BBQ Salmon with Watermelon and Jicama Slaw?

 Top Chef Contestant Suzy Singh...one of our own!


"Susan Singh was born and raised in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, in a town called Buffalo Grove. Her parents, Shashi and Gagan gave her the name Susan, but she has been nicknamed by her grandmother as Aman. Since the day that she was born, her family and close friends have called her by the name of Aman. Both of Suzy Singh’s parents originated from Punjab and moved to the United States one year before Suzy was born. She has spent her entire life finding the balance between both Eastern and Western culture as well as cuisine..."


There is also an interview with her on Sepia Mutiny...

India: Where have all the young men gone?

India: Where have all the young men gone? - thestar.com

Interesting article - deals with several issues, primarily focused on Punjab, but could be anywhere in India. Immigration - legal or otherwise, youth moving to distant lands to find better opportunities, empty nesters, migrant workers, and the deep divisions which exist in society.

Add to that the state of elders who move abroad to be with their children and their families - and you have a very complex situation. There is no easy fix - but I'm sure the community would like to know if there are any successful models in places like UK and Canada...