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Doug Shafer talks with chef Cindy Pawlcyn, who is credited with launching the current era of Napa Valley’s restaurant scene, when she opened Mustards in 1983. She went on to open Fog City Diner in San Francisco, Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen in St. Helena, Calif., and win a James Beard Award for one of her cookbooks. For more on Cindy Pawlcyn visit: cindypawlcyn.com


Big Ass Indian Aunty ((full)) -

India is a land of contrasts, and nowhere is this more beautifully visible than in the lives of its women. To define the "Indian woman" is to try to hold water in your hands—she takes the shape of the container she is in, whether that is a bustling metro city, a serene village in Rajasthan, or the tech hubs of Bangalore.

Despite the progress, Indian women face a unique set of challenges. The "double burden"—the expectation to excel at work while managing all household chores—remains a reality for many. Issues like the gender pay gap and social safety continue to be part of the national dialogue. big ass indian aunty

The Saree and the Smartphone: Navigating Modern Life as an Indian Woman India is a land of contrasts, and nowhere