As I prepared to host a gathering last week, I thought fondly of India and friends there. On occasion in Bangalore, my friend Alison and I would enjoy an aperitif – Campari with orange and soda, a favorite in Italy and perfect on a warm evening in Bangalore.
Campari Orange Spritzer from the Barefoot Contessa (chef Ina Garten)
The vibrant hues of this aperitif – in red, orange and yellow, always remind me of saffron and of the variation of its colors seen throughout India – spice stalls, fabrics, the desert.
From my travels: a window seat in our haveli hotel room, Jaisalmer and a woman washing at a temple outside of Jaipur.
Back home in San Francisco, the iconic Golden Gate Bridge displays rich colors of saffron and appears to change shades, depending upon the weather and time of day.
The Golden Gate Bridge, taken during my bike ride on an exceptionally warm, clear morning last week.
San Francisco also happens to be the home of fashion designer Priya Saraswati. The name of her boutique and clothing line is inspired by the value of the spice itself, as the most expensive in the world – Saffron Rare Threads. www.saffronrarethreads.com
Posted by : Edith Barker at 04:19 AM
Edith Barker & Pollyana Patel quickly became friends after meeting in Bangalore, India. Edith has a dual career in psychotherapy and fashion public relations; Pollyana is an image consultant, model, and the brand ambassador for Ritu & Rochana. They currently have two projects in development under Barker & Patel, and have agreed to join the FashionFad team to share their travels, experiences and musings.
