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Manu Chandra On Becoming Independent & Putting Indian Food On The Global Map

When Chef Manu Chandra announced that he’ll be stepping down as partner at the Olive Group in August 2021, the food world was confounded, especially those who were never able to experience a meal there when he was around. But a mere six months later, Chandra revealed his grand plans for the future with new businesses and investments ranging from a catering company to a meat substitute company and a brand-new restaurant. “With Manu Chandra Ventures, we’re aiming to be more people-forward as compared to being more product-forward. And of course, years and years of working with a company gives […]

Is Snacking Good Or Bad For You?

The habit of snacking is believed to be healthy by some, while some think of it the other way. Let’s understand the reason behind this by learning about the science of snacking. First, let’s understand what is snacking? Snacking is the consumption of any food item between the three main meals – breakfast, lunch and dinner. Some of the common snack choices are chips, cookies, cold drinks, fruits, ice cream and nuts. Snacking is a common habit and according to a survey, approximately 57% of people have a snack at least once in a day, while only 3% of people […]

4 Cool And Refreshing Recipes To Beat The Heat Wave

Celebrate the arrival of warm summer breeze and bright sunshine skies with these chilled salads, cold soups and more refreshing recipes.

Inspired By Roman History, New Bengaluru Restaurant Promises A Culinary Adventure

A new culinary gateway has opened in the heart of Bengaluru, presenting an oasis that serves as the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. As we shake off the pandemic-hued spell and get back to the old glory days, we’re seeing a rise in bringing the glamour of heading out and eating good food to the forefront. Chef-restauranteur Manu Chandra and hospitality veteran Chetan Rampal take on this challenge with Lupa, a maximalist dream serving the finest of European cuisine crafted to tingle the imagination. Named after the mythological La Lupa, Italian for ‘the she-wolf’, who […]

Mustard Musings: How Mustard Oil Became An Essential Flavour In Bengali Food

Ancient Ayurvedic texts mention about the usage of mustard oil for cleansing, stimulating and revitalizing the body. It is believed that mustard was grown in the Indian subcontinent around 3000 B.C.E. It was introduced to India from China and later spread to other Asian countries. India, China and Pakistan grow about 90% of the world production of mustard. Today, it reigns supreme in Bengali food, let us decipher why and how? The Bengal Connection Mustard is an important part of Indian culture. The yellow flowers of the mustard plant symbolize the arrival of spring. Mustard grows in abundance in the Northern […]

5 Healthy Juice Cleanse Recipes To Detoxify Your Body

You may have heard celebrities and influencers discuss the advantages of juicing for a healthy lifestyle. It goes without saying that eating more fruits and vegetables and increasing your consumption generally benefits your health. So, it seems logical that commencing an organic juice detox or cleanse could aid in healthy weight loss, body detoxification, and health enhancement. Many people vouch for cleanses and claim that they have improved their health, temperament, and physique. Juicing is thought to extract more vitamins and minerals from fruits and vegetables than eating them would. According to the hypothesis, this makes it simpler for the […]

5 Yellow Foods To Eat To Celebrate A Vibrant Vasant Panchami

Vasant Panchami, often referred to as “Basant Panchami”, is a Hindu festival that celebrates the colour yellow and yellow foods. It is celebrated in accordance with the Hindu calendar on the fifth day of the month of Magh Shukla. The celebration announces the end of winter and the arrival of spring. The occasion, also known as Saraswati Pooja, honours Maa Saraswati, the goddess of learning, the arts, and music. Yellow is also regarded as the colour of spring. Because of this, we worship the goddess Saraswati with a similar yellow marigold flower. The main reason we celebrate this season with […]

Healthy Alternatives For Your Favourite Comfort Food

We have all heard the proverb ‘You Are What You Eat’. It simply means that the food what we put inside our body impacts our overall wellbeing. Knowing this, what should be our food choices? Food should be comforting, but at the same time also provide the required nutrition to the body for optimum functioning. Most of the staples that we store in our kitchen are loaded with carbohydrates, an excess of which is not good for us. We need to replace these with comparatively healthy alternatives. We need to treat our bodies like a machine that is fueled by food […]

How To Eat Your Way To Healthy Skin And A Healthy Gut

Do you know how similar the functions of our skin and stomach are? Despite their obvious differences, these two distinct organ systems work together in our bodies to carry out important and related tasks. It should not be surprising that gut health affects other organs like the skin since the condition of our gut directly affects the condition of our brains and vice versa. For healthy skin, you need to take care of your gut first. How Are The Stomach And Gut Related? Many things occur when the gut becomes irritated and inflamed. Like the stomach, the skin is the body’s […]

Want To Save The Planet? 5 Zero Waste Indian Stores To Shop From

It’s no secret that plastic pollution is taking over the world as one of the most alarming environmental concerns with most plastic taking at least 400 years to break down. Moreover, the extraction of these fossil fuels and their transportation to plastic factories contributes 12.5 to 1.5 million metric tons of greenhouse gases. Landfills where our single-use plastics are thrown account for over 15% of methane emissions. No wonder, people are wondering how they can lean towards a more zero-waste lifestyle and cut down on their environmental footprint. What Is Zero-Waste? The best way we can reduce the impact of […]

Exploring The Heritage Of Tandoor, The Pillar Of Punjabi Cuisine

A tandoor is a bell-shaped clay oven used for cooking especially in the Northern States of India. Tandoors are some of the oldest cooking vessels with a history that dates back 5000 years to the Indus valley and Harappan civilizations. The modern tandoor was brought to parts of North India India by the Mughals during their reign. They would carry a portable tandoor with them whenever they travelled. Why the Tandoor is a Pillar of Punjabi Cuisine? Tandoor is an essential tool of Punjabi cuisine today. The credit for its popularity in India goes to Guru Nanak Dev who started […]

How To Meal Prep For The Week On A Budget?

Meal prepping your week of lunches and dinners in advance can help you embrace healthy eating habits this new year and save time and money in the process. It’s a great approach to making delicious, homemade food that you’ll want to eat every day, without having to worry about what to cook for your next meal. By putting the effort into practicing meal prep on a Sunday, you can get great meals on the table and save a lot of time amidst hectic work and chore-filled hours. Some Simple Ways To Meal Prep Benefits of Meal Prep A Step-by-Step Guide […]

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