One of my best foodie memories of my hometown is waiting in line for a 3 rupees Khasta Kachori in a small 4 ft x 4 ft roadside food stall so I could satiate my craving for a spicy & tangy indian chaat!! Khasta Kachori, also known as Raj Kachori or Daal Kachori is a [...]
Baking for me is an enriching experience, but there are always those few days when you’d rather make something quick, even if that means “semi-homemade”! And a perfect recipe for times like these are the extremely simple and fuss-free no-bake Mini Cheesecakes. They are so cute and adorable, and can serve to be perfect individual [...]
Mexican food is synonymous with spicy, hot and piquant! From authentic mexican salsa to crispy tacos or big, fat burritos, mexican food is often quick to make, and even quicker to eat! Mexican salad, as un-interesting as it may sound, is an enriching meal by itslef. Just as colorful as the mexican culture, this salad [...]
Wines have served to be excellent gifts since ages, be it a house-warming, wedding, anniversary, a simple dinner or a holiday celebration. Lots of meals, occasions and gatherings are incomplete without a serving of wine. But in today’s high-tech world, almost everything is personalised, from wardrobe to cell-phones, any gift you give or receive comes [...]
Bharwan Shimla Mirch, or Stuffed Bell Peppers simmered in a rich creamy sauce is a cherished entry on an Indian restaurant menu, and is indeed a favorite with many of us! The perfectly grilled bell-peppers, stuffed with vegetables and sauces inspired me to try my own verison at home. And believe me, I couldn’t have [...]
After the fabulous roundup of Bollywood Cooking, its now time for another round of Monthly Mingle, an event started by the lovely Meeta of What’s For Lunch Honey? This time, I get to play the hostess, and as all of you know that I love entertaining, this week’s theme should not be a surprise! We’ll [...]
Scientists have said that vegetables grown in zero gravity conditions in space can grow up to huge sizes, which could help solve the world’s food crisis.
According to a report in The Telegraph, it is thought that the near zero gravity conditions in space result in super-sized fruit and vegetables with a higher vitamin content.
This was [...]
Wolfgang Puck is a name not unknown to anyone. Spago Hollywood on Sunset, originally known as Bistro Garden and a favourite with all hollywood celebrities, has been re-surrected as Spago Beverly Hills, the latest venture by chef Puck, and remains to be a cherished dining destination for the people of Los Angeles. With its beautiful [...]
It has been a hectic week. I can’t even lift a finger, let alone bake. But I was instantly off the couch when I saw this. I adapted Lara’s recipe according to what I had in the freezer and an hour later I was enjoying these moist muffins full of tangy berries.
Below you will see [...]
These are muffins that don’t want to be blogged about. I’ve made them now six or seven times, each batch very much destined for the blog. But this or that got in the way… I’d run out of time before scooping them up into a bag and heading out of town, or they’d simply all [...]
