Add to Community
X
Add to Community

shop now

Payesh With Vegetables: Bengali Home Chefs Share Heirloom Recipe

Payesh With Vegetables: Bengali Home Chefs Share Heirloom Recipe

Explore the sophisticated art of Bengali vegetable payesh through heirloom recipes from four renowned home chefs. Here’s to the homely ingredients like bottle gourd, sweet potato, raw papaya, and even onions that are transformed into creamy, cardamom-scented delicacies, bringing generational stories with the royal tradition of "Paramanna" to your dessert table.

  • 8 min read
  • Feb 13, 2026
What Is The Paleo Diet? Easy Breakfast Ideas To Try

What Is The Paleo Diet? Easy Breakfast Ideas To Try

Curious about the Paleo diet? Learn what it really means and explore easy, grain-free breakfast ideas that are filling, wholesome, and simple to prepare, perfect for clean eating without feeling restricted.

  • 4 min read
  • Feb 11, 2026
Easy Evening Snacks That Won’t Spoil Dinner

Easy Evening Snacks That Won’t Spoil Dinner

Love evening tea but hate feeling too full before dinner? These light, easy snack ideas are satisfying without being heavy, perfect for curbing hunger while keeping your appetite balanced for the night.

  • 4 min read
  • Feb 11, 2026
Mahashivratri 2026: What To Offer As Bhog To Lord Shiva

Mahashivratri 2026: What To Offer As Bhog To Lord Shiva

From thandai and kheer to fruits and panchamrit, here are some traditional bhog options that are offered on MahaShivratri. Discover their meaning, spiritual relevance, and why simplicity plays such an important role in pleasing Lord Shiva.

  • 4 min read
  • Feb 11, 2026
Why Burnt Sugar Cake Is Being Remembered Again

Why Burnt Sugar Cake Is Being Remembered Again

Once a Sunday-only ritual in Black American kitchens, this smoky, labour-intensive dessert is returning — not as nostalgia, but as history reclaimed.

  • 5 min read
  • Feb 11, 2026
Break Up With Boring Drinks & Mix These Anti-Valentine Cocktails

Break Up With Boring Drinks & Mix These Anti-Valentine Cocktails

A little bit single this time around Valentines? Skip the overpriced dinner reservations and toast to your independence with these five bold, spice-infused cocktail recipes.

  • 7 min read
  • Feb 11, 2026
Cosy Valentine’s Desserts You Can Make In Air Fryer At Home

Cosy Valentine’s Desserts You Can Make In Air Fryer At Home

Skip crowded cafés and bake something warm at home. These easy air fryer desserts are perfect for two, simple to make, cosy to share, and sweet enough to turn Valentine’s night into something truly personal.

  • 4 min read
  • Feb 11, 2026
Valentine’s Day 2026: Baking Recipes For Beginners To Try

Valentine’s Day 2026: Baking Recipes For Beginners To Try

Valentine’s Day is falling on the weekend this time around, which means there is ample time to plan something elaborate for that special someone. It is also a good moment to experiment with baking in the kitchen, to try out some basic, beginner-friendly, low-fuss recipes that will fit into the weekend vibe.

  • 4 min read
  • Feb 11, 2026
Mahashivratri 2026: Plan A Classic Maharashtrian Feast

Mahashivratri 2026: Plan A Classic Maharashtrian Feast

Every year, Mahashivratri is observed as a day-long fast for worship and for developing spiritual harmony. It is also a time to rest the gut, to feast on light foods that are nonetheless wholesome and delicious. Within Maharashtrian cuisine lies a large roster of fast-friendly foods that make-up the Mahashivratri feast each time around.

  • 4 min read
  • Feb 11, 2026
Maha Shivratri 2026: The Essential Himachali Dishes Prepared

Maha Shivratri 2026: The Essential Himachali Dishes Prepared

India celebrates Maha Shivaratri as a festival. In certain regions of the country, people honour Shiva by fasting, whereas in other regions, devotees swarm to Shiva-focused temples. Himachal Pradesh has a unique way to celebrate it as well, where preparing and booking food becomes a focal feature of the festivities. There are dishe sthat has to be prepare fro the festival, and these are the mainstays.

