Chemicals which will eventually make you Fat..or sick. Maybe both?

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,…

Michelin & India

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…

Umami

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 as…