food and dining (general)

Egypt's Sudanese refugees using rich cuisine to build new lives

Sudanese entrepreneur Julie Samir's dream of opening a restaurant has finally come true, but it's a ...

How homemade spice mixtures have held their own against branded masalas

The past few weeks have been worrisome for home cooks and caterers alike with at least 11 Indian com...

How to soak up the Pollachi experience?

I touch and feel wet clay between my palms and fingers and place it on the potter’s wheel. As a smal...

Pune’s chefs experiment with everything from Japanese to Middle Eastern cuisine

When I decided to move to Pune after living in Mumbai for almost a decade, my friends told me that I...

South Seas Distilleries introduces a matured mahura spirit

When we think of family secrets, we often imagine the worst — shady business dealings, cover-ups, or...