Food

Fruity jams and jellies to preserve summer delights

What is the difference between all the soft and delicious fruit spreads? They all might seem the same but each has different special features, and thus the different names. They are easy to make and hard to resist. There are four main ingredients in all soft spreads: fruit, sugar, pectin and acid. The consistency of soft spreads varies from a firm set for jellies to a soft, honey-like consistency for preserves, and thus require slightly differing prep techniques.
21 June 2022, 08:06 AM

High Tea Splendour at The Mumbai Express!

High tea parties have always looked fun and fascinating from the outside; I have been longing to experience one as such for ages. This is where ‘Mumbai Express’ came to my rescue, with not just any ordinary ‘high tea’ delicacy, but a full-fledged three course snack meal with a unique twist — ‘The Deshi High Tea!’
14 June 2022, 11:26 AM

Jazz up your food with salt and vinegar

What initiated as a sensational flavour of chips, coming as a complete game-changer in the world of potato crisps, salt and vinegar has now moulded itself as an indispensable part of contemporary cooking. However, it would be unwise to limit this amazing flavour pairing to crisps only. With these two rudimentary kitchen condiments, the sky is really your limit when it comes to elevating the flavour profile of any dish! Thus, here are a few lip-smacking recipes highlighting this classic combination along with a delicious salad dressing.
13 June 2022, 11:36 AM

Savoury bites with All Time Milk Bread

Whether used to prepare a quick sandwich or create mouth-watering appetizers such as prawn balls, All Time Milk Bread stands as the shining ingredient. Here are four recipes for you to try using All Time Milk Bread.
7 June 2022, 05:57 AM

Jemma’s award-winning Lemon Swiss Roll and Amaretti Trifle

One of the outstanding celebrations taking place to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years of reign is the Platinum Pudding Competition 2021.
31 May 2022, 08:40 AM

The Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II: Seventy years of the monarch’s reign

Queen Elizabeth II will be the first British monarch to mark the Platinum Jubilee of her reign on June 2, 2022. To celebrate the unique and significant occasion, there will celebrations taking place all over the UK and Commonwealth countries.
31 May 2022, 08:18 AM

The right diet for beautiful skin and hair

Clean eating is now more important than ever if you want skin and hair that lights up a room.
30 May 2022, 10:13 AM

Top 6 things that can help you get glowing skin

Here are a few pointers from beauty experts themselves to help you get the picture-perfect look you have always wanted.
24 May 2022, 11:35 AM

Dried Fish Delicacy in Hilly Cuisine

Dried fish is one of the key ingredients of most recipes in hilly cuisine, and their popularity is on par with any other meat dish.
22 May 2022, 11:52 AM

4 ways to use leftover rice

Rather than throwing away the extra rice, here are 4 ways you can easily use that leftover rice to make a delicious snack/meal.
19 May 2022, 12:01 PM

5 foods that help to control hypertension

Hypertension is just another name for high blood pressure. As we all know, high blood pressure leads to multiple health problems, namely heart diseases, and increased chances of stroke.
17 May 2022, 12:20 PM

Wheat export ban won’t affect South Asian neighbours: India

India today indicated that it would not allow the food security of its South Asian neighbours to be hit by the ban imposed on exports of wheat and that the measure was a temporary one.
14 May 2022, 15:18 PM

Man shocked that food doesn’t cook faster if you scream at waiter

"If we scream loud enough, we get prioritised the way we want..."
11 May 2022, 18:58 PM

3 breakfast in bed recipes for Mother's Day

Easy to pull off but absolute showstoppers.
7 May 2022, 10:10 AM

SKAI: New South Korean restaurant in Dhaka

If you are a fan of South Korea and hot pot, then SKAI, the newest South Korean dine-in bistro, is the “Hot Pot” place for you!
27 April 2022, 12:54 PM

Ideal calorie count during sehri and iftar

There is no general guideline for how much food to consume since everyone's calorie demands vary. Generally, 500–600 calories should be consumed at sehri. Whether you consume 400 or 1,000 calories at sehri, your body will feel hungry after 6–8 hours, so there is no need to overeat in the morning.
25 April 2022, 08:50 AM

Khan Shaheba and Co. — A tale of cooking happiness

You can take the foodie out of Bangladesh, but you cannot take Bangladesh out of the foodie — this is the principal concept for Sumaya Khan, a London-based lawyer turned food and fashion entrepreneur, who is co-founder at the much loved catering service, Khan Shaheba and Co.
20 April 2022, 19:44 PM

A twist on your iftar platter

A change from time to time for your month-long iftar meal is a change you can enjoy.
13 April 2022, 12:39 PM

Khazana Iftar Bazar: Buffet featuring exquisite Hyderabadi delicacies throughout Ramadan

This Ramadan, prepare to indulge yourself for delicious and exquisite dishes that are offered by Khazana, as their Ramadan offering of Iftar Bazar is back in full swing this year!
11 April 2022, 11:45 AM

10 ways to maximise the strawberry season

Bold red, juicy and tantalizingly sweet - strawberries are beloved by many. There are always ways to maximise your enjoyment of strawberries even as the season wanes.
10 April 2022, 08:45 AM