It was a hot summer afternoon. Things were a little slow in the university laboratory since there was a sudden power failure. All the students had a free hour to spend chatting and gossiping while waiting for the bus. One of the students who lived close by had a crazy idea and I am so…
WOKBOYZ: A WOK THAT ROCKS!!
The place with the coolest graffiti in town, Wok Boyz will definitely surprise you with their menu and value for money. I was lucky to have visited both the branches in Internet city and Sheikh Zayed road. If you are looking for a peaceful spot to relish your food choose Internet city branch. Here you…
The definitive reason to Blog!!
Writing a blog post makes me happy. It’s like talking to people I don’t know yet and I feel connected. When a part of me wants to be somewhere else I start writing my blog, it is kind of empowering. At times I feel it’s the best job in the world. I know it’s not…
Memories make a better ‘Pau’
As the rain Gods cracked open to drench the land one more time before the winter bids adieu, I sat in the balcony of my house with a cup of warm tea and vada pavs. Monsoon is an uncommon phenomenon here in the desert. However, it almost feels like Monsoon. The smell of wet earth,…
The Valient Dessert
When things don’t look that bright wait and take a step back, this is the rule I follow. Me and my husband love dessert and every family gathering or a joyous occasion call for sweets. However, when the big guy in the house was warned to keep a close eye on the sugar intake during…
Memory Reloaded
How do you break free from the mundane? Take a vacation with family, venture out alone or catch up with your gang of best friends. It works for me, but occasionally I need to relive my memories through a dish. Just like me, my friends were impressed with the movie “Sisterhood of the traveling pants”…
Crunch your way!!!
A mixture of delicious and healthy ingredients. A choice of infinite combinations. Making it a great breakfast option with a lot of crunches. Yes, I am talking about “GRANOLA.” I have tried a few options that are available in the market. However, till date, none of them have impressed me with the taste, level of…
Shades of Green
No, I am not talking about an element on the Periodic table. It’s the green healthy powder I got recently introduced to…Moringa powder by ZolaFoods. Even though I am familiar with Moringa tree and it’s culinary/medicinal uses, I am surprised at the variety of ways the powder can be incorporated into our diet. My first…
Food defines a locale
Traveling opens up a whole new side of you. I have been lucky to have traveled within and outside my country. I love using public transport especially trains and enjoy all the simple, local food every stop had to offer. Food gives you a better understanding of a place. It is best reflected in its…
Turn to home for inspiration
Whenever I feel lost, I take a walk down the memory lane for some inspiration. Born and brought up in Assam I have always had a special spot for our indigenous cuisine. Assamese cuisine is one such cuisine which has not been explored much. And my idea is to create dishes with a little twist…
