The Five Spice mix is a marvel in the culinary universe. Though the story of its creation is lost to history and myths only lead to more ambiguity, there are theories that…
What’s so intriguing about tea — a relatively common brew — an unbeliever might ask. Apart from its rich history, the journey of tea and how it continues to adapt to tastes and geography of the places it visits, is fascinating to say the least. This, is a travel trail of tea houses with distinct and…
The quiche is an enchanting marriage of textures between a pie crust and a savoury filling. Although it may seem like the quiche has a French origin, it infact has a surprising German past! The quiche first…
From being used as an antidote for poison in the 17th century to suddenly popping up in recipes of gingerbread in the mid 18th century, treacle has been quite a boon.
Dating back to the days when Montezuma and the Aztecs ruled Mexico, Tacos existed in the days when human sacrifice was being practiced throughout Mesoamerica. People then would scoop their food through corn tortillas and hence the tacos were born.
The Shepherd’s pie is considered an embodiment of simple, comfort food that has suddenly gained popularity. This made me wonder if the pie had an exceptional story behind it or if there was…
Dill is a prominent member of the Apiaceae or Umbelliferae family; a large group of flowering herbs and spices that include caraway, celery, parsley, fennel, coriander, cumin and…
When the hunger army strikes, it warns no one. Like a ninja it strikes and leaves you cringing. You could fight this army in healthy ways.
What are these healthy ways you ask?
I’m a Francophile at heart who is enslaved by the beauty and traditions that are intrinsic to France. Right from the French art to French wine, it all echoes of a culture…
While doing my own personal research for the origin of the Sweet potato pie, I was initially under the impression that the sweet potato had West African origins. Much to my surprise, the roots of the…