Diwali orders in, and the shop smells of ghee

Oak barrels stacked on racks in the half-light of a wine cave

Diwali orders are in at the shop. Ghee, cardamom, a tin of saffron behind the till and marigold garlands by the door. Everyone who comes in stops and sniffs.

Cardamom Saffron

2 comments

amara.oud October 2, 2026

Our corner shop in Birmingham smells the same right now. Best time of year to pop in for milk.

dex_in_brooklyn October 3, 2026

ok so ghee warming on the flat-top beats any candle. your lucky