by Anindya | Apr 14, 2023 | Food, Foodblog |
Are you planning to have a family gathering this year? Family gatherings can be stressful and very chaotic, but they also have a wonderful time together. They don’t all have to be. Family gatherings can be full of joy and laughter, as well as bring people...
by Anindya | Apr 1, 2023 | Eating Out, Food |
Coffee is the most popular beverage worldwide, with billions of cups consumed daily. While many people enjoy a delicious cup of coffee, few know about the origins and varieties of their daily brew. In this article, delve into the secret life of coffee beans and...
by Anindya | Mar 17, 2023 | Photography, Travel |
Have you ever dreamed of travelling the world and capturing its beauty through your camera lens? If so, you may be interested in learning about travel photography. This genre of photography can be incredibly rewarding – it allows you to see the world in a whole new...
by Madhushree Basu Roy | Mar 1, 2023 | Food, Foodblog |
We Bengalis love Chinese food, rather- Kolkata Chinese food. It’s different and for us, any other Chinese food isn’t the real deal. Back in the 80s and 90s, when there was a boom of Chinese restaurants in Kolkata, not everyone could afford to go to a...
by Anindya | Feb 16, 2023 | Food, Foodblog |
Machh Bhat – Fish and rice – isn’t it a typical stereotype among Bengalis? It is assumed that Bengalis eat fish every day and that is macher jhol. Yes, we do eat every day but the variety of preparations wrt to fish and the varieties of fish makes...
by Anindya | Feb 6, 2023 | Travel |
You’ll be inspired to leave the luxury of your house and travel if you want to view the historic castles, age-old temples, vibrant market stalls, colorful gardens, or gorgeous lakes close to Jaipur. These vacations bring Rajasthan’s rich culture and regal...
by Madhushree Basu Roy | Jan 19, 2023 | Food, Foodblog |
Rosh bora is a dessert that can be made any time of the year but for some reason, we only remember it during the Sankranti season. Different kinds of pithe-puli can be very daunting and at times, something as simple as a roshbora can be mentally satisfying. Poush...
by Madhushree Basu Roy | Jan 11, 2023 | Food, Foodblog |
Today Bengal is known for its sandesh and roshogolla but to be honest, it was kheer’er mishti and sugar candies that were the original Bengali mishti. Chhana or homemade ricotta came into Bengal much later. Bengal was known for many sweets made with just sugar...
by Anindya | Jan 9, 2023 | Food, Foodblog |
How many of you feel incomplete if you havent had churmur after a nice rendezvous with Phuchka. At least for me no amount of Phuchka can satiate my hunger for it yet I stop after some time. I stop but I dont retire. I aim for the churmur. There is a sequence in...
by Madhushree Basu Roy | Jan 4, 2023 | Food, Foodblog |
How about a bowl of sweetness to kick off the new year in 2023? Winter is the time to indulge in sweets made with nolen gur. We call it khejur’er gur since it is made with the sap of date palm and it is available only during winter. This gur has an exquisite...