I’m Jayanthi, and I love to cook. My mother and grandmother were great home cooks and they inspired me to record their recipes and as I grew, I began to add my own special twists to those recipes to make them something memorable to eat. I belong to a family of Palakkad Iyers, and our unique style of cooking made me want to share with my readers so that more people could know about our traditions. I also have a passion for gardening which comes from my father. In my apartment, we now grow various fruits and vegetables which I love to use in my cuisine. My favorite part about cooking is when the dish is complete and the wonderful aroma wafts around the house and then eating the delicious food of course!