Eggs have become a vital part of our daily diet only because of the benefits it promises. It is an inexpensive source of good quality proteins. It is one of the versatile ingredients used for cooking. Now, do you know why eggs are considered a superfood? Here are some of…
Why is garlic considered as one of the healthiest foods in the world? Well, there are a variety of reasons for this, mainly because of the health benefits this ingredient promises. Garlic is one such ingredient that is still finding out in which category it falls into. Is it a…
Most of the traditional food items are now making a comeback as a healthy product. One among this is the Ghee, also known as clarified butter. This is a widely used food item, going back to almost hundreds or even thousands of years. Full of nutrition, it is also free…
Have you all seen any other vegetable that is not only nutritious and good for your health, but is also used in various and innovative types of cuisines? It also looks pretty to boot with its amazing violet colour. Yes, indeed I am talking about Beetroot or better known as…
Would you like a date? Incredibly sweet, I am not talking about going on a date here, but about the fruit date, which is widely popular in the Middle East. You can actually trace its origin to a region between Egypt and Mesopotamia. Known to be sweet, the fruit also…
Prawns or shrimp – are they both the same? This is one doubt that many of us have, yes, including me. To be precise, prawns and shrimp, though they hail from the same family, both have its own characteristics. Whatsoever, it is a fact that both taste somewhat the same….
“I throw the apple to you, and if you are willing to love me, take it and share your girlhood with me; but if your thoughts are what I pray they are not, even then take it and consider how short lived is beauty.” ——Plato, Epigram VII In this month…
Honey is one ingredient that has its name mentioned even in the scriptures. And if God had mentioned it, honey surely did have a lot of uniqueness and goodness in it. Yes, it is considered as one of the natural sweeteners with a lot of health benefits and medical uses….
Have you heard of it? Widely in used in preparing the 5 spice Chinese mix and for our Indian Garam masalas, people know it as Star Anise. This spice obtained from the fruit of an evergreen tree, native to North East Vietnam and Southwest China comes in a beautiful star-shape….
Indian cuisine is incomplete without paneer. Yes, this is one food that is full of proteins, calcium and vitamin D. That says a lot! Equally good for all – kids, adults and special mention to the diet conscious, it is made by curdling milk with lemon juice or vinegar. Simply…
