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 […]
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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, […]
Adhalakkai – a forgotten vegetable ! – article in the hindu – metroplus edition
The Adhalakkai Most of us can identify an olive, a caper or even a raspberry. But, mention adhalakkai and most folks go, “Huh? What’s that?” My aunt Mallika sent me some adhalakkai recently, and my help at home thought they were baby bittergourds. I was utterly dismayed and I decided to write […]
Balamurali Snacks -Coimbatore -article in the hindu ,metroplus edition
Roadside eateries can surprise you with some really tasty, like crisp and golden samosas, writes SHANTHINI RAJKUMAR How many of us can resist biting into a hot flaky samosa? Especially one that was bought by a thoughtful brother! Certainly, not me. This treat doesn’t really need an occasion. Our biking buddy Deepak Samuel […]
Green manga article- hindu metroplus
The abundance of raw green mangoes around her inspires SHANTHINI RAJKUMAR to cook up some delicious fare- Friday 8th May 2015 What is an Indian summer without mangoes and the sight of the gigantic trees lush and green with the long tapered leaves laden with heavy fruit. Much has been written in praise of the […]
Soursop fruit
http://www.thehindu.com/features/an-experiment-with-fruit/article7134270.ece On a windy evening at the Coimbatore Golf Club I was introduced to M. R. Chinnasamy. And he asked me if I had heard of the Soursop fruit. I actually had and so he offered to send me one from his next yield. Soursop is the fruit of the Graviola tree. I was curious […]
Clove beans / Kaambhu Kathrikkai
Hindu Metroplus , Stalk talking Kaambu Kathirikkai the Hindu A veggie that looks like a cross between a tiny brinjal stalk and a gigantic jasmine bud ! ‘How very unusual’ ,was my first thought when my friend Divya of foodshrink blog,sent me this pic ! I carried on with my day and […]
BBC Good Food India
The first time my mom sent me an edition of the BBC India Good Food magazine,I was hooked…. and have been an ardent reader ever since they launched in India in 2012. So many of their recipes are so versatile and at the same time the amount of information that they pack into a single […]
Cafe’ V again
The first time i mentioned cafe’ V…was just after I had sampled their bread…now after paying them a visit along with celebrity chef Karen Anand,I was delighted to meet two people who are very passionate about their work.Once you have that then,of course you will give your best and appreciation will be at your doorstep. […]
