Hindu metro plus , Kitchen helpers Food shows are undoubtedly the most watched on television. They have contributed a great deal to not only kindling in the young , an interest in food but also a passion to be a part of this amazing industry. Masterchef Australia is a show that is close […]
Bio Basics – food venture- hindu metroplus
Hindu metro plus ,Bio Basics “Bio Basics” is more than just a commercial venture focusing on organic food. They want people to turn organic for their basic necessities. Hence the name. It promotes a shift in the thought process in the way we perceive food . Their mantra is ‘be organic ,buy organic’ . […]
Citron – an original but uncommon citrus fruit !-article for the hindu-metroplus edition
Hindu metro plus , Citron My aunt Krishnaveni is passionate about her farm . She is always on the look out for unusual seeds and is rather adept at growing them. She makes it a habit to treat me to some of her unusual findings. So, one day what arrived at my doorstep was a […]
Liliputtian delights- article in the hindu-metroplus edition
Hindu metro plus , Lilliputian delights http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/Food/bitesized-sweets/article7512348.ece On arriving home one day I was delighted to find a box of the famous sweet from Andhra Pradesh,the khaaja. They were generously shared by Nithya and Narayan Kumar.I was thrilled more so with it’s diminutive size ! I had never before seen nor eaten one that was […]
Food Detoxifier
In the midst of all the fun and revelry ,that take place at family weddings and gatherings,the conversations do also tend to take on a serious note every now and then. I was struck by the similarities in the way people have begun to perceive food and it’s effects both good and bad. Interacting with […]
My pumpkin patch – article for the hindu- metroplus section
Hindu metro plus,pumpkin patch http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/Food/remembering-apj-abdul-kalam/article7481451.ece Early this year ,I was inspired to devote time to nurturing my kitchen garden. The greens and the herbs did well but the vegetables were another story altogether. The trials continued with a variety of seeds. One day ,we decided to plant some pumpkin seeds. With little or almost […]
Miniature food art- article in the hindu metroplus
http://m.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/bitesized-and-beautiful/article7456406.ece My cousin Harini has introduced me to a whole other world of food ! It’s far from edible but that doesn’t make it any less delectable, to look at ! Thanks to her, I got to know Shirali and learn more about her miniature food creations. Shirali lives in Ahmedabad and is a […]
Millet noodle – Healthy noodle dinners- article in the hindu metroplus
Chinese food is a family favourite. And I love cooking it too. I find prepping a Chinese meal calming and therapeutic. I enjoy the precision and organising that goes into it. Cutting the veggies uniformly and neatly placing them in individual bowls before firing up the wok for a quick stir fry is what this […]
Handwritten recipes
My favourite kind of recipes are the ones that turn out great as a result of kitchen mishaps. These too find special mention in my book along with a description of the kitchen blooper. Photo: Special Arrangement My mother always right away wrote down a recipe that was a […]
Natural Vinegars- article in the hindu-metroplus edition
A large cane hamper filled with crusty bread, a bottle of extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh fruit and cheese is my idea of picnic fare. I have used vinegar many times and in many ways. It adds not just a sour note, but also carries the muted flavours of fermented sugars, […]
