I woke up as dawn lit up the sky. The sky was painted with mauve and purple which soon turned pink and then a blazing orange. The sun was soon shining through the slats in the blinds. I sat up in bed, languishing at the thought of the weekend. Placing my tea pot on the…
Introducing Rice Bowl – Cookbook of Rice Recipes
Hello Dear Readers! January of 2016 is almost behind us and we are rushing ahead full steam. There’s lots happening here in your favorite kitchen, and a sneak peek is coming right up. I am pleased to announce my new book Rice Bowl: Vegetarian Rice Recipes from India and the World. Yay!! Here’s my new…
Marrakesh at Undri – Shawarma, anyone?
Marrakesh brings to mind belly dancers, tagines and of course Casablanca, but I am talking about the Marrakesh restaurants in Pune famous for their Lebanese food. They have plenty of outlets in the city, but when I was invited for a menu tasting, I chose the one in Undri. Slightly away from the hustle bustle,…
#JanoTohMano when it comes to Investments
Do you walk back 5 steps when a cat runs across your path? Some superstitions are drilled into us since childhood and they become such a part of us. As one grows up, it gradually becomes obvious that superstitions are not based on fact and they don’t really make sense. But we continue adhering to…
Coconut Rice – Vegan Indian Rice Recipe [Meatless Monday]
Coconut rice is inspired by South Indian cuisine. We have a sweet coconut rice in Maharashtrian (my native) cuisine called Narali Bhat, which I am not very fond of. I had mulled over a savory version for a long time. I had heard of Thengai Sadam, a savory coconut rice made in South India. I…
Food Presentation: 5 Plating Techniques to Impress Your Guests
We eat with our eyes first, says Giada De Laurentis. And I agree. Food presentation goes a long way in determining its popularity. A pretty looking plate of food whets your appetite and gets your digestive juices flowing. A shabbily plated dish, however tasty can just turn off our appetite. I am a food blogger…
Vegetarian Lasagna – Spinach Lasagna Step by Step Recipe
Lasagna, or vegetarian lasagna, is the most decadent savory dish I have ever eaten. Loaded with gooey, creamy cheese, it is true comfort food and of course only worthy of a special occasion. Frozen lasagnas maybe provide a quick fix, but sometimes you just need the real deal. You need control! Total freedom to create…
#AwakenYourForce with HP Star Wars Special Edition Notebooks
A long, long time ago in a Galaxy far, far, away… These words are more magical for me than any fairy tale starting with “Once upon a time”. Luke Skywalker stole my heart long ago, and neither James Bond nor Ethan Hunt was ever available to usurp him. Nothing brings out my fun side like…
Savya Rasa Pune – South India on Your Plate
Savya Rasa, the latest fine dining restaurant in the upscale Koregaon Park area is here to shatter any illusions you may have about South Indian cuisine. From the moment you enter the place, the carefully chosen handicrafts and ethnic décor will transform you to a different world. You will feel warmly welcomed into a Southern…
3 Secrets to a Happy Kitchen #SayNoToFoodPoisoning
Behind every successful man, there is a woman. And behind every happy home is a happy kitchen. In our home, the kitchen is the center of activity. It is the one place where everyone gravitates sooner or later. It is the crisis center in hard times, and the place where happy memories are built. Some…
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