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Stock VS Broth: A Beginner’s Guide To Understanding The Basics

Stock VS Broth: A Beginner’s Guide To Understanding The Basics

People have overused both the terms ‘stock’ and ‘broth’ and intertwined them, but when you actually read up on it, you get to know it’s not all the same at all. Let’s dig into the differences so that you have a fair bit of idea of what to use when you’re cooking a certain recipe that needs a stock or a broth.

  • 6 min read
  • Apr 30, 2026
4,500 Kg Of Adulterated Tea Seized In Hyderabad

4,500 Kg Of Adulterated Tea Seized In Hyderabad

After Hyderabad authorities seized thousands of kilos of adulterated tea, many buyers are questioning what reaches their cup. Here are simple FSSAI-backed home checks, warning signs, and possible health concerns linked to impure tea.

  • 5 min read
  • Apr 30, 2026
FSSAI-Backed Mandate Demands Clear Labels For ‘Analogue Paneer’

FSSAI-Backed Mandate Demands Clear Labels For ‘Analogue Paneer’

Indian kitchens are known for their best paneer dishes across numerous recipes and regional cuisines. However, recently, issues have arisen where vendors, hotels and restaurants are serving paneer’s doppleganger, called "analogue paneer" as a lower-cost replacement. While it may look and feel similar to ordinary paneer, analogue paneer differs significantly in its ingredients, nutritional value, and health benefits.

  • 5 min read
  • Apr 30, 2026
The Fruit That Fed Empires...And A Crime Syndicate

The Fruit That Fed Empires...And A Crime Syndicate

Let's dive into two stories from the 19th century — a naval blockade and a Sicilian protection racket — and the single ingredient threading through both.

  • 9 min read
  • Apr 30, 2026
Burma Burma Brings The Taste Of Thingyan With New Year Feasts

Burma Burma Brings The Taste Of Thingyan With New Year Feasts

Burma Burma celebrates the Thingyan Festival with a limited-edition menu inspired by Burmese traditions. Featuring rice bowls, street-style plates, and unique drinks, the experience recreates communal dining and festive energy. With insights from Ankit Gupta, the menu blends nostalgia, culture, and flavour, offering diners an immersive way to experience the Burmese New Year.

  • 9 min read
  • Apr 30, 2026
How Gulkand Helps In Summer: Benefits And Easy Ways To Use It

How Gulkand Helps In Summer: Benefits And Easy Ways To Use It

Gulkand is a traditional rose preserve often enjoyed in Indian summers for its cooling feel and floral sweetness. From milk drinks to sharbat, it adds comfort, aroma and easy refreshment to hot-weather routines.

  • 5 min read
  • Apr 29, 2026
How India Cooks Sponge Gourd Differently In Every Region

How India Cooks Sponge Gourd Differently In Every Region

From turai sabzi in the North to jhinge in Bengal and peerkangai in the South, sponge gourd changes character across India. Light, adaptable and summer-friendly, it blends into regional flavours in simple, everyday cooking.

  • 4 min read
  • Apr 29, 2026
Ambani Family's Go-To Sweet Shop From Ahmedabad Lands In Mumbai

Ambani Family's Go-To Sweet Shop From Ahmedabad Lands In Mumbai

Ikai (House of Ikai), the luxury mithai studio based in Ahmedabad that is reportedly the go-to confectioner of India’s most powerful families, has now opened its doors in Bandra, Mumbai. Scroll through to know what makes the brand stand out.

  • 4 min read
  • Apr 29, 2026
Odisha’s Tribal Belt Where Rainbow Maize Thrives & The Types

Odisha’s Tribal Belt Where Rainbow Maize Thrives & The Types

Odisha's tribal people use traditional agricultural and seed-saving practices to conserve rainbow maize. This vibrant crop exemplifies biodiversity, cultural history, and sustainable living, with several maize varieties used for food, nutrition, and the passing down of local customs across generations.

  • 5 min read
  • Apr 29, 2026
Fresh Ways To Include Star Fruit In Your Daily Summer Diets

Fresh Ways To Include Star Fruit In Your Daily Summer Diets

Native to Southeast Asia, carambola fruit is sweet but acidic, and because of how the fruit is shaped and how a perfect five-point star appears when sliced, it is also known as starfruit. Available during the summer months, star fruit is tangy and enhances any dish or drink that you’re making to beat the heat. From salads to pickles, this unique fruit can open up a fun palate of flavours for you.

  • 4 min read
  • Apr 29, 2026
Basil Beverages That Add A Gourmet Twist To Hot Days

Basil Beverages That Add A Gourmet Twist To Hot Days

Although basil is best known as one of the most widely used and well-liked culinary herbs in the world, it has been revered throughout history for many reasons beyond flavour, and one such use is in drinks and beverages to beat the scorching sun. It can be used as a garnish for drinks, as the main ingredient, or just a pinch to enhance the flavours.

  • 4 min read
  • Apr 29, 2026
Summer Kitty Party Menu Ideas For Stress-Free Hosting

Summer Kitty Party Menu Ideas For Stress-Free Hosting

Hosting in hot weather does not mean oily platters or kitchen stress. These fresh kitty party snack ideas bring smart flavours, pretty presentation and easy serving for a summer gathering that guests will truly enjoy.

  • 6 min read
  • Apr 29, 2026
Summer Fixes For Idli-Dosa Batter That Turns Too Sour Too Fast

Summer Fixes For Idli-Dosa Batter That Turns Too Sour Too Fast

Hot weather can push idli-dosa batter from perfect to overly tangy overnight. Learn how to rescue the batch, spot spoilage early, and turn summer fermentation into softer idlis and crisp, tasty dosas.

  • 6 min read
  • Apr 29, 2026
The Long Summer Of Achaar

The Long Summer Of Achaar

Sun, salt, and science…why the most nostalgic food of summer is also its smartest invention.

  • 8 min read
  • Apr 29, 2026
How Paris Invented Affordable Dining In The 1800s

How Paris Invented Affordable Dining In The 1800s

A story of butcher’s cuts, bustling markets, and a restaurant model that fed a city — now revived for a new generation.

  • 7 min read
  • Apr 28, 2026
Best Meals To End Intermittent Fast Without Sluggishness

Best Meals To End Intermittent Fast Without Sluggishness

Breaking an intermittent fast with the wrong meal can leave you sluggish or hungry again soon. These smart foods help you feel satisfied, energised and comfortably full without the post-meal heaviness.

  • 4 min read
  • Apr 28, 2026
Easy Ways To Chop A Pineapple & 4 Summer Recipes To Try

Easy Ways To Chop A Pineapple & 4 Summer Recipes To Try

Pineapples are a juicy and naturally sweet fruit that becomes a top demand during the summer months. But when it comes to chopping a whole pineapple, sometimes, many people hesitate since they don’t have an idea of how to use the knife or angle the pineapple. With these easy tricks and tips, one can not only chop them safely but can even create easy recipes that are perfect for summer.

  • 5 min read
  • Apr 28, 2026
Italian Chefs Break World Record With 440.6m Tiramisu In London

Italian Chefs Break World Record With 440.6m Tiramisu In London

Over 100 Italian chefs collaborated to create the tiramisu live on location, which now has the record for being the longest tiramisu in the world, all the way from Chelsea Town Hall in London. The team of 100 chefs used over 50,000 ladyfinger cookies, over 3,000 eggs, and a large amount of mascarpone cheese and coffee to maintain length and consistency.

  • 4 min read
  • Apr 29, 2026