Indian Cooking Lessons

A Note of Respect

I think it only respectful to clarify my intentions with this article, as I have learned so much about respect and tolerance from researching Hinduism and the Indian culture as a whole. I want to make it clear that no disrespect is meant towards the beliefs of Hinduism, Jain, and the sacred cow by my writing… Continue reading →

Nutrition and Kids

Cooking for children can be difficult at best. For one thing, they’re not known for being the most adventurous eaters. I should know, I was the world’s pickiest eater from ages 2-12 (Got my trophy for it and everything). For another thing, there are a ton of nutritional concerns for parents to consider. We live in an… Continue reading →

Vegetarianism

Vegetarians are people who stick to a strict diet of plant-based foods such as nuts, fruits and vegetables. There are a few varieties on this practice. For instance, Ovo-Vegetarians will eat eggs but not dairy. Lacto-Vegetarians will consume dairy products but not eggs. Meanwhile, Vegans are a subset of Vegetarians who abstain from the consumption of any animal products… Continue reading →

Every Occasion a Feast

India is one of the few countries that truly promotes multiculturalism and co-existence between peoples of different ethnicity and religion. Not only are they tolerant of other religious festivals, Indians are only too happy to celebrate them with as much enthusiasm as they would their own (of which their are many). As food is such an… Continue reading →

Beverages with an Indian Twist

Indians aren’t just gracious with their food, they’re also quick to offer drinks as a gesture of welcome. You’d be surprised how many common Western beverages are not only popular in India, but have been altered and made new through Indian influence.

Dairy

Buttermilk, fermented milk drinks, are an essential beverage in countries with warm… Continue reading →

Dessert

Dessert is the course that usually follows dinner and is comprised mainly of sweet foods such as cakes, candies, ice cream, pastries and pies. The term comes from the Old French word desservir, which means “to clear the table” or “to serve”. Originally deserts were made from dried dates and raw honeycomb which gave them a crusty texture and… Continue reading →

Dinner

Dinner usually refers to the main or largest meal of the day. However, depending on your culture, that could well be the second, third, or even fourth meal. It can also refer to a formal meal where all social parties involved are formally dressed and employ a wide variety of utensils in their dining habits. In cases such as… Continue reading →

Tea

“Tea time” refers to a wide array of meal times, which can be small or large depending on the country in which the meal takes place. For example, Afternoon Tea is an occasion for a light snack at around mid-afternoon (typically 2pm-5 pm). It originated in 1840 as a way for Brits to fill in the gap between meals… Continue reading →

The Mid-Day Meal

Lunchentach, the mid-day meal. Smaller than dinner but more than likely larger than breakfast. It wasn’t always that way though. In fact, the term “lunch” originally meant any small meal eaten at any time during day or night. This changed during the 20th century where the word is now generally used to refer to a small meal… Continue reading →

Breaking the Fast of Night

Breakfast is often said to be the most important meal of the day. It helps with concentration and maintaining a healthy metabolism and weight. The name is derived from the fact that the body has fasted for 6-9 hours that it has (hopefully) slept through the night. So, when you engage in a meal the… Continue reading →