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Parineeti Chopra pairs toast with avocado, sambar and idli chutney: Why do we love weird food combinations?

June 27, 2024 11:30 am

While some people recoil at the thought of these unusual combinations, others find them surprisingly delicious. But what makes us tick when it comes to food pairings? The answer lies in a fascinating interplay of science, psychology, and cultural experiences

Food, freedom and the New India project

April 07, 2022 9:08 am

Pooja Pillai writes: As recent events show, ideas about who belongs and who doesn’t often come down to food

The First Meal

April 14, 2018 1:47 am

Delhi rarely disappoints when it comes to its vast array of breakfast options, be it the meaty nihari or picture-perfect red velvet pancakes.

Turkish chefs savor sweet success with world record baklava

March 23, 2018 7:25 pm

Mehmet Kanbur, who led the group of 14 chefs and is also the head of Turkey’s Mado patisserie chain, said the baklava weighed 518 kilos - more than doubling the previous record - and had been in the works for six months.

Tasting the Taboo

January 20, 2014 3:08 am

Jack Turner, author of Spice: The history of a temptation, studied Classical Studies in the University of Melbourne and International Studies at Oxford. Tired of wearing a suit to work, he decided to travel and write. He talks about his fascination with the culture of food and sampling the forbidden.

My Favourite food story

September 28, 2013 5:12 am

Even though I’m based in Mumbai,a place which has a great food culture,I’m not a hard-core foodie.

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10 unusual food etiquette from around the world

February 04, 2020 12:35 pm

Here is a list of quirky food etiquettes from around the world that are worth knowing about.

12 types of knives that should be in your kitchen

January 28, 2020 1:29 pm

These knives are a must-have to make your cooking more efficient and organised.

From Spaghetti to Linguine: 12 types of pasta you must try this year

January 03, 2020 1:57 pm

Pasta is considered as one of the most versatile varieties of food that can be enjoyed with a number of ingredients and flavours. Which one is your favourite?

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