fresh food during holidays

Egwusi Stew for fall season is in memory of rising and falling graphs. What are we talking about here?

Golu is a festival celebrated in many parts of India (particularly Tamil Nadu) that I recently had the good fortune to attend and celebrate in Chennai. Inspired by the traditional sundol treat during Golu festivities, I decided to make a Rajma Salad.

This post is about Mocha. I have fond memories of Mocha and wanted to pay my respect to those Cooking Mocha. Mocha in Bengali is the Banana Flower which is different from Mocha as some of us might know otherwise related to the cocoa plant.

This post is about what happens when we have the dilemma of choices- when you have to pick from a diverse menu. Choosing what NOT to do is damned difficult at times. 🙂

Fortune smiles on those who are bold they say. In my case, often it smiles when I am foolish. This post is about my adventures and misadventures as a Fortunate Foodie in Fort Kochi around mid Feb earlier this year. Here’s sharing my serendipitous findings of What to do and Eat in Fort Kochi with minimum planning and research.

Collaborative Recipe Credit: Arunabh A Fellow Wicked Good Thai Curry Lover This Wicked Good Thai Curry comes courtesy Arunabh. He is my…

During the holiday season, Barko relives memories of summers at their aunt’s house, where garlic potatoes became a beloved tradition. They broke this tradition to stay home, discovering old books and enjoying a nostalgic, enriching holiday. This time was filled with reading, cooking, family stories, and community service, making the holiday equally fulfilling.

The journey of rediscovering simple, fresh meals through a lettuce salad made with ingredients from her father’s farm. After visiting the farm, Barko shares a love for fresh produce, reflecting family traditions and healthy living. The salad features a unique dressing with Kuli Kuli (groundnut cake), emphasizing simplicity yet deliciousness.

Picking up the long overdue thread from Migration Story- Part 1 , I continue to narrate the travels and travails in my Migration Story with food, conversations, research and team building.

I went to learn how to make mini samosas from my foodie chef friend Richa once again on a rainy day recently. Funny, how it rains whenever I plan a trip to her place! 🙂