Hello, I’m Meghna.

My palate is in equal measures informed by a childhood spent eating Mumbai’s best chaat and Costco’s best samples. I was once paid to sail around the world. You can usually find me at the library. Details are my specialty. I notice the small things and look at the big picture.

What is a thali?

A thali is a large platter with many compartments or small dishes to hold each component of a traditional Indian meal: dals, vegetables, rice, pickles, yogurt. Something crunchy and/or deep fried. Lots of roti to scoop it all up with. An ideal, balanced meal has variance in texture, flavor, and preparation!

How we eat and drink inevitably finds its way into my interdisciplinary work. I like to think of my creative world as a thali — everything I’ve learned has its place on my plate. I can build from a place rich with experience.

What is a third space?

Third spaces are the places we go in between work and home that allow us to find connection and make meaning. I earned a B.A. in Recreation & Leisure Studies from Western Washington University, instilling in me the importance of what I had begun to intuit: the existence of our cafes, our libraries, and our parks are essential to our humanness & well-being.

Depth of Experience

Food: Chefs of Color & Writing On The Farm workshops at Quillisascut Farm School. Martin Family Orchards.

Beverage: Metier Brewing Company. Pancita. Vinbero. Harlem Hops. Peddler Brewing Company.

Books & Words: Oden Annual Volume 3. Second Serving Book Club. Contributor, The Ticket by Seattle Times Content Studio. Kitchen Arts & Letters. Book Larder.

Travel: Holland America Line. Ecotourism Research in India & Thailand with the Institute for Village Studies. Cascade Bicycle Club. Seafair.