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Indian Summers are brutal. The sweltering heat makes us not leave our air-conditioned rooms and also makes us ditch our usual warm hearty meals for cooling and light dishes. These include lots of gazpacho, cold salads, buddha bowls, juices, smoothies Greek yogurt, fruit bowls, etc. This Summer season we have made a list of our favorite recipes that we intend to eat to keep us cool and healthy. Here are a few recipes that you can try to stay cool this season: Mixed Berry & Granola Parfait Chocolate Chia Pudding Iced Vanilla Matcha Latte Summer Glow Buddha Bowl No-Bake Grilled Veggie...

If you are from Mumbai, you know that our Summers are brutal. With the onset of summer, we were on a look-out for a perfect drink that can keep us cool this season. And we found one - Cold-Brew! Cold-Brew is the cooler and younger sibling of Cold-coffee. We have been having cold coffee all these years so what is the difference between the two? The difference in flavor between the two methods is immense. However, the far gentler infusion process of cold-brew produces a drink of lower acidity, which is why it is naturally sweeter. It can also be served over ice...

Pickling and Fermenting - an ancient form of preservation, which was used because there were no refrigerators, has now become the biggest trend in the food world. Tons of people are experimenting with fermentation and local companies are selling their artisan fermented products in grocery stores.  Chefs across the world are experimenting in their restaurants different flavor combinations for preserving veggies to serve as a side or add them for a punchy flavor in their dishes. Apart from being a trend in the food world, pickled/fermented foods are loaded with probiotics, which help to promote the good bacteria in the...

Famously known as the Black Diamond of the kitchen, Truffles are exotic and mouthwatering that are equal parts delicious, expensive, and rare. Hunted for, obsessed over, threatened by climate change, counterfeited, imitated, and used as a precious garnish at some of the world's best restaurants, truffles are every bit as complex and mysterious as they are rich in taste and odor. They're also somewhat of a culinary enigma. Expensive restaurants all over the world use truffles as a garnish to elevate their dishes. Since fresh truffles are so difficult to find, substitutes like Truffle Oil, Salt, Pate, etc. have become increasingly...

Everybody has their version of a "perfect meal" for Valentine's Day. Our idea of a perfect Valentine's Day dinner would be something that is delicious, easy to prepare, and most importantly lets you enjoy the special night with your partner. The key is to cook something simple that can be prepped in advance so all you have to do is pop it in the oven or heat it before serving. You do not want to be cooking a meal in the middle of your romantic date that you have planned for your partner and most importantly you want to enjoy...