Archana Ambily (she/her)

I finally took the plunge and started my own newsletter on Substack. Introducing you to 'Our Roots & Vines'. archanaambily.substack.com/p/the-pilgrima… Big thanks to @WritersSalon and the 100 day writing challenge for getting me to this point 🫶

Just look at our feast for Onam! I was simply an observer in the making of every item on the leaf, but very grateful for the chance to enjoy this with family. Happy Onam everyone 🌸🪷

I’ve been a little quiet on Substack but I’m on my way back. I’ve been in Kerala for the last couple of weeks and have been learning a few recipes from home. Like this sardine curry which is more of an emotion than just sustenance. Can’t wait to recreate this at home in London!

@dinasfoodstory Homegrown always tastes so good, a flavour you can’t get in shop bought varieties. Looks lovely Dina 🍇

The most delicious grapes from our grapevine, which my late dad planted. This is the first year we’ve had fully grown, sweet grapes. A gift dad left for us.

If you’re in Edinburgh check out this show co-written by our very own Guleraana @g_ting!

@1dish4theroad What a treat!

When life gives you lemons... make a self-saucing lemon surprise pudding! Lucky to have a lemon tree at where we're staying at in Asturias.. 🍋

Anyone for some jackfruit?

I concur. We had an excellent excellent weekend. Thank you @DrAdyaMisra @pocpaddle for the opportunity and for sharing your wisdom with us!

South Asians in Glasgow & Dublin? Masala Podcast on billboards! Pls take a photo for me 🙏🏾 GLASGOW: The Screen @ St. Enoch, Glasgow (junction of Argyle Street & Buchanan Street.) DUBLIN:Dublin's Green Screen, Stephens Green Shopping Centre,Grafton St Entrance @SAHM_UK RT pls?

Bye Bye Birdie 🙄

Next Saturday, head down to Drummond Street for the FREE Spice Sundowner. £5 street food from all traders, Bollywood dance performances, free henna and Arabic calligraphy workshops as well as DJ set from @bbcasiannetwork AJD!!! RT and spread word of this event to save this street

Challenging your mates on their behaviour towards women doesn’t spell the end of your friendships. It can make them stronger. Great to chat to @RomeshRanga about why he wanted to use his voice—and his stage—to help combat violence against women & girls, and amplify our campaign.

Said brownies! Never regret teaching kids how to cook 😋

School’s out for the teen. She’s making brownies and singing whilst she’s doing it. I smiled when I heard her as it means she’s truly carefree. But then a sneaky thought crept in… Is this the honeymoon period of the summer hols ?? 🫣 I guess we’ll find out soon enough… TBC…

I really believe that for us to tackle toxic masculinity we have to raise all our children as the same, and instead of thinking ‘how to raise boys’ (or girls) we need to focus on ‘how to raise good humans’ beyond bias and norms. This is what I really believe.

'Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.' Neil Gaiman #FridayFeeling

@_joshchapman98 @LNER Hey that’s Sigrid! You appear to be amongst esteemed company 😄

🐈 There is a cat on the luggage rack. I repeat: cat on the luggage rack! Hoping for a purr-fect journey on the @LNER down to King’s Cross. (Don’t worry, owner is underneath!)

Twitter.. 😂

@leylakazim Looking forward to it Leyla! Thank you for writing about it.

But if there's any place to write this sort of stuff, it's on the stack. Part 1 will publish tomorrow morning, part 2 on Friday. I am hoping others will find it a useful look under the SS bonnet.

I'm writing a 2-parter about my first month (or so) on SS, the highs & lows of becoming a “bestseller” & how I did it in 5 wks. I'm sharing stats, how I think the platform can be quite cruel and the exact approach I took to launching it. Feels... exposing.

I tend to hide away a lot. So just saying hi 👋🏽

@Nigella_Lawson @jennylinford @demarionunn @rebeccamjohnson @britishlibrary So nice to meet you too. I have bookmarked the marzipan cake recipe from your book for a weekend bake.

@AAmbily @jennylinford @demarionunn @rebeccamjohnson @britishlibrary Thank you so much, Archana – and it was so lovely to meet you!

"Sandwiches are one of the most personal foods we can have." @Nigella_Lawson in eloquent, witty +perceptive form during a satisfying and often entertaining discussion with @demarionunn @rebeccamjohnson @britishlibrary #BLFoodSeason