Team L&M As ideas of romance continue to evolve, Valentine’s Day does not resonate with everyone and that’s perfectly okay. In a time when fast-paced work lives leave a little room to pause, many are choosing to step away from the pressure of perfect dates and curated Romance. Anti-Valentine’s Day is all about slowing down, […]Read More
Team L&M Valentine’s day is no longer just about grand gestures or candle lit dinner. Today we are in an age defined by fast paced work lives and constant screen time, the day has quietly evolved into an opportunity for equally slowing down, indulging mindfully and celebrating love in all its form. Whether it’s an […]Read More
VALENTINES’S DAY SPECIAL RECIPES BY SWAPNADEEP MUKHERJEE, EXECUTIVE CHEF, THE METROPOLITAN HOTEL & SPA, NEW DELHI Cupid’s Delight Orange Brownie Ingredients Quantity Butter Melted ½ cup Orange Chocolate 1 big bar Orange […]Read More
Team L&M January’s chill has wrapped you up in a shawl, craving the classic gajar ka halwa and garam jalebi; timeless favourites that warm your soul. These classics have been reinvented as India’s dessert scene is buzzing with fusions. Your homely classic is now – gajar ka halwa truffles with a sprinkle of orange zest, […]Read More
Team L&M Working from home traded the office coffee runs to the endless sweatpants’ freedom, but it also unleashed those mid-morning growls and with the 2 PM brain fog that hits harder than any missed deadline. These aren’t just cravings; they’re your body signaling that it needs steady energy to keep the focus sharp and […]Read More
REPUBLIC DAY SPECIAL RECIPES BY SWAPNADEEP MUKHERJEE, EXECUTIVE CHEF, THE METROPOLITAN HOTEL & SPA, NEW DELHI TIRANGA FRUIT & NUT OATMEAL Ingredients Quantity Rolled oats ¾ cup Ground Cinnamon ¼ tsp Pinch of salt Fresh berries ¼ cup Ripe bananas, sliced 1 no. Chopped nuts (walnuts, cashews, pecans) 2 tbsp. Dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, […]Read More
Team L&M Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh has stated that Kaladi should be upscaled for wider food applications and recipes. But care should be taken to preserve its original flavour, texture, and nutritional identity. He said this while addressing the scientists of CSIR-Central Food […]Read More
Team L& M Long before spice became a trend, it travelled the world. When traders and explorers like Vasco da Gama set sail for India centuries ago, they were chasing black pepper and rare spices that were worth more than gold back then. Across India, spice changes every few hundred kilometres. In Kashmir, it comes […]Read More
Team L&M Around the world, spicy food has built its own loyal fan base. In Korea, it shows up in fiery Buldak noodles. In Mexico, it comes through chipotle and guajillo chillies used in rich, smoky sauces. In Thailand, bird’s-eye chillies bring heat to everything from stir-fries to soups. In India, this love for spice […]Read More
Team L&M India’s kitchens run on a set of myths that have been repeated for years. Frozen food is ‘Opposite of fresh’, ‘only for emergencies.’ And, air fryers are called “not the best choice,” or ‘useful only for snacks.’ Most people repeat these lines without knowing where they came from. These narrations have shaped kitchen […]Read More