The exact origin of cheese is difficult to determine, but it is estimated to have emerged between 8,000 & 10,000 years ago, coinciding with the domestication of milk-producing animals. There are references to cheesemaking in Greek mythology & ancient Egyptian murals dating back to 4,000 years. The discovery of cheese is believed to have occurred […]

World Liver Day is celebrated on the 19th of April, and it’s time to start thinking about how we can take care of our livers. Our livers are incredibly important organs that play a vital role in keeping our bodies healthy. They help in removing toxins, digest our food, and even store important nutrients. That’s […]

International Women’s Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8th to recognize the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It is also a day to raise awareness about the ongoing struggle for gender equality and women’s rights. The history of International Women’s Day dates back to the early 20th century when […]

Holi is a time for colourful celebrations. Friends, families, and communities celebrate together. In most Indian cultures, people make special traditional dishes as an essential part of Holi celebration.  We’ve put together a list of some special foods that Indians prepare on Holi, in different parts of the country and the globe. Expatriated Indians, who […]

Holi is one of the biggest festivals in India, its festivities rivalled only by Diwali. While people now celebrate Diwali as a mostly close-knit family festival, they look forwards to fun and frolic with the community at large on Holi. Holi celebration involves food, dancing, splashing of water and colours, and in most cultures – […]

Kombucha is a type of fermented tea that has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its potential health benefits. It is made by adding a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast (referred to as a “SCOBY”) to sweetened black or green tea, and allowing the mixture to ferment for about a week. During […]

With summers fast approaching, it is only right that you start eating light salads and raitas. The heat isn’t kind so it’s best you are kind to your own body! The following blog gives you great recipes for salads and raitas that you can make in a jiffy, without much hassle. You can also get […]

We know what we love best about Guacamole, right? It’s pasty, fresh, crunchy, sour and salty, all at the same time. Paired with the right corn chip tortilla, or spread on a thin crispy toast, it makes for a perfect snack. So, here’s an easy guacamole dip recipe that is satisfying to make and tastes […]

The greatest meals or snacks can sometimes be incomplete without a chatni (chutney) to accompany them. The word ‘chaatni’ or chutney actually comes from the Hindi word ‘chaat’ which means to ‘lick’ making the literal meaning of the word to be ‘something that’s finger-licking good’!  We have all seen our mothers and grandmothers make fresh […]

National Women’s Day in India is celebrated on February 13th every year. It is a day to recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions of women in India. The day marks the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu, a freedom fighter and poet who was also known as the “Nightingale of India”. The main aim of […]