by Madhushree Basu Roy | Feb 7, 2019 | Food, Foodblog |
Most people associate Bengali cuisine as consisting of primarily ‘macher jhol’ or fish curry. It is a very common misconception that Bengalis eat mosty non vegetarian food and that our specialities revolve around fish curry and kosha mangsho, finishing...
by Madhushree Basu Roy | Jan 12, 2019 | Food, Foodblog |
My grandmother was a remarkable woman. She accomplished much in her life and probably could have done more, had she been from this era. I sometimes feel dwarfed in front of her achievements and her strength. In fact, right now, I know for sure that I would not be...
by Madhushree Basu Roy | Jan 9, 2019 | Food, Foodblog |
Today is one of those days when I do not feel like writing. I am not a natural writer or rather, I do not have an inclination towards it. I don’t love it either. All my growing up years, my father asked me to maintain a journal or a dairy to pen down my...
by Madhushree Basu Roy | Jan 8, 2019 | Food, Foodblog |
Mince pies were traditionally made with real mince meat and suet. However later on, dry fruits took over mince meat and still it would be called mince pies. I do not have knowledge about the history or tradition of mince pies; however, nowadays it is made during...
by Madhushree Basu Roy | Dec 26, 2018 | Food, Foodblog |
There is something magical about Christmas. That’s what everyone says. Having studied in a catholic school, Christmas is pretty much deeply ingrained in my being. Right from the time of cake mixing, there is an anticipation of decorating the Christmas tree,...