In this issue: Is Kama Sutra the most misunderstood text of all time, a playlist of the best J-raps, & Korean fire chicken pasta.

Is Kama Sutra the Most Misunderstood Text of All Time?

During the colonial era, when the British Raj controlled the Indian subcontinent, the Kama Sutra gained notoriety as an illicit and subversive manuscript, owing to its meticulous descriptions of sexual acts. In a time characterised by sexual censorship, the prevailing image associated with this text often portrayed it as solely focusing on carnal contortions.

However, in reality, this multifaceted work encompasses so much more. It serves as a guide to the art of life, delving into topics such as self-awareness, understanding one’s own body and that of a partner, the pursuit of emotional connections, the institution of marriage, the evolution of power dynamics within intimate relationships, the exploration of foods as aphrodisiacs, and even the intricacies of adultery, among other matters… Something Curated

Various Artists - Japanese Rap When Slaying Enemies with Your Katana

The Korean Fire Chicken Pasta of Your Weeknight Dreams

My favourite weeknight dinner RN? Fire chicken pasta, the Korean recipe mash-up where I cook baked gnocchi in a spicy fire chicken sauce, then top it with oozy, melty cheese before diving right in. It's quick, it's easy, it's the fire chicken pasta of my dreams... and now yours too… Marion’s Kitchen

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