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Potatoes for Chips
As a world food, potatoes are second in human consumption only to rice.
Allure of Campari
Nobody can be indifferent to Campari - you either love it or just don't want personality and a unique taste which brings out strong approval or disapproval for the beverage.
Display Kitchen
Display kitchens require a great deal of conceptualizing and vision so that they are future proof.
India Bakery Expo (IBE) 2022
India Bakery Expo (IBE) 2022 was recently held at Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai TN, during 9-11 September, 2022.
'Big F Awards' at Gurgaon
The 9th edition of Big F Awards, organized by Indian Food Freak held on the 31st of August, at The Westin, Gurgaon.
'The Ghost Chef' New Cloud Kitchen
Mumbai’s newest cloud kitchen - The Ghost Chef – is now delivering all across Mumbai.
Bombay Brasserie’s Menu Offers a Culinary Travelogue
With signature dishes and the brand being recognized by world renowned chefs like Marco Pierre White, Bombay Brasserie, the award-winning all-day bar and eatery has launched its all-new menu that promises to take the diners on a culinary journey across India as they dive into its all-new culinary travelogue themed and flavour packed menu.
Gola Sizzlers Unveils Revamped Look
Gola Sizzlers has revamped and refurbished interiors spread across different locations in NCR.
Diversity of the Indian Cuisine
Indian cuisine is an epitome of diversity. Each of the country's region has its own cuisine. Indians, thus have ample choice to divulge in different cuisines within the country. The specialty and attraction of Indian cuisine, as compared to that of food from other countries, is its intoxicating aromas, fresh blend of spices and rich ingredients. The cuisine, besides being flavour some and appetizing is also considered to have several health benefits as it uses spices like turmeric, ajwain, ginger, garlic, cardamom, and green chilies, which are beneficial for health. Ashok Malkani examines the cuisines of different regions within the country, how Indian cuisine differs from that of other nations and various other issues related to Indian cuisine.
Essential Hygiene Practices
As the nation steps out of the relentless restrictions imposed by the authorities (due to Covid-19) and the people step out to venture to places that they cherish, like F&B outlets, but could not visit due to the restraints, there is still a clinging fear in their minds about the virus. The restaurants have thus to adopt strict Clean and Hygienic conditions to help diners overcome their fears and increase the footfall in the establishments. Ashok Malkani takes a look at some of the methods adopted by the industry, in different areas of the premises, to create a safe environment for the diners as well as offer food cooked in a hygienic manner.
A Bouquet in Your Plate!
The concept of edible flowers in food preparation has been embraced wonderfully by our chefs though our traditional kitchens have been using several flowers in grandmothers’ recipes in Indian households.
Spice up
There’s nothing to beat the aroma of herbs when introduced to ingredients it is to be cooked with. Most herbs are easily available but one should look out for those with a vibrant colour and aroma, keeping in mind that it goes with the food in totality.
Prawns for all Seasons
Prawns are an important part of the food-chain in estuary areas of rivers and a popular menu item with fish as well as humans.
Know your Cheese!
It was perhaps in the pastoral phase in the evolution of human civilization that people started making cheese.
Pasta Simplified
People eating pasta once in a week or even once in a month are very few. Pasta is now eaten not just for a change of taste and to sound trendy but as a preferred meal among millennial. Pasta Salads has become integral part of the Indian Buffets.
Mystic Cognac
In simple terms Cognac is the famous variety of brandy, produced in the wine growing region surrounding the town Cognac from which it gets its name.
"I was born to be Cooking to Perfection!"
Shaurya Veer Kapoor, Executive Chef, Gola Sizzlers Delhi
Ventilate the Kitchens
Modern kitchens are dependent on fresh air supplied by a proper ventilation system to dilute contaminants present within it. To avoid a situation that can lead to health hazard, ventilation should be treated as a core to kitchen planning.
Safe Kitchen
One of the gravest and life threatening dangers in the kitchen largely comprise of food borne illnesses.
A Perfectionist and A Leader!
Chef Aabhas Mehrotra, Culinary Director, W Goa
Diversity of the Indian Cuisine
Indian cuisine is an epitome of diversity. Each of the country's region has its own cuisine. Indians, thus have ample choice to divulge in different cuisines within the country. The specialty and attraction of Indian cuisine, as compared to that of food from other countries, is its intoxicating aromas, fresh blend of spices and rich ingredients. The cuisine, besides being flavour some and appetizing is also considered to have several health benefits as it uses spices like turmeric, ajwain, ginger, garlic, cardamom, and green chilies, which are beneficial for health. Ashok Malkani examines the cuisines of different regions within the country, how Indian cuisine differs from that of other nations and various other issues related to Indian cuisine.
Healthy And Tasty Fruit
Apricots grow in the apricot tree, whose height ranges from 8–12 m (26–39 ft), having trunk of up to 40 cm in diameter. Apricot fruit is a drupe and its similarities to the peach are evident. In fact, the ripe apricot with its hues varying from golden yellow to orange looks similar to a small peach. The unripe apricot is green in colour.
Drunken Monkey Set to Launch in US
Drunken Monkey - India's smoothie chain brand has announced its expansion into the overseas market. In the coming months, White Monkey F&B LLP (the holding company behind DM) will launch its first-ever international outlets in the United States, which is considered one of the biggest markets for smoothies in the world.
Juliette: A New European Eatery
A new eatery named Juliette Ristorante has just opened its doors at Andheri, Mumbai. Juliette, with a fantastically curated inspired European menu with a modern twist, has brought European summer vibes and feels to the town.
Have Grin with Beer
It is widely known that beer is the most popular alcoholic beverage in the world. In fact, it is the third most popular drink in the world, with only water and tea ahead of this golden coloured frothy drink in this aspect.
Jamming up
With more and more people showing their preference to go for products that are organic and low on sugar content, there are now new opportunities to start ventures dealing in fruit jams and jellies to cater to the new breed of consumers Used as the best food enhancer, Jam is a good spread also.
Curdled Milk
Yogurt that contains live bacterial cultures may help to live longer, and may fortify the immune system.
Talking Turkey
Being a bird, turkey has the delicious taste of soft meat. Turkey is fed with a diet of mainly corn and soybean meal along with a supplement of vitamins and minerals. It is a healthy food choice, and rich source of minerals and energy. People believe that turkey has more carbs, whereas turkey has more protein as compare to chicken and duck.
An Eye Towards East of Assam
Land of one-horned Rhinos, home to many wild animals, homeland of hundreds of the most endangered flora and fauna, nestles of wild birds and avifauna, Assam is called the “mother” of all states of Northeast India.
Popularity of Indian F&B Outlets Globally
An entrepreneur planning to enter the food & beverage industry but not sure about the location can do so in a completely different environment. A new country! This may be a little more complex but it can be an extremely rewarding experience. Indian cuisine is, today, extremely popular in several Western countries and provide an opportunity to creative and innovative entrepreneurs to make a mark globally. Ashok Malkani examines the hospitality scenario in the international arena and finds that there is a market for the success of an F&B outlet serving Indian cuisine in several countries and well known Indian chefs, besides other business enthusiasts have made a success of their restaurants, which are popular not only with the Indian migrants but also the local populace.