  • 6 min read
  • Feb 11, 2026
5 Smart Hacks For Cleaning Milk Frothers At Home

5 Smart Hacks For Cleaning Milk Frothers At Home

We all love frothy coffees and shakes, but going to the cafe every time we crave one might hit our pockets pretty soon. So, the milk frother comes to your rescue in the best ways possible. But the real task is afterwards, when you need to clean it, and you cannot reach the spots that need the utmost attention. To ease you into the process, here are a few easy tips that help to keep your milk frother clean after every use.

  • 6 min read
  • Feb 11, 2026
Mahashivratri 2026: Modern Bhaang Recipes For The Urban Kitchen

Mahashivratri 2026: Modern Bhaang Recipes For The Urban Kitchen

Ready to ditch the dusty traditions and give your festive spread a serious glow-up? This year we are turning the sacred herb into a gourmet star with some surprisingly posh twists that will have your guests talking long after the prayers.

  • 8 min read
  • Feb 11, 2026
Mahashivratri 2026: Why Thandai Is Sacred And How To Make It

Mahashivratri 2026: Why Thandai Is Sacred And How To Make It

Cooling, nourishing, and deeply symbolic, thandai is more than a festive drink on Mahashivratri. Discover why it’s offered to Lord Shiva and explore easy homemade thandai variations rooted in tradition and comfort.

  • 5 min read
  • Feb 11, 2026
What Is Compote? Easy Fruit Compotes You Can Make At Home

What Is Compote? Easy Fruit Compotes You Can Make At Home

Compote is fruit cooked lightly into a soft, glossy topping that feels homemade. Know what compote really is and know how to make easy fruit-based versions that elevate breakfasts and desserts without any additional effort.

  • 5 min read
  • Feb 10, 2026
Bombay Duck & The Birth Of A City

Bombay Duck & The Birth Of A City

Author and journalist Pronoti Datta’s latest book, In The Beginning There Was Bombay Duck, uses food as a lens to trace Mumbai’s early settlers, migrations and the making of a port city.

  • 6 min read
  • Feb 10, 2026
What Is Puerto Rican Mofongo? All About The Puerto Rican Staple

What Is Puerto Rican Mofongo? All About The Puerto Rican Staple

Puerto Rico's rich cultural mosaic is reflected in mofongo, which is more than just a part of the traditional cuisine. In order to create something distinctively unique, the blending of ingredients and techniques from African, Spanish, and Taíno traditions has given birth to mofongo. It is crispy outside with its savoury, garlicky centre. It conveys a tale of tenacity and profound cultural origins, whether it is served in a fancy restaurant or on a street corner.

  • 6 min read
  • Feb 10, 2026
Mahashivratri 2026 Somnath: Sacred Offerings, Festive Delicacies

Mahashivratri 2026 Somnath: Sacred Offerings, Festive Delicacies

The shores of the Arabian Sea are calling for a night of divine energy and soulful fasting. Discover the sacred flavours and timeless traditions that make Mahashivratri at Somnath an unforgettable journey of faith and food.

  • 6 min read
  • Feb 10, 2026
Valentine’s Day 2026: How Candy Hearts Shaped V-Day Traditions

Valentine’s Day 2026: How Candy Hearts Shaped V-Day Traditions

Candy hearts are a timeless way to show love, especially on Valentine's Day. Candy hearts originated in the mid-19th century when Boston chemist Oliver Chase invented a machine to make medicinal lozenges, later turning them into candy through his company, Necco. His brother, Daniel Chase, introduced the idea of printing short messages on the sweets. Over time, candy hearts became a symbol of Valentine’s Day, using simple, playful phrases to express affection. Their blend of sugar, romance, and messaging turned them into a lasting cultural icon of love.

  • 6 min read
  • Feb 11, 2026