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    Tu m’as appris (Kathy – Brussels- 14 September 2025)

    Tu m’as appris à marcher droite et déterminée Tu m’as appris à faire du vélo sans petites roues Tu m’as appris à choisir Tu m’as appris à cuisiner Tu m’as appris à goûter chaque ingrédient Tu m’as appris à croquer chaque instant Tu m’as appris à préférer le San Daniele à tout autre Parme Tu m’as appris à pouvoir refaire sans recette un plat dégusté ailleurs Tu m’as appris à distinguer un bon cramique d’un cramique de merde Idem pour le craquelin Idem pour les boudins Tu m’as appris à riposter Tu m’as appris à ne jamais se comparer Ni à envier Ni à critiquer  Pas pour la morale, ni pour la…

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    Sipping Timelessness (Kathy – Thrissur – Feb. 24)

    Version en français plus bas Today, I’m flying low-key. A fresh perspective, perhaps even a different vibe? Picture this: the first-ever Indian Coffee House in Thrissur swung its doors open on March 8, 1958—over 60 years back! We’re talking about an old-school institution here, right? It was also the fourth of its kind in the entire country. Fast forward to 10:30 AM, and I’m chilling in the lower deck of this ICH, just around the Round central park in Thrissur, up in the north of Kerala. It’s scorching, I’m starving, but damn, it feels good to tip my hat to the cool folks running the show here. https://maps.app.goo.gl/JR85DdLDUgDQPx8m8 There’s space…

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    Thiruvananthapuram – Intro ( Kathy – Varkala – January 2024)

    Version en français plus bas Trivandrum, the capital city of Kerala, is not only known for its rich cultural heritage and green avenues but also for its thriving coffee culture. The city boasts a myriad of Indian Coffee Houses, each serving as a hub for socialising, intellectual discussions, and of course, the aromatic pleasure of finely brewed coffee. Nestled amidst the bustling streets and serene corners of Trivandrum, these Indian Coffee Houses have become an integral part of the city’s social fabric. These establishments are not merely places to grab a cup of coffee but serve as cultural landmarks where locals and tourists alike gather to unwind, engage in conversations,…