So I did exactly what Nigella (yes, our relationship is so close now that we are on a first name basis) suggested- use what’s fresh and available! It makes any dish so much better than following a recipe to the T. This noodle soup (adapted from Nigella’s show) is utterly delish, low calorie and tastes […] Read more…
Restaurant Wars
As it happened, we celebrated Valentine’s Day at Azok (Oakwood Premiere, Juhu) and it just happened to be Restaurant Week (hurray!). From the reviews and pictures I has seen, it looked absolutely picturesque and romantic, set on the terrace overlooking the ocean. But alas, when we got there for a 10: 30 pm reservation, the […] Read more…
Tandoori Nights
Weeekend away! Nothing compares to a good old fashioned BBQ- with the tandoori twist. With the rains looming soon enough (hopefully!!), practice the art of barbeque-ing (is that even a word?) as the city gets lashed with downpours. A much healthier solution than that rainy pakoda/bhajia urge, and definitely more tasty!! While in Pune last […] Read more…
The Secret to Italian Food
If the secret to French cuisine is butter, it is abundantly clear from the food at Botticino that the secret to Italian food is the olive oil. Newly opened Botticino boasts traditional Italian cuisine with a contemporary twist, and comtemporary it was! The décor was warm (the usage of red on the tables) but yet […] Read more…