I guess there comes a time in one’s life, where one starts questioning trivial things, that would otherwise be taken for granted, as they were always considered “normal”. As a professionally trained chef, I provide edible products for my patrons, keeping a number of things in mind; H.A.C.C.P regulations, danger zone temperatures, food storage systems,…

Winning a Michelin star should be every chef’s dream. Sadly, most chefs in India aren’t even aware of it. This is because Michelin Tires, the company who owns the Michelin Star Guide does not consider India to be an eligible participant. Reasons unclear, one can only speculate why. If Michelin stars were given out in…

Cannabis is found all over the country. Most cannabis based products are illegal. One isn’t. Bhang = A paste made by pounding the buds and the leaves of the female cannabis plant. This forms the base of the famous drink “Thandai” which is drunk extensively on the Hindu festival of Holi. This paste is then…

We hear the word Umami being used very often on shows such as Masterchef. It denotes the 5th basic sensation felt by the tongue along with Sweet, Tart, Bitter and Salty. Apart from the main sensations, the palate also identifies astringent (raw fruits) and pungent (wasabi & dijon mustard) flavors.   Umami  was officially recognized…

To begin with, it’s imperative to know what qualifies as “dessert” in this context. The dessert course is traditionally the course after the mains and before you pay the bill at a restaurant. The classic French menu pretty much says the same. The dessert course or the many dessert items on a menu are made…