A Fruity Affair

A Fruity Affair 5 ways to use fruits to make meals fun Author: Sandeep Namboodiry Fresh produce is packed with nutrition and we consider it an essential part of achieving optimal health. However, if you’re not used to eating an abundance of fruits and vegetables, it may be difficult to get everything you need. It’s…

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…