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Why Is a Fish Called a Duck Anyway?

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Hello Folks!!! Travelling has a magical way of introducing us to local flavours. Some dishes remain true to their original style but sometimes they take a beautiful twist and turn into a melange of past and new trends. This recipe is one such keeper, a dish that never fails to make me feel special, whether I’m pretending to dine at a fancy restaurant or enjoying a lazy Sunday brunch at home, hair tied up in a messy bun, completely at ease. The past few months have been nothing short of wholesome. Each day has felt like a fresh dawn, full of little joys waiting to be discovered. So come along with me as I share a tiny chapter from my life. Just sit back and I’ll take you there. A long time ago, when I was a five-year-old bundle of energy, my evenings after preschool came with the promise of a special treat. My mom would serve me the most delightful snacks, and honestly, it was the most awaited part of my day. After all, who doesn’t love nibbling on little tidbits after a long day of pla...
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Ratatouille à la Rémy

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Hello Folks!!!  " Cooking is like painting or writing a song. Just as there are only so many notes or colours, there are only so many flavours— it’s how you combine them that sets you apart” This year marks the 15th anniversary of Pixar's Ratatouille. It's hard to believe that it's been that long since we were last in Paris learning how to cook alongside Remy, the rat and Linguini, the garbage boy. With its summery combination of aubergines, courgettes, peppers and tomatoes, ratatouille is a beloved classic of southern French cuisine, particularly in Nice. But this simple, seasonal stew is more complex than it may seem at first glance 😉 What a delight to the eyes! Garnished with chopped herbs, spices and parmesan cheese with a gentle drizzle of red wine. Adding to the beauty of finely cut vegetables arranged most intricately with perfection, this warm rustic dish has a very homely aroma and can be devoured with buttered chunks of bread. A stalwart of the 1980s d...
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What's For Breakfast? - Waffles!

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Hello Folks!!! You may eat them sweet or savoury, with your fingers or a fork, soaked in syrup or sprinkled with sugar, but we agree- waffles are wonderful. Got an instant craving? Then keep reading to make yourself some crispy yet light and fluffy waffles. During my school days, weekends during hols were meant for sleepovers and fun time with my friends. As soon as the exams were over and the school bell rang, the silent corridors turned noisy, and we would run across the passage to meet at our secret hideout- the wooden bench under the tree. That beautiful spot brings memories even today. Most of our ideas came to life over there. It was where we shared our snacks, planned our next adventure, and waited for our parents to pick us up on sunny afternoons. Though we were experts in addition and subtraction, we were still trying luck with multiplication and long division. Our love for creativity, precision and challenge made us 9-year-olds work better at certain subjects. Whether it was ...
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The Egg Roast Rendezvous

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Hello Folks!!! Last night, my mother was heating some egg roast for dinner while the rest of us set the table. The egg roast is a very simple, semi-dry side-dish, where eggs are coated in luscious thick sauce made with red tomatoes and caramelized onions. I wouldn't say this is a super quick dish, because you need to let the masala fry for a while in order to let the flavours blend with each other properly. But, with a little bit of patience, anyone can always cook up a magic potion. It's a wonder in itself that tastes equally good.  Interrupting my short happiness of watching the buttery smooth onions and tangy tomatoes swirling around the pot and bubbling into thick sauce, my garrulous little sister picked up a silly conversation. She started off by saying that she was ready to sacrifice her share of the egg roast and remain a good child who can 'sometimes' sacrifice good things. It reminded me of the story "The Sacrificial Egg" by Chinua Achebe, and all the...
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Syrup Filled Dumplings - Rasgulla

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Hello Folks!!! Last evening my sister and I were fishing through our cupboard to find something interesting. To pass our time and do something creative, we thought of going through our old stuff. We rediscovered our long forgotten board games and thought of playing chess for a while. This reminded me of an incident. When I was little, the Bishop of Francistown once came to our home and I was so afraid of him. The kind and gentle Bishop Frank asked me why I was scared. I told him that I was scared because the 'bishop' kills. Poor Bishop Frank had a hearty laugh and said that he only kills flies! The game of chess, the bishop, rook, knight and pawn still evokes a sense of mysterious charm and fascination within me.  My sister being smarter, each move of hers looked like a well planned trap to capture my kingdom and establish her dynasty. Her eyes bolted across the board, measuring the little distances and making clever calculations to note safe points for her knight to take shelt...
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