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Krish Ashok's Masala Lab demystifies the science of Indian cooking in a way aspiring cooks will find delightful, accessible
Nimish • 4 years agoMasala Lab is primarily meant for beginner chefs who can’t cook without the crutch of a recipe or a YouTube video.
Tanya Abraham's Eating with History unveils Kerala's wide culinary repertoire through 100-plus recipes
Mallik Thatipalli • 5 years agoIn her book Eating with History: Ancient Trade-Influenced Cuisines of Kerala, Tanya Abraham charts the culinary journey of growing up in a society influenced by multiple cuisines and belonging to parents of two different Christian communities. The book consists of a little over 100 recipes, and most of these were handed down in families with influences from the Paradesi and Malabari sects, Syrian Christians, Muslims, Anglo-Indians, Latin Catholics, among others.
Christmas cuisine: A guide to heirloom recipes from all over India
Suryasarathibhattacharya • 6 years agoChristmas, as a festival, certainly has a very strong connection with food. From the quintessential rum cake (albeit with a twist) to a full Naga feast, delicate kul-kuls, to salted meat and mutton stew — we got foodies from all over India to share their favourite Christmas recipes, and memories. These traditional dishes are made as per heirloom recipes, handed down from one generation to the next.
'Karwar to Kolhapur via Mumbai': John Abraham is special guest at Smita Deo's cookbook launch
Fp Staff • 9 years agoJohn Abraham was the special guest at the launch of Smita Deo's cookbook Karwar to Kolhapur via Mumbai on Sunday. Smita is the wife of director Abhinay Deo
Food for thought: Why retracing our culinary journeys is a little like finding ourselves
Smita Deo • 9 years agoTracing one’s culinary influences is like travelling through Middle Earth. Context is as important as content when it comes to food.
From actress to cookbook author: Madhur Jaffrey speaks on food, Ismail Merchant and James Ivory
Fp Archives • 9 years agoExcerpts from an interview with Madhur jaffrey where she speaks on acting, her pivotal friendship with filmmakers Ismail Merchant and James Ivory.
Book Excerpt: A Victorian Meat Grinder in an Indian Vegetarian Kitchen
Fp Archives • 10 years agoGood kitchen cookbooks tend to be a feast for the eyes, but Tiffin stands out because it is part cookbook (with tempting photographs of food), part graphic novel (thanks to Mohit Suneja's illustrations) and altogether delightful
Islamic State agency for women launches 'jihadist' cookbook
Sarakshi • 10 years agoThe IS agency for women, has launched a ‘cookbook’, explaining how to keep jihadists happy and fulfilled by making pancakes after a day of fighting.
On a platter! 7 free apps for foodies, home-cooks and gourmands alike
Naina • 11 years agoRIP Tarla Dalal, India’s first Masterchef
Anant Rangaswami • 11 years agoThere are many elements which make a country whole and make a country one. Tarla Dalal’s contribution to the osmosis of food in the country is unparalleled.