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,…
My 3-part article, The Biryani chronicles: Final entry.
Kolkata or Calcutta, the capital of Bengal, was once considered the British Empire’s second city and officially served as the capital of British India till 1911. The capital was shifted to Delhi afterwards, largely because of its strategic location. The state itself was much bigger and more diverse before being split into two — a new…
Some cities are so old that they outgrow time. Athens, Rome and Cairo, to name a few. Banaras shows others how it’s done. People come here for spiritual enlightenment, to wash away their sins, to attain eternal salvation. Whatever you call it, I’m sure even those who don’t have faith in higher powers can feel…
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…