Thinking back on black and white- the masters of monochrome

In our modern lives the maximum impact of black and white often comes in the form of Instagram filters, and that too only when the mood to strike a chord or pose grips us, for some reason or another.
19 February 2018

Stay well in spring

Spring is the prince of seasons. It is the symbol of colours and rejuvenation, often glorified in prose and poetry, and serves as the
12 February 2018

No More Back Pain

Most of us spend hours at the office, sitting on a chair (that is perhaps not ergonomically designed), with our necks bent towards a
12 February 2018

Slurpy soups

Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion cook, stirring for 3 minutes, until slightly softened. Add green
5 February 2018

Tulips and romance for my Valentine...

I have never been the woo-me-with-roses-and- jewellery sort, but I do love seeing the effort people put into make this day special for
5 February 2018

Simple stir-fry

The characteristic feature of stir-frying is to toss the food constantly with a shovel-like utensil called a 'charn', a spade-like scoop ideal for the continuous turning motion required.
29 January 2018

Good old ginger

Ginger, or the ginger root, which is the underground stem of the Zingiber Officinale plant, has been widely regarded as one of the super foods that can cure almost every ailment known to man. Is this a fact…or a myth?
29 January 2018

Thali: House of Spices

Located on the 6th floor of Kazi and Ahmad Tower at Dhanmondi Road #2 (beside Shimanto Square), Thali has already won the hearts of its customers since its opening on 1 December, 2017.
22 January 2018

GuruGuru Sushi

In a bid to satiate our never-ending cravings for Japanese cuisine, my friends and I stumbled into this quaint beauty of an eatery located in Banani.
22 January 2018

Dinner ideas for winter nights

Put cold meat in a frying pan over a medium-high heat and cook until crisp. Drain on kitchen paper.
22 January 2018

Give peas a chance

One of my earliest childhood recollections of Dhaka winters include peas. I can still remember that big, white, tin plate — one that was usually taken out after a big grocery haul — with blue flowers drawn on it.
15 January 2018

Getting re-acquainted with petroleum jelly

For skin and cuticles, just pat a bit of water and a little bit of the jelly on the surface. You will immediately moisturise the area by locking in the moisture.
15 January 2018

Recipes From Siam

Preheat oven to 200°C. Toss salt and pepper together with tomatoes and drizzle olive oil to mix well. Spread the tomatoes in one layer on a baking tray and roast for 45 minutes. In a stock pot, over medium heat, sauté onions and garlic with 2 tbsp olive oil and butter till the onion gets brown. Sprinkle red pepper flakes.
15 January 2018

Go nuts with almonds

We all experience cravings and often end up snacking on unhealthy food. Almonds are not only a great snack, but also the most nutrition packed nuts of them all.
15 January 2018

Healthy food for healthy hair

Several factors influence hair growth — genetics, age, hormones, and nutrients. Hair strands are basically made of protein and because of this, unless we consume foods high in nutritional content
8 January 2018

A menu of memories

Salina Parvin, has shared with us the recipe of traditionally made chitol maach. This recipe brings to fore a spate of emotions for her. Cooking for Salina has a deep connection to her father who was not only a food enthusiast, but also a seasoned cook.
8 January 2018

Mad about kites!

Etched into the traditions of Bengal, kites have a long and colourful history. For centuries the festive kites have graced the clear-blue skies of the subcontinent, uniting people of various ethnicities.
8 January 2018

A gustatory celebration on Poush Sankranti

Gajrela is a pudding popular in North India and Pakistan. It is traditionally eaten during festivals, mainly on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, Diwali, Holi, Eid and Raksha Bandhan.
8 January 2018

Swadikhaa'Umbrella'!

By introducing a well-known cuisine at its finest, 'Umbrella' gives us an insight into the food scenario in Thailand itself with the use of heart-warming flavours as well as showcasing their own Thai twists on many mainstream food dishes.
1 January 2018

Duck dishes to warm you up this winter

The cool winter months are perfect for delectable duck dishes. Go on, allow yourself to be seduced by duck in all its glory!
1 January 2018