Since it is too hot in Mumbai, we avoid going out in the daytime. The kids have just two days left for the summer vacation to begin. When they come home in the late afternoon, they are quite exhausted. I generally give them plenty of liquids to keep them hydrated. For instance, they have coconut […]
Have you ever been a part of a tea-tasting party? It is such a great experience and fun. Give wine-tasting parties a break and next time, throw a tea-tasting or a tea-pairing party for a change! On October 8, Café Zoe at Lower Parel, Mumbai, was abuzz with food-bloggers, photographers and media, […]
Thandai Tommorrow is Holi, the festival of colours! Indian festivals like Holi and Shivratri are incomplete without this refreshing beverage called Thandai, which is extremely popular in North and Central India. The thandai drink is a beautiful combination of various kinds of nuts, saffron (called kesar or zaffran), milk, rose, a hint of spices and […]
[I am pleased to tell you all that this article has been originally published in Zomppa, the International food magazine. I sincerely thank Patricia Hines and Belinda for publishing my article in the esteemed magazine.] A spread of Indian whole spices Discovering Indian cuisine is a gastronomical journey through the “spice route”! Indian spices can […]