Ayushi Gupta-Mehra

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As a consultant, Ayushi wears several different hats from that of an economist to a digital media strategist and F&B advisor. When it comes down to it, her favourite role is undoubtedly that of a food, travel and lifestyle writer. Follow her adventures on Instagram @The_FoodieDiaries or tweet her @FoodieDiaries.

From tahini to ‘wonky’ fruits and Ayurveda: Food trends from around the world

Fri, Sep 13, 2019

Spilling the Beans - 3: Driven by the discovery of new flavours and innovative riffs on textures, we’re perennially trying to push the gastronomic envelope that much further.

Spices, herbs and seasonings: How to elevate your cooking game

Sat, Aug 17, 2019

Spilling The Beans - 2: Arguably the most essential ingredient in all cooking, salt is responsible for eliciting an inviting aroma in our food whilst traditionally contributing one of five basic tastes (sweet, sour, salty, bitter, umami).

From lassi to kombucha, our fascination with fermentation continues

Fri, Aug 16, 2019

Spilling The Beans - 1: South Indian staples from idlis to appams and dosas feature fermented rice-and-dal batters; while in the North, fermentation has led to probiotic drinks suited to the regional climate from the creamy lassi to the tart-and-salty kanji.