Dehradun, June 21 -- Culinary Chronicles

Following independence in 1947, a distinct community of British, American, and Anglo-Indian expatriates made the choice to remain back in Mussoorie. For them, this hill station wasn't just a colonial outpost, it was home. It was the place where they had been born and raised, where they had studied in schools like Woodstock or Oak Grove, where they owned the businesses and estates that formed the fabric of their lives.

Among them was Mrs Marylin White or "Gori Mamma", as I fondly addressed her. She resided at Hari Lodge, an apartment situated right above the iconic Kwality Restaurant. The property itself was a charming cottage owned by the prominent Hari family, famously known for running the hist...