Team L&M What if your next winter holiday was planned not around a monument, a mountain view or a popular tourist attraction, but around a meal worth travelling for? For a growing number of Indian travellers, food is no longer just part of the holiday experience. It is increasingly becoming a reason to choose a […]Read More
Food – Flavours, Recipes & Culinary Stories
Welcome to the Food section of Life and More, where taste meets creativity. Discover delicious recipes, culinary trends, chef interviews, restaurant features, and healthy eating tips that celebrate the art of food.
From traditional Indian flavours to global cuisine inspirations, this page brings you stories that explore culture through cuisine. Whether you’re a home cook, a foodie, or someone who loves dining experiences, find ideas that inspire your kitchen and your palate.
Explore the world of food — where every dish tells a story and every flavour creates a memory.
Team L&M Navratri is a time for devotion, fasting and mindful eating. While traditional vrat-friendly foods form an important part of the festivities, they can also be turned into delicious and interesting culinary creations. Executive Chef Swapnadeep Mukherjee of The Metropolitan Hotel & Spa brings three special Navratra recipes that combine traditional ingredients such as […]Read More
Team L&M For many Indian households, buying fresh chicken from the neighbourhood wet market is part of the regular grocery run, with freshness often being a key consideration. In fact, around 85% of poultry meat volume in India is still sourced through wet-market channels. In the debate between fresh chicken vs frozen chicken, the winner […]Read More
Team L&M Tea has always been a major part of Indian households for ages. Many people simply see it as a morning mindfulness ritual, but tea benefits go beyond that. It is not just a hot drink that gives a sense of calm in the chaotic mind but a mindfulness ritual, a stress relief act. […]Read More
Parimal Shah Tea has been a part of history in terms of tradition, serving as a simple morning habit of putting leaves in water to boil. However, today, the notion of tea has completely changed. The world of mixology has come into play, and “fusion teas” have made their appearance, where the old tea leaves […]Read More
Team L&M Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with a delicious selection of festive recipes curated by Swapnadeep Mukherjee, Executive Chef, The Metropolitan Hotel & Spa. From the savoury flavours of Lakhnavi Dum Aloo to innovative Modaks, indulgent Choco-Khajoor Ladoos and traditional Badam Phirni, these recipes add a special touch to the festive celebrations. Chaturthi Special Dum Aloo […]Read More
Arvind Patel For years, our kitchens quietly drifted away from the ingredients our grandmothers swore by. Convenience took over, and somewhere along the way, we traded wholesome for fast. But today, something beautiful is happening, India is going back to its roots. In homes across the country, both the young and the old are rediscovering […]Read More
Parimal Shah India’s beverage industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation. Once driven primarily by taste, refreshment and tradition, today’s beverage choices increasingly reflect changing consumer lifestyles, growing health awareness and a desire for products that offer more than just hydration. Across urban and semi-urban India, consumers are paying closer attention to what they drink, seeking […]Read More
Team L&M School days move quickly. Mornings are packed, evenings rarely go exactly as planned, and snack time usually must fit somewhere in between homework, activities, and the constant “I’m hungry” moments. Most families are not looking for elaborate recipes here. What usually works better are snacks that are easy to repeat, flexible enough to […]Read More
Sudha Laitu When the body feels weak, soft, or low on stamina, most people immediately think of expensive supplements, protein powders, or strict gym diets. But nature has already given us something far simpler—and surprisingly powerful. One such traditional supergreen is the leaves of the drumstick tree, commonly known as Moringa leaves. Often underestimated as […]Read More