World Market, Life of Pi & dang easy Indian food
For details on the Life of Pi Sweepstakes, scroll to the end of this post.
I have loved World Market since it was known as Cost Plus Imports and had a much smaller jewelry section. I would browse the bracelets and earrings for what seemed like hours (very pleasant hours) while my mom shopped the rest of the store.
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When I heard World Market was helping promote the new film Life of Pi, the partnership made total sense. Their passion is to discover extraordinary finds from all over the world…and I couldn’t wait to see what they’d brought me from India.
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Hello, gorgeous textiles…
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…and stainless steel hammered karhai. (You can cook and serve in these babies.)
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This stunning creature almost made its way into my basket but I haven’t yet figured out where to put it. I’m not sure I have a spot high enough to keep an Indian elephant bank safe from tiny hands.
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Though I still adore World Market’s jewelry and accessories, I was there for the food (as usual). There’s nothing like discovering a new simmering sauce, imported dessert or unique beverage. Thanks to Life of Pi and World Market’s shelves of gourmet foods, I may have made off with more than enough items to create an Indian meal fit for a Nathan.
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I didn’t use every World Market Life of Pi-inspired item when preparing yesterday’s meal, so here’s what I did use (just in case you need to rush to World Market and pick up similar goodies):
- MTR Tasty Delights Pav Bhaji
- Asian Passage Rajasthani Mixed Vegetables
- Tasty Bite Garlic Brown Rice
- Mayur Garlic & Coriander Naan
- Stainless steel hammered karhai bowls
- Khadi (tinsel printed) linen, green
- Hemstitched linen, blue
- Woven mat
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I will say, those ready-to-eat meals were surprisingly delicious for going from package to microwave to bowl in 90 seconds. I may have polished off any garlic brown rice that didn’t fit into the bowl in between taking photos.
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I adore the deep red color of the Pav Bhaji…
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…and the just-right flavor of the garlic naan.
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Of course, packaged naan isn’t as good as naan hot from a tandoor, but Nathan so didn’t complain. (He is so dang lucky.)
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Have you tried any of World Market’s gourmet food items? What are your favorites?
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And now for the Life of Pi Sweepstakes!
The Life of Pi Sweepstakes Grand Prize package includes a dream trip for 2 to India and a $1,000 World Market gift card.
I know, right?
Three (3) runners up will each receive a $500 World Market gift card.
The Life of Pi Sweepstakes runs from November 17th through Demeber 28th.
If you share the sweepstakes with 5 of your friends (via FB share or email) you can receive 5 additional entries. (This is part of the registration process when entering.)
Enter online at http://worldmarketsweepstakes.com/ or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/worldmarket/app_105852732878918?ref=ts. Enter daily for more chances to win.
You can find World Market doing the social media thing:
- Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/#!/worldmarket
- Facebook ~ http://www.facebook.com/worldmarket
- Google+ ~ https://plus.google.com/116195269616123281160/posts
- Pinterest ~ http://www.pinterest.com/WorldMarket
- Instagram ~ http://followgram.me/worldmarket/
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About Life of Pi
Life of Pi is the story of an Indian boy named Pi, a zookeeper’s son, who survives a disaster at sea and is thrown into an epic journey. While adrift in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, he forms an amazing and unexpected connection with a fearsome Bengal tiger. The movie opened in theaters November 21st. You can watch the trailer for Life of Pi here: http://www.lifeofpimovie.com/#!/watch-trailer.
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Love your photography in this post. And I think you may have me convinced to try some packaged food for a meal. ~j
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Emily Hill Reply:
December 5th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
You are so sweet! Though from scratch is always the best way to go when it comes to Indian food, I thought these packaged meals were pretty good and a great quick lunch for Nathan to take to work. :)
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Lovely post! I think I could gorge myself on that naan! Delish!
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Emily Hill Reply:
December 5th, 2012 at 3:04 pm
Naan is one of my most favorite Indian dishes…mmm…
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The last time I drove by the one in Sandy, I was like, “I HAVE GOT TO GO THERE!” But it was getting late and I was already late getting home. I must go in! I hear nothing but great things about it. And if I can get Indian food there….it’s meant to be. :)
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Emily Hill Reply:
December 5th, 2012 at 8:31 pm
It’s a very dangerous store, Lindsey. Don’t say I didn’t warn you…
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I so wish there was a World Market closer to where I live. That post made me envious… and hungry.
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Emily Hill Reply:
December 6th, 2012 at 12:03 am
I was so glad we finally got one!
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I love World Market. I don’t make it there often enough. A perfect place to pick up props and gourmet food items. They have great prices on vanilla beans.
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Emily Hill Reply:
December 5th, 2012 at 11:13 pm
I just picked up some vanilla beans from Amazon.com for about 50 cents a piece–so excited!
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Beautiful pictures Em!
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Emily Hill Reply:
December 6th, 2012 at 1:24 pm
Thank you, Vanessa!
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I love World Market! I almost stopped in yesterday, but I got stuck looking at everything at Target, too long. I LOVE their lighting and curtains.
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Emily Hill Reply:
December 6th, 2012 at 1:24 pm
Between Target and World Market, I could pretty much be busy shopping for a solid 8 hours.
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So excited to see that movie! And I love that elephant your photographed!
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Emily Hill Reply:
December 6th, 2012 at 9:28 pm
That elephant is my fave. I may have to return and buy it.
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