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The Cultural Journey Of Chow Mein

The Cultural Journey Of Chow Mein

The origin of chow mein is lost to history, as is characteristic of most migrant populations that rely on oral tradition to pass on knowledge. The dish is said to have been inspired by a hakka-style struggle food that was eaten across China for several decades and was made using stir-fried noodles and leftover meat and vegetables.  

  • 5 min read
  • Dec 25, 2022
5 Useful Grilling Tips Every Beginner Must Know

5 Useful Grilling Tips Every Beginner Must Know

Grilling is a method that uses intense heat for cooking which is radiated by an electrical element, gas flame or glowing charcoal. From barbecue chicken to roasted zucchini, this cooking method has something for everyone. Here are five tips every beginner must know about grilling.

  • 3 min read
  • Feb 21, 2023
Christmas 2022: Chef Avin Thaliath On Stollen's Saga And Recipe

Christmas 2022: Chef Avin Thaliath On Stollen's Saga And Recipe

Avin Thaliath, a Pastry Chef, is a name to reckon with in India when the talks are about the baking sector. With an intense passion for this culinary science, he encourages people to take up this art and shares the recipe for Christollen, an iconic Christmas-baked goodie. He wants revellers to celebrate this heritage food

  • 8 min read
  • Dec 25, 2022
India's Christmas Cakes Reflect Our Multicultural Celebrations

India's Christmas Cakes Reflect Our Multicultural Celebrations

Our Christmas cakes are a reflection of how India celebrates Christmas: with its own regional flair, its own flavour. Some elements are the same almost everywhere; others differ widely. What binds them together is that they are all, in their way, a celebration of the most exuberant festival in the Christian calendar.

  • 6 min read
  • Dec 25, 2022
Which IIT Has The Best... Food? Ranking The IITs

Which IIT Has The Best... Food? Ranking The IITs

IITs are considered the creme de la creme of engineering and technology institutes in India. The messes at each IIT are managed by experienced cooks and chefs who take great pride in the food they serve. But which IITs are the best when it comes to the food scene? 

  • 5 min read
  • Dec 25, 2022
Rich History And Mouthwatering Flavors Of English Smoked Fish

Rich History And Mouthwatering Flavors Of English Smoked Fish

For as long as humans have been able to keep food, they have been smoking and curing it to keep it fresh and edible. Smoke curing has been used as a means of long-term storage for fish and meat products in many different cultures and societies.

  • 5 min read
  • Dec 27, 2022
The Aromatic History Of Indian Food

The Aromatic History Of Indian Food

Our nation has a rich culinary heritage and a long history of using aroma infusion in food. According to Indian culinary science, the aroma is one of the primary indicators of good food. Find out more about it.

  • 8 min read
  • Dec 26, 2022
Christmas 2022; Delicious Caramel Tarts For Gatherings

Christmas 2022; Delicious Caramel Tarts For Gatherings

This christmas treat yourselves with these caramel tarts. Easy to make recipe with fewer ingredients.

  • 2 min read
  • Dec 25, 2022
Whisky War: Funniest War Between Canada And Denmark

Whisky War: Funniest War Between Canada And Denmark

What do you call a conflict focused over an island where nobody lives and the wartime insults include leaving behind bottles of spirit that reek of nationalism and patriotic fervor? Welcome to the Whisky War. Read on to know more about it.

  • 5 min read
  • Dec 25, 2022
Wait, What? American Pie is not American??

Wait, What? American Pie is not American??

Apple pie is seen as one of the flagbearers of American cuisine, but did you know that it didn’t actually originate in the United States? In the olden days, the Egyptians and the Dutch consumed apple pies, and the recipes have been around for centuries.   

  • 4 min read
  • Dec 25, 2022
Foods That Promote Radiant Skin In Winter

Foods That Promote Radiant Skin In Winter

Winter season brings itself with a lot of dryness and flaky skin. Do you know there are some food items that promote juicy and radiant skin?

  • 3 min read
  • Dec 25, 2022
Radhika Khandelwal, The Chef Who Swears By Local Produce

Radhika Khandelwal, The Chef Who Swears By Local Produce

Radhika believes that working with local produce is actually easier than one thinks as you don’t have to worry about supplies getting affected, they’re easy to source and also give you the opportunity to work with small farmers

  • 7 min read
  • Dec 25, 2022
Black salt, Pink Salt, White Salt: Why So Many Types Of Salt?

Black salt, Pink Salt, White Salt: Why So Many Types Of Salt?

The addition of salt to any dish is critical to making or breaking its taste. Salt is perhaps the most essential addition that humans simply cannot do without. But have you ever wondered why are there so many types of salt? Scroll down to find out.   

  • 5 min read
  • Dec 25, 2022
Mansi Zaveri On Kids' Changing Eating Habits And Food Trends

Mansi Zaveri On Kids' Changing Eating Habits And Food Trends

This mother of two spared no time in leveraging her affinity for her parenting journey and the digital medium to become an entrepreneur quitting her corporate job. Mansi Zaveri, a celebrated author and inspiring influencer in healthy Indian meal planning for infants, kids, and children, is here to bring about a change that resonates with parents

  • 9 min read
  • Jan 01, 2023
Kitchen Tips: Easy Ways To Store Peaches At Home

Kitchen Tips: Easy Ways To Store Peaches At Home

Unfortunately, peaches have a short shelf life after being plucked and have the propensity to bruise easily because of their thin skin. While the peach season will always be brief and precious, there are certain things you can do at home to extend the period when your peaches are fully ripe.

  • 3 min read
  • Dec 25, 2022
3 Simple Ways To Make Oat Flour At Home

3 Simple Ways To Make Oat Flour At Home

Oats are a cereal grain that has been produced for thousands of years. Oats have been used for a very long time in a variety of recipes, according to archaeological evidence. But gruels, which are created by heating oats for a long time to soften them, were particularly popular.

  • 3 min read
  • Dec 25, 2022
Kitchen Tips: How To Freeze Raspberries For A Longer Shelf Life

Kitchen Tips: How To Freeze Raspberries For A Longer Shelf Life

Try to keep raspberries as dry as you can when storing them in your refrigerator, and hold off on washing them until you're ready to eat them. Any raspberries can be frozen to extend their shelf life after three days.

  • 2 min read
  • Dec 25, 2022
Rajma: How Mexican Kidney Beans Came To India

Rajma: How Mexican Kidney Beans Came To India

Rajma was originally, and still is to this day, grown in Mexico and Guatemala. They caught the fancy of the Spanish and Portuguese traders, who introduced them to other parts of the world, including Africa and Asia. Today, the kidney bean has travelled far and wide and has been adopted as a staple food in many cultures.

  • 5 min read
  • Dec 25, 2022