Category: Gourmand Geets
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Food, Memories, and the Unchanging Comfort of Some Restaurants
Some restaurants are more than just places to eat. They become markers of time, holding memories of friendships, milestones, and quiet moments of reflection. Esplanade, with its comforting Bengali flavours, has been one such place for me – constant through changing years, nourishing not just with food, but with familiarity…
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A Tryst (with a Twist) with Lemon Rice
From nimbu panu to Limoncello, lemons are my passion, and the latest addition to my lemon repertoire is chicken made with MTR’s Lemon Rice powder!
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A Gourmet Meal Where You Least Expect It
A hidden gem in the crowded restaurant scene of Paris in the most unexpected part of the city – the Café Les Deux Gares turned out to be a very pleasant surprise!
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Pasta Aakhri Raasta
Pasta may have gained popularity in India, especially among younger generations and in urban settings where people are more exposed to a variety of global cuisines, but in more traditional or rural areas, where local cuisines are predominant, the acceptance of pasta might be different. Pasta aakhri raasta*, a phrase…
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A 19th century dining experience in France
Traditional French eateries that originated in the late 19th century, bouillons are known for serving affordable, hearty meals in a casual and convivial atmosphere. Some of my most memorable meals were at a bouillon.
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From hating carrots to cooking every part of the vegetable
The journey from hating carrots, and looking for ways to avoid eating them, to eating not just the root vegetable, but also its leaves!
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Hearty Stews To Heal The Soul
I still remember the first time I heard the terms comfort food and soul food. It immediately brought up images of not-too-well-done toast topped with boiled tomatoes, and a light dusting of salt and powdered cumin. Growing up, if there was one meal that I wanted irrespective of the weather…
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Grazing Plates And Lazy Meals
Who doesn’t love a good platter? Cheese, fruit and meat platters in the West, the ubiquitous vegetarian and non-vegetarian platters in Indian restaurants on the home ground, the famous Lebanese mezze platters, the more exotic Ethiopian platter…there must be a version in almost every culture. A popular favourite for large…
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For The Love Of Jams
One of the most vivid memories from my childhood is of the big jar of homemade black grape jam slipping from my clumsy fingers, and crashing to the ground. I don’t remember if I was scolded for being clumsy, or how we cleaned that ensuing mess. All I remember is…
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Delectable Memories of Balur
Discovering Linger Leisure and Balur Estate in 2012 is perhaps one of my biggest achievements in life. We fell in love with Balur & the Linger Leisure hospitality the first time we visited the coffee plantation. We had driven away at the end of an idyllic two day trip with…
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Balkan Dreams on Queen Street West
This is a part of a series of my personal recommendations for eating & drinking in Toronto, a city that aspires to be the second New York of North America. After three visits to the financial and business capital of Canada, I’ve had my fair share of experiences in restaurants…
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Sipping Cider in Toronto
Some time last year I spoke about my growing fascination for cider, an interest that has grown since then, especially since my only contact with this beverage has been when I leave the Indian shores, making that first drink of cider a long awaited, and thus cherished one! This post…
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