seafood

Grandmother's kitchen smelled of salt and history. She'd taught me to clean fish the way her mother had, hands moving with practiced grace. When the Keeladi excavation revealed ancient Tamil trade routes, I realized our coastal ancestors had done exactly this—preparing seafood for merchants and families alike. I joined PaybookClub to share her recipes, connecting with others who cherished these traditions. Each photograph became a small rebellion against forgetting. The prawn curry simmering on my stove wasn't just dinner; it was continuity, belonging to something deeper than myself. In sharing food, we shared ourselves.