The best lassi in Dhaka

There are lots of eateries and restaurants in Dhaka that serve delectable lassi, and within these are some places that one must visit. Thus, we set on a hunt down town for the best lassi available!
14 November 2021, 06:58 AM

Recipes from across Bangladesh

What better way to spend your weekends than to try your hand at recipes for delectable dishes from our indigenous communities in Bangladesh.
13 November 2021, 05:31 AM

The joy of baking

The baking community in Dhaka has grown hugely in the span of past few years. There are plenty of home bakers and professionals coming up with exceptional creativity and talent.
6 November 2021, 09:01 AM

The best breakfast places in Dhaka city

However, morning meal items are not much celebrated in Bangladesh, and our gastronomic indulgence essentially focuses on rich and fatty foods such as kachchi biriyani and polao.
1 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Easy ways of making heathy meals

Beans, herbs and tofu are often considered easy ingredients for healthy meals, but without the right mix, they could turn out bland.
1 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Italy’s ‘father of tiramisu’ no more

Famous Italian restaurateur Ado Campeol, dubbed “father of Tiramisu” by the country’s media, has died at the age of 93.
1 November 2021, 09:15 AM

Food storage ideas to match your needs

Plastic containers are a common sight in everyone’s kitchen. They are durable, economic, and can take a rough handling. Plastic bowls are especially useful for storing items at room temperature.
31 October 2021, 12:11 PM

FEARLESS BAKING

Warm up milk till lukewarm (105 F). Add to a mixing bowl. Add sugar and stir to dissolve. Add the yeast and let the mixture rest for 5 minutes so it can get activated.
25 October 2021, 18:00 PM

The goodness of matcha

Matcha, a form of tea that has its roots in China and translates to “ground tea” in Japanese, is a proud representation of the shared love for tea in Eastern Asia.
24 October 2021, 13:18 PM

A Cook’s Kitchen

The kitchen is easily my favourite corner of the house, and I love spending time in there. It is not just about cooking in the kitchen — we have all had our bad days in there too, through failures and cooking mishaps, but it is also the place where gastronomical magic is concocted through experimentation.
21 October 2021, 11:54 AM

Ice cream bonanza: Our favourite recipes

While ice cream is good enough to be served as it is, it can also be used as a component to create stunning drinks and desserts. Additionally, using already prepared ice cream slashes the preparation required by half!
18 October 2021, 18:00 PM

The versatile rice cooker

Modern problems require modern solutions, and kitchen appliances can be regarded as the present-day sous chefs, especially multipurpose ones. Such an essential kitchen gadget is the rice cooker. Albeit its name, it can be used to cook myriad dishes apart from rice.
18 October 2021, 10:28 AM

The Brunch at Hotel Renaissance

Believe it or not, brunch is nothing new, much more than just another millennial trend or even a meal; it represents a social experience. Sure, the word brunch is a portmanteau of breakfast and lunch but it’s not just yet another meal. With the right company at the right place, it can be THE MEAL of the day. 
11 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Fish, local and gourmet

Fish is and always will be an important part of Bengali culture.
11 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Delicious fish recipes to try at home

Fish dishes are a dime a dozen in a country where it constitutes as one of the main components of its diet. However, there are unique dishes out there, and here are two such recipes.
10 October 2021, 10:40 AM

A taste of Hello Dhaka

Occupying a space that is big enough for a typical family-style restaurant in Dhaka, this diner is located in the midst of crowded inlets going into commercial spaces and convenience stores, a true hive of activity in the heart of Gulshan 1.
5 October 2021, 07:17 AM

Mohabhoj thali: Durga puja recipes from the Ghosh household

As you enter the plush apartment of Lekha Ghosh in Baridhara, Dhaka, you are greeted with a glass of chilled lassi as a welcome drink. Your awe for her culinary skill will begin from the first sip.
4 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Roshogolla — wrapped in rich history and taste

The delectable and unique sweets of Bangladesh are indeed a culinary representation of our country. After all, the array of various mishtis from different parts of the country speak volumes about its diversity
27 September 2021, 18:00 PM

Sweets for Durga Puja

A name derived from neyy, meaning ghee, and appam, meaning pancake — neyyappam has its origin in South India. It is a sweet dish originally meant as a teatime companion, but is also served as offering in Hindu temples in Kerala.
27 September 2021, 18:00 PM

Vegetarians assemble!

While there are people who willingly follow a vegetarian diet, there is also the other group who are unable to fathom how one can survive by eating just vegetables! Whether you are a vegetarian or not, you ought to know some facts about vegetarianism.
27 September 2021, 18:00 PM