Recipe – Piyush: a healthy and delectable summer drink
Come summer and it is time for mangoes, salads, smoothies, ice creams and a whole lot of summer treats. A time when the body gets dehyadrated faster due to the…
Atharasa aka Kajjaya: a festive speciality
Come January and it is time for Makara Sankranthi which is one of India’s most significant harvest festivals. Celebrated as Lohri in Punjab, Pongal in Tamil Nadu and Bihu in…
JustBe Resto Cafe: where Health meets Taste
Considering that I have always been a fan of healthy and wholesome eating, I was happy to learn of JustBe , a resto cafe that serves exclusively plant based, whole…
Brahmi: an ancient herb, a powerhouse of goodness
“Chew a handful of brahmi leaves and you are sure to score better in Maths…” Well, this is an advice that was certainly not uncommon during up my growing up…
Jackfruit: Discover the versatality of the largest tree borne fruit in the world
Native to south India, the fruit of the tropical species Artocarpus heterophyllus aka Jackfruit has been in the spotlight like never before. Whether being touted as an alternative to meat…
Lockdown diaries: Recipe – Zero waste lemon pickle
There is no denying the fact that lemons are one of the best foods to boost your immunity. Rich in vitamin C, they have several antibacterial and antiviral properties and…
Summer treats: Easy to try sandige aka vadam recipes
Sheets of sandige (Kannada word for vadams or fryums) neatly laid out to dry on terraces with kids keeping a close watch on them, was a common sight during the…
Review – Sante Spa Cuisine: a perfect balance of health, flavours and taste
The idea of eating out at a restaurant or cafe that serves ‘healthy food’ is often met with disapproval, at least in my house. This is usually due to the…
Shankranthi – of sesame, sugarcane and feasts of the harvest
One of the most auspicious days of the Hindu Calendar, Makara Shankranthi falls on 15-January this year. This is a day of special significance as it marks the movement of…
Review: Bo Tai, Bangalore – Oriental cuisine with a difference
The latest addition to namma Bengaluru’s burgeoning food scene is Bo Tai, a modern Thai bar and grill in J W Marriott on Vittal Mallaya road. An ideal place if…