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
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.
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
Upasana Kaura In an age where health trends come and go, often wrapped in expensive packaging and complex routines, some of the most powerful nutritional solutions remain strikingly simple. One such food is sprouted moong — an age-old staple that is quietly regaining attention as a modern superfood. Affordable, accessible, and deeply nourishing, sprouted moong […]Read More
Mohit Sharma Every summer, India’s fruit markets turn into a living archive of seasonal abundance—mangoes take the crown, watermelons flood the carts, and chilled cucumbers become a daily ritual. But tucked quietly within this seasonal rush exists a fruit so fragile, so fleeting, and so intensely cooling that it almost feels like nature designed it […]Read More
Upasana Kaura India’s centuries-old natural sweetener is quietly returning to modern kitchens. Jaggery (gur) is no longer just a traditional winter staple. It is becoming a symbol of sustainable nutrition, indigenous knowledge, and healthier living. Often called “medicinal sugar,” jaggery is an unrefined natural sweetener. It is made by concentrating sugarcane juice without chemical processing. […]Read More
Team L&M Mother’s Day has increasingly moved beyond being just a calendar occasion marked by last-minute flowers or gifts. From Celebration to Participation In many urban households, it is quietly evolving into a more thoughtful moment one where the focus shifts from celebration to participation. Instead of taking moms out, many people are choosing to […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha The other day, I was talking to a friend when our conversation turned to diet. “You’re a vegetarian, right?” she asked. “Yes.” “Start having three eggs a day,” she advised. “Why?” I asked. “For protein,” she replied. She has known me for years, long enough to know that suggesting eggs to me […]Read More
Team L&M This Mother’s Day, celebrate the love, warmth, and care that mothers bring into our lives with a specially curated selection of recipes by Swapnadeep Mukherjee, Executive Chef at The Metropolitan Hotel & Spa. Thoughtfully crafted to honour the spirit of the occasion, these recipes blend comfort with indulgence, making them perfect for creating […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha Till sometime back, food trends in India were defined by what arrived at our doorstep in under 30 minutes. Cloud kitchens, gourmet meal subscriptions, artisanal café culture and Instagrammable plating dominated urban food conversations. Convenience became king, and for a generation raised on food delivery apps, cooking often felt less like a […]Read More
Team L&M India’s culinary landscape is entering a more reflective, deeply rooted phase — one where food is no longer judged solely by flavour, novelty or visual appeal, but by the stories it carries. This compelling shift takes centre stage in the newly unveiled Godrej Food Trends Report 2026 (GFTR 2026), launched by Godrej Vikhroli […]Read More