When Bijal Vachharajani is not reading Harry Potter, she can be found looking for tigers in the jungles of India or baking in her tiny kitchen. In her spare time, she writes about sustainable development and is a consultant with Fairtrade Asia Pacific.

April 23, 2024 08:15 IST
We pass on many things to our children — property, genes, traits, et al. But we are also the generation that passes on a climate-changed planet.
Thu, Apr 25, 2024
November 14, 2021 06:15 IST
Bijal Vachharajani finds that silken balloons can take you far, far away even if one is between the kerfuffle of spider-feet and sibling brawls
Sun, Nov 14, 2021
January 03, 2021 06:40 IST
Jonathon Porritt's Hope in Hell: A Decade to Confront the Climate Emergency shows why, despite all the bad news, we still may just have a chance
Sat, Jan 02, 2021
November 26, 2017 00:01 IST
Why Oliver Jeffers wrote a new picture book for his son, and why he doesn’t talk down to children.
Sun, Nov 26, 2017
July 03, 2016 01:00 IST
Do you worry about the stereotypes in your child’s books, from the good wife to the fair princess? Here’s how to free fairy tales from prejudice.
Sun, Jul 03, 2016
June 11, 2016 15:28 IST
What's a brunch without good bread? For this one, a fine olive oil makes all the difference.
Sat, Jun 11, 2016
June 04, 2016 18:37 IST
Celebrate the season of jamuns with this uniquely boozy version of the French dessert.
Sat, Jun 04, 2016
May 14, 2016 18:26 IST
Locally sourced chocolate is great for your desserts and the environment — Mason’s & Co and Earth Loaf are two brands that make artisanal chocolate in India.
Tue, Jul 07, 2020
May 07, 2016 19:39 IST
Panneerale folded in almond cream makes for a delicate dessert that’s nothing like you’ve ever tasted.
Sat, May 07, 2016
May 02, 2016 14:46 IST
The growing demand for quinoa in India and across the world is gravely affecting communities in South America and Mexico. But there are some signs of hope yet.
Mon, May 02, 2016
April 30, 2016 16:59 IST
This recipe is a piece of cake: No baking, just throw in mango, Mascarpone cheese, ginger biscuit and stick it into the fridge.
Sat, Apr 30, 2016
April 23, 2016 17:45 IST
These mangoes make for a fine puree that can be stirred into the cheesecake, and of course, be used as a topping.
Sat, Apr 23, 2016
April 14, 2016 17:48 IST
Throw in nuts, grate some orange zest into it or just add some Cadbury’s Gems to it – it’ll be gone before you know it anyway.
Thu, Apr 14, 2016
April 09, 2016 12:18 IST
The secret to a great pizza? Don’t go overboard on the toppings.
Sat, Apr 09, 2016
March 31, 2016 18:54 IST
It was meant to be a Victoria sponge – that classic British vanilla cake that is sandwiched with jam and whipped cream. But a few minutes after my sponge cake batter went into the oven, the electricity once again went off. I watched helplessly as my cake — which was happily swelling with pride — […]
Thu, Mar 31, 2016
March 14, 2016 19:41 IST
Indian citruses work brilliantly for desserts.
Tue, Mar 15, 2016
February 25, 2016 20:23 IST
A family that makes and eats nankhatai together stays together. Resurrecting my mother’s and aunts’ recipe.
Fri, Feb 26, 2016
December 08, 2015 15:57 IST
Making healthy, tasty granola is easier than you think.
Tue, Dec 08, 2015
December 03, 2015 15:17 IST
Making healthy, tasty granola is easier than you think. Ingredients can be easily swapped, and delicious quirks such as coffee or bits of chocolate make it more interesting.
Sun, Dec 13, 2015




