the top contributors to Nepal’s economy. Be it through the export of medicinal herbs or…Aug 30Aug 30
Poonam ShuklaBusting the top 5 myths surrounding Shilajit, the gift of the mountains!For centuries, Shilajit, a sticky, tar-like substance found in the Himalayas, has been shrouded in mystery and hailed as a cure-all in…May 10May 10
Poonam ShuklaCalm down my child, you are doing okayThey say success is for leaders who thrive on challenges,Apr 14Apr 14
Poonam ShuklaTimur : Here’s how use itTimur is one of the most famous Nepalese spices and now it is gaining popularity all over the world. While we Nepalese cannot have single…Aug 28, 2023Aug 28, 2023
Poonam ShuklaKohdauri, An Awadhi gift of the wintersFalgun, the month of happiness. As we brace for the sweltering summer heat and floody monsoon, our mothers and grandmothers are busy…Mar 9, 2023Mar 9, 2023
Poonam ShuklaI am exhausted today and I did nothing since the morning.Do you also feel like this sometimes?Feb 19, 2023Feb 19, 2023
Poonam ShuklaEmpowering Women in Nepal: Learning while making pickles!As a woman entrepreneur working with local women in Nepal to produce high-quality spice blends and pickles, I am constantly inspired by the…Jan 15, 2023Jan 15, 2023
Poonam ShuklaThe “Achaar” Adventures: Flavors, failures and the fun of explorationDo you know the secret to making the perfect bottle of achar?Jan 13, 2023Jan 13, 2023
Poonam ShuklaBrutal truths about the climate crisis in NepalWith a cup of hot Timmure tea in hand, Malarani, stares at the pouring rain from her kitchen door with pain in her eyes. The monsoon has…Oct 12, 20221Oct 12, 20221
