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The Unexpected History Of The Candy Cane

Behind the peppermint cheer lies a world shaped by empire, industry, and the bitter legacy of sugar.

5 min read
Dec 11, 2025

A Spiced, Steaming History Of Mulled Wine

Long before it became shorthand for Christmas, mulled wine was medicine, luxury, comfort and even aphrodisiac — a drink shaped by empire, literature and winter survival.

5 min read
Dec 10, 2025

How The Humble Marshmallow Became A Cultural Icon

From ancient medicine to movie monsters and campfire lore, here’s how a soft little confection became a cultural giant.

7 min read
Dec 05, 2025

Meals in Motion: The Early History of Railway Dining

How a world of “indigestion houses,” caste-segregated canteens, opulent rolling restaurants and Anglo-Indian inventions turned railway dining into one of travel’s great culinary transformations.

6 min read
Dec 04, 2025

The Story Of Aligarh Butter And Kolkata’s Christmas Kitchens

Generations of fruitcakes have been anchored by Aligarh butter, the pale unsalted pillar of Kolkata's Christmas recipes. It was originally shipped from Uttar Pradesh, but it is currently primarily shipped from Bihar, and its taste and customs linger. Families swarm Hogg Market for blocks or little rolls every December, sustaining the city's cheerful baking rituals and romantic familiarity.

6 min read
Nov 28, 2025

Tongba Is The Sacred Brew Of Eastern Nepal’s Snowy Mountains

Tongba, Jarr, or Chaang are the traditional beer-like alcoholic beverages of Kalimpong, Darjeeling, Sikkim, and the Eastern Nepal highlands. A bamboo or wooden dungro is used to steep the Jarr (fermented millet), which is then sipped through a thin bamboo pipsin straw. A nourishing, moderately stimulating, and belly-warming beverage, Tongba is best enjoyed during the winter months.

4 min read
Nov 27, 2025

The Geometry of Comfort: Why Waffles Became a Pop-Culture Icon

The waffle’s grid is more than a cooking pattern — it’s a visual language, a design shorthand, and a symbol of nostalgia, texture, and cultural memory.

5 min read
Nov 26, 2025

Heritage Dishes Of Amravati And People Who Kept Them Alive

Amravati and the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra are known for their bold and spicy Saoji chicken and mutton curry, but the locals swear by the small eateries that serve breakfast and snacks, and have been running for decades. The breakfast items that you get in Amravati will not be found anywhere else; from Gilawada to Sambharwadi, to Aloo Bonda Rassa; these dishes give you a flavour of the region and make you understand how these tastes are the identity of the city.

8 min read
Nov 25, 2025

The Big Burger Battle

As plant-based foods go mainstream, our understanding of what makes a burger a burger is being rewritten — bite by bite.

3 min read
Nov 13, 2025

How Chocolate Became The World’s Sweetest Empire

From Aztec temples to Madrid cafés and Ghana’s plantations, the journey of cocoa is a story of obsession, invention, and a little colonial chaos.

4 min read
Nov 12, 2025

The Surprising Tamil Origin Of Indonesia’s Famous Chicken Satay

Although the origins of satay are murky, traces of Tamil influence can still be found in its flavour. Tamil traders carried their passion for marinated meats and skewered grills with them when they sailed to Java and Sumatra. To suit their tastes, local cooks modified the method by adding sweet soy and peanuts. The end product is a dish that transcends boundaries, a street favourite in Indonesia based on centuries of shared culinary traditions and the essence of Tamil spice.

5 min read
Nov 11, 2025

In Kolkata, Kona Dukan Serves A 77 Year Legacy Of Malai Toast

Between the clatter of plates and the sizzle of sandwiches, Kona Dukan slows down just enough for a moment of warmth, flavour, and nostalgia as the sun rises. Here, time pauses for a steaming cup of chai, the buttery aroma of malai toast, and the soft hum of Kolkata mornings near the Calcutta Stock Exchange.

3 min read
Nov 11, 2025

Inside North Kolkata’s 105 Year-Old National Economic Restaurant

The National Economic Restaurant near Shyambazar is still run by the family that started it and has been serving tea, bread, and eggs to generations of customers. Previously a well-liked destination for celebs, it has appeared in films including Abohoman and Kahaani 2. Food here isn't about variety or luxury, but rather about remembering, belonging, and the comforting familiarity of home-cooked meals.

5 min read
Nov 10, 2025

Mohan Bhandar: Piku-Famed Breakfast Stop That’s 100 Years Strong

Mohan Bhandar is a 100-year-old breakfast landmark that still exudes the same cosy aroma, its recipes unaltered by time, and its tastes unrivalled. Every mouthful contains a century of Kolkata's culinary legacy, whether it's the spicy chilli pickle, sweet jilipi, or light aloo tarkari.

4 min read
Nov 10, 2025

88-Year-Old Café Called CAFÉ Keeps Its Pudding Tradition Alive

Kolkata thrives on nostalgia. And when nostalgia is wrapped in all the ingredients and served on a plate, it’s even more special and legendary. The city has more than 100 iconic eateries and shops that even today make headlines. This tiny eatery near Hazra, named CAFÉ, is also a part of such a legacy.

4 min read
Nov 10, 2025

The Rise, Reign & Retreat of Silver Vark in Indian Sweets

Once a symbol of wealth and purity, vark — the delicate silver leaf that adorns Indian sweets (and spelt sometimes as warq) — is under threat. As prices of silver soar and ethical questions mount, the centuries-old craft faces an uncertain future.