Discovering the devilish uses of curry
As I write this on the day after Thanksgiving, across thousands of American kitchens an aroma will be rising which should be familiar to Indians, though in truth most of us will have no idea what it...
View ArticleLittle Luxuries: Bite of Goodness
Swiss chard doesn't come from Switzerland. French beans were developed in America. Jerusalem artichokes have nothing to do with the city (or artichokes). So it is a bit of a surprise that Brussels...
View ArticleLittle Luxuries - Plum Posting
Judging from the uses we make of its name, the plum should be our most favoured fruit. We aspire for plum postings and celebrate Christmas with plum puddings. A plummy accent sounds privileged and rich...
View ArticleLittle Luxuries - Persimmon Poetry
India's end of the year festival season is closely associated with dried fruits, from Diwali mithai to Christmas pudding. But fresh fruits matter too, since many people now like to give fresh fruit...
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