On our first wedding anniversary, decades ago now, my husband and I went out to dinner with our entire family. We went to a…
Even though I grew up in Chennai and have enjoyed the regional cuisine throughout my life, when it comes to podis or condiment powders,…
“Podi” means “powder” in Tamil and the word is used for a variety of dry condiments. One highly versatile one is molagai podi, the…
I may sound like I am repeating myself, but what I am about to say (again) is just one of those basic facts about…
You may already know, if you’ve been a reader of this blog for some time, of my love of Mexican cuisine. I enjoy the…
When it comes to recipes, sometimes just having one of a certain dish isn’t enough. I have shared my own version of roast potatoes…
On the first Sunday of every month, through my childhood, my mother would make my siblings and I stand in a line and consume…
As I have mentioned at various times on this blog, I do love the festive season. Diwali is an occasion I look forward to…
What has become a challenge for me recently, cooking-wise, is figuring out how to pack nourishing and interesting lunches for the office-goers in my…