Dissecting oil

How do different oils factor into a healthy diet? It all comes down to the types of fat found in the oil. Fat provides satiety and enjoyment to the food we eat, but it also serves nutritional benefits.
26 August 2019, 18:00 PM

Ajo Tapas it is

If there is any place you would like to dine with the perfect amount of scalable quantity of food, saturated with the perfect amount of nutrients, served in the most beguiling ceremonial presentation based on the roots of the dish’s origin, Ajo Tapas is your destination.
19 August 2019, 18:00 PM

Tête-à-tête with Michela Accerenzi

When I moved to Dhaka and was invited to a yogilates’ class, I did not know what to expect, but after the very first class with Shazia Omar, I knew I had found something I needed.
19 August 2019, 18:00 PM

Chicken for a change

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring for 3 minutes, until slightly softened. Add chicken, stock and herbs, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Bring to boil, then reduced heat and simmer for 30 minutes until the
19 August 2019, 18:00 PM

Fishy Delish

Marinate the hilsa pieces with salt and turmeric powder for 10 minutes. Take chopped onion, onion paste, mustard paste, red chilli powder, sugar, and 3 tablespoons of mustard oil together in a cooking bowl and mix them very well. Now put this paste over the hilsa
19 August 2019, 18:00 PM

The DESHI royals

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5 August 2019, 18:00 PM

Kababs

MUTHI KABAB Punjabis are known for their distinctive cooking style and taste, and muthi kabab is a quintessential Punjabi dish. For all those who love to undertake different but extraordinary side dishes, I present you another effortless and easy side dish, muthi kabab. Serve hot with different kinds of dips.
5 August 2019, 18:00 PM
5 August 2019, 18:00 PM

BETTER TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR BREAST CANCER

In 2007, Time magazine reported that 1 million women in the world will be diagnosed with breast cancer that year. The incidence is typically higher in developed nations and cities.
5 August 2019, 18:00 PM

Make food safe again

Eid-ul-Azha is just around the horizon. However, preservatives, various additives, tainted animal feed, and antibiotics have been inundated in the news, making people think twice about what’s on their plates on this holy occasion.
5 August 2019, 18:00 PM

Banani’s ‘Boma’ Burgers

Daniel Rahman set out on his quest to perfect the burger after already achieving milestones in pioneering radio stations in Dhaka, eventually becoming one of the youngest CEOs. His love for food sent him on a quest for burgers, which he perfected for over 2 years
29 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Eid dishes with deshi spices

Eid-ul-Azha is just around the corner, and some are already looking forward to mouth-watering meat preparations. No wonder, as this Eid is largely about gatherings with your dear ones and delving into yummy food.
29 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Kitchen spices and herbs

Food is always better when properly seasoned. You’ll enjoy cooking a lot more once you’ve mastered the herb and spice basics. Spices are almost always used in their dried form. They can be found whole or ground. Spices are much more varied in flavour than herbs and tend to pack a bigger punch.
29 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Fresh, cool, summer Eid

It’s almost Eid time and well, you already know that it’s also summer time. How can you escape from the scorching heat? Maybe with a gulp of icy cold water from the fridge or a guzzle of fresh juice topped with ice cubes…
29 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Ray of hope for the treatment of gastrointestinal cancers

In the past, gastrointestinal cancers such as colorectal cancer and stomach cancer were usually treated with surgery, radiation and/or chemotherapy, but the advent of targeted therapies has had a significant effect of prolonging life for patients with these diseases.
29 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Sharmila BasuThakur — the legend

Working with lifestyle journalism for over five years now, I believe I can confess to falling in love with the entire set-up. Some may abruptly brush off this special sort of reporting as laid-back, all about fluff and fleeting, but I contend to reason otherwise.
22 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Microwave baking: beginners’ mode

It’s hard not to fall in love with the microwave these days. And how could it be? It helps us out on our laziest days, making cooking and baking both easier and quicker.
22 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Common cancers in women

Dr See Hui Ti, Medical Oncologist at Parkway Cancer Centre, looks at common women genital cancers. Of the top 10 cancers in women, three are to be found in the gynaecologic organs. Some of them can be easily screened or detected early, so it is important for women to keep their genital organs healthy.
22 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Summer’s gift — fruits

Endless long summer days and the never-ending heat can only mean one thing — it’s time to load up on summer fruits to survive and thrive!
22 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Lymphoma treatment: Targeted therapies and immunotherapy

Lymphoma is the most common form of blood cancers in adults — one in 50 people will develop lymphoma in their lifetime. As populations age, lymphoma will become increasingly common and indeed, the incidence of lymphoma has been steadily increasing over the past 15 years.
15 July 2019, 18:00 PM