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Kashmiri Kahwa Tea
Kashmiris call the coldest winter days ‘Chlllai Kalan’ which translates to forty days of intense cold. Chillai Kalan are the days when the winter is the harshest in Kashmir. It is also the time when I will seize the winter day, bundle up in one of my warmest Kashmiri shawls, and go outside for long or short walk to one of the local cafes in Srinagar for a cup of Kahwa Tea. Despite being an avid coffee drinker, I call this tea my little cup of heaven. What is Kahwa Tea? The Kashmiri variation of kahwa is made by boiling green tea leaves with local...
Four Ways to Stay Safe From COVID-19
Follow these simple steps: 1. Get vaccinated. Vaccines are free and available at your local pharmacies and medical centers. 2. Wear your face mask. The mask should cover your nose and mouth at all times to be effective. 3. Watch your distance. If you can reach out and touch the person next to you, you are too close. Try to stay six feet apart, or arms length away from others. 4. Wash your hands often. Washing your hands is important and using hand sanitizer frequently is another easy way to stay safe. Together, we can protect our communities from the...