KHONSAI (Gleaning) germinated out of many conversations with near and dear ones over the last few days. Reaching out and connecting with each other, wishing one another well, to stay safe from pandemic COVID-19, the conversations would invariably begin and end around food and wellness. Amazingly, each of these conversations were an insight into the inherent instinct of conservation, innovation and the joy of dishing out wonders out of whatever little ingredients that are available around. It has also been so inspiring discovering that most of my family and friends are carrying on the old tradition of growing food in the gardens, however small. Photo shares across social media groups are almost jamming up but these conversations are also adding up to the collective positive strength in the times of uncertainty and physical distancing. So here I am gleaning these stories wishing to expand the sense of wellness to the wider world and build social connections.