One of the interesting ingredients in exotics are Olives! Spain is the world’s largest producer of olive oil while Italy is the second, Olives are rich source of oils, minerals and vitamins A, E, K and B while olive oil is also rich in polyphenols, natural anti-oxidants, healthy monosaturated fats and oleic acid, such as Omega-6 […]Read More

It is said that around the 16th century, Chinese traders & immigrants landed up in Philippines not only with their silks and ceramics but also bringing their Cantonese specialities & Chinese cooking traditions like stir frying and steaming methods of cooking and since then it has been having a very close connect with the influence […]Read More

Cheela or Chilla are basically flavourful savoury Indian pancakes made with various kinds of flour. These desi pancakes are mostly made with unleavened batter so they are considered to be healthy. There are many kinds of cheela made in the households using various kinds of flour like oats, semolina, millet flour and even wheat flour. Before […]Read More

Canapes is one word which is associated with the concept of having snacky bite sized starter type preparations with a variety to choose and with flavors and tastes to entice the palate and taste buds. It is a good idea to plan on a platter of canapes for a get together or event for a […]Read More

The earliest mention of a dish named Pilaf can be found in the transcripts of the history on Alexander the Great. It is believed that the young Greek conqueror enjoyed the reception he received at the hands of the locals of Bactria. The military forces accompanying Alexander savoured the Bactrian dish of rice and meat, […]Read More

Food and its traditional heritage from various parts of the globe is an absolute pleasure to try and especially when it comes to french cuisine it has been the pioneer and the very first one to set standards of taste and flavor with minimal use of ingredients yet creating world famous delicacies to entice the […]Read More

Healthy cooking has a varied and widespread way ‘to-do’ list and choices which we can adapt to with a few changes in our usual methods of cooking. The application of heat and its impact on the ingredients being grilled over not only leaves an interesting mark on them but also adds a lot of flavour […]Read More

A popular seasonal tropical fruit which originated in South America happens to be a well-known gourmet ingredient today with multiple uses in a variety of recipes from sweets to puddings and from Indo-Western to fusion culinary trends have also involved custard apple as a season’s specialty. Due to its creamy texture, it is also called […]Read More