Every year, the holy month of fasting or Ramzan culminates in the sighting of the chand or the new moon, signalling the beginning of celebrations for the festival of Eid. It is a joyous occasion for Muslims, as it signifies a personal triumph, a victory of ...
For culinary buffs who are always short on dough, here’s a little starter for you. Four munchkins (with oodles of experience) have come together to form a venture – for the pure passion of food. Their inaugural Restaurant Week is confirmed for September 6 &ndas...
Kerala’s harvest festival marks the homecoming of the mythological King Mahabali. Onam is celebrated over 10 days, with much merrymaking, worship, song and dance, and feasting. Floral decorations adorn hous...
The Parsi community in India is famous for its love of hard work, good living and lip-smacking food! The beauty of Parsi cuisine is that it brings together techniques and ingredients from across the world while managing to fit gracefully into India’s food map. At the very base o...
The predominantly vegetarian cuisine of the Palakkad area of Kerala is vibrant, creative and full of flavour! Ever since I began experimenting with South Indian cuisine in my kitchen, I have been drawn towards this type of cuis...
Between the hustle-bustle of those looking for discounted utilities and the thousands of shops selling cheap-jack gadgets are hidden some of the most amazing gastronomical wonders. Many of these recipes ha...
Surprise your guests at your next party – serve something different. Guacamole is a dip served with tortilla chips, and is immensely popular the world over. It is easy to cook up and makes for great party fare. The main ingredient of this luscious dip is avocado.
Varied, delicious and spicy – Goa’s coastal cuisine is world famous. Seafood curries, vegetable stews, coconut based desserts – Goan cuisine has something for everyone. While a trip down south may temporarily satisfy the taste buds, what can one do when those cravings ...
Every year, spring ushers in a rebirth that signifies new life. Easter celebrates the resurrection of Christ, bringing hope to Christians for the salvation of man. Surprisingly, the symbols of Easter celebrations over the world h...
Summer sun, evening ocean breezes, splashes of intense heat – take time to cool your heels. Experiment during this season with unusual beverages from the world over. We present the Sangria, a popular drink across many countries.