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In post-war times, people started taking drinks to the next level, where sugar syrups, juices, egg whites, coffee and berries came into the picture.

HIC story

This glance at the history of cocktails over a century is sure to get you in high spirits.

09 Aug 2019 1:20 AM

Food and famous

While many have criticised them, citing that minimal knowledge about the business and amateurish attitude can hamper the entire industry.

09 Aug 2019 12:43 AM

Spinach and chickpeas are loaded with potassium which lower blood pressure. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

This spinach and chickpea soup can combat hypertension

Packed with potassium and fibre, the soup makes for a tasty dish to fight high blood pressure.

07 Aug 2019 2:46 PM

Whisky is poured over a chequerboard pattern of tiny pieces of gold and aluminium and researchers then measure how they absorb light while submerged. (Photo: AFP)

Artificial 'tongue' that can distinguish between whiskies

Scientists have built a miniature taster that can tell between different aged whiskies.

07 Aug 2019 12:46 PM

Stir it up

Here are four cocktail and martini recipes by Avinash Kumar, Executive Chef at Novotel Imagica Khopoli, to turn on the monsoon blues.

07 Aug 2019 12:28 AM

Vegan cuisine at most restaurants has earned the bad name of being too pricey, but not anymore.

Guilt-free indulgence

The rise in the number of organic cafes and calorie-conscious restaurants are transforming the food scene in the city.

03 Aug 2019 12:21 AM

Street’s the word

Some are concerned with the hygiene, while other don’t trust the quality of the ingredients used.

02 Aug 2019 8:31 AM

Salmon is often roasted in butter, but we wanted a healthier approach that would contrast with the fish’s richness. (Photo: AP)

Oven roasted salmon with tangerine and ginger relish

For this roasted salmon, skip the butter and go for relish.

31 Jul 2019 10:35 AM

People hungrier prior to the study had greater taste perception; women's taste perceptions declined faster than men's, and providing nutritional information prior to chocolate consumption did not affect taste perception. (Photo: ANI)

People with obesity derive satisfaction from food

Obese people get more satisfaction from their food: Study.

31 Jul 2019 10:13 AM

Cutting your food to test for doneness is another common way people bungle their food. (Photo: AP)

Avoid mistake while grilling with these tips

The top 9 grilling mistakes and how to fix them.

27 Jul 2019 2:51 PM

According to Harneet, a college student and a Punjabi food freak, if a family opts for an authentic North-Indian meal, dal makhani, tandoori chicken and butter chicken cannot be exempted at any cost.

Taste matters

One mention of makki di roti te sarson da saag and Delhiites start imagining the yellow-green paddy fields of Punjab.

26 Jul 2019 12:33 AM

Mohit went to Thailand to understand Thai cuisine but faced difficulty in understanding the culture.

Keeping it real

With fusion food becoming a big deal over social media, many chefs are now on the look-out to fuse cuisines, but that is not always the case.

26 Jul 2019 12:21 AM

The monsoon drinks’ tale

This season, you can savour easy-to-make homemade drinks with ingredients that are easily available in a city.

26 Jul 2019 12:05 AM

One has to keep evolving and change is the only thing which is consistent.

Cooking the unconventional way

Chef Hemant Oberoi undertakes a gastronomical journey to explore traditional martabaan cooking which has got lost amidst modern methods.

23 Jul 2019 12:05 AM

The history of khichidi possibly dates back to ancient India and the recipe favoured by the Mughal emperor Akbar, noted in the Ain-i-Akbari, calls for equal amounts of rice, dal and ghee in the dish.

Food for your soul

Monsoon calls for a piping hot bowl of Khichidi, the ultimate comfort food.

21 Jul 2019 1:59 AM

Deceptively simple-looking dishes like Som Tam Salad, Carrot Oat Taco, Beet Tzatziki, all have one thing in common: The ingredients. Most of the ingredients in these dishes were earlier thrown out because the chefs didn’t know how to use them.

From scraps to scrumptious

A new sustainable menu at The Pantry in Fort is putting kitchen scraps to good use, transforming them into new menu items.

21 Jul 2019 1:29 AM

While the winegrowers are the honorees, the festival is really a celebration of Switzerland and its amazing natural environment, featuring each of the country’s 26 cantons. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Swiss raise a glass to rare winegrowers’ festival

Swiss celebrate once-in-a-generation winegrowers’ festival.

20 Jul 2019 9:01 AM

Very few places in the world can boast food that is as authentic as that in Sardinia, says Chef Marco who calls this his home food.

The soul of Sardinia

The 10-day-long food festival features a menu that draws inspiration from recipes that are integral to the home kitchens of this exotic island.

19 Jul 2019 2:10 AM

SLIGHT INFUSIONS

Individuals are willing to experiment to a great extent with their palate.

19 Jul 2019 1:30 AM

The pink take on sangria with elderflower, vermouth and a fizz from ginger ale.

Prepping for house parties

On the other hand, Lord of the Drinks, a chain of restro-bars, spoil their guests with highly appealing alchoholic beverages.

19 Jul 2019 1:24 AM

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