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Kiwi and Green Apple Chutney

Kiwi and Green Apple Chutney

Over the last week, I made a lot of fruit smoothies. But these recipes will come another day :). I then wanted to play with the flavour profile to make a fruit pickle or chutney/spread. Sandwich chutneys are typically made from coriander or cilantro, which 

J’s Restaurant – Purvis Street [Permanently Closed]

J’s Restaurant – Purvis Street [Permanently Closed]

Latin American cuisine is one of our favourite comfort foods, and we always look forward to visiting restaurants that serve it. I had heard about J’s some time back, but it took me a while to actually visit. Nevertheless, I am glad that I finally 

Cauliflower with Halloumi cheese in fennel gravy

Cauliflower with Halloumi cheese in fennel gravy

During one of my visits to a Mediterranean restaurant, I had the opportunity to taste halloumi cheese. It was an ingredient in a wrap and I found it quite different from the other types of cheese that I had tasted before. When I read about 

Orange Basundi

Orange Basundi

I love visiting fresh fruit markets. They are a great visual and gastronomic treat! I spotted some beautiful oranges going at the rate of 8 oranges for $2 and I instantly picked them up. I made fresh orange juice from some of them and it 

Sufood

Sufood

I have completed 50 posts on this blog and its been very interesting to write about recipes and restaurant reviews. A big Thank You to all of you who take time to read my posts – I really appreciate it. That being said – there’s 

Beetroot and Peas Curry in Coconut milk

Beetroot and Peas Curry in Coconut milk

Mixed vegetable curries involve quite a bit of prep work depending on the number of vegetables being used in the dish. I wanted a curry with a simple vegetable pairing that would give both volume and texture to the dish and also be quick to 

Writing Process Blog Tour

Writing Process Blog Tour

Last week I received an invite from Maulshri to participate in the Writing Process Blog Tour. Maulshri has a lovely blog named “joie De vivre” and her recipes live up to her blog’s name. I really like the dessert recipes that she spins off and 

Hazelnut Biscuits / Hazelnut Nankhatai

Hazelnut Biscuits / Hazelnut Nankhatai

During the course of the day, sometimes I feel like having or making something (forgive the cliche)… different. This is largely the outcome of one’s moods or just to stock up on some munchies at home. On one weekend, I wanted biscuits for my cardamom 

Real Food – Orchard Road outlet

Real Food – Orchard Road outlet

An organic, healthy, vegetarian restaurant coupled with relaxed ambience sounds almost surreal. This place, however, is true to its name. Situated in Orchard Road, is a spacious restaurant called Real Food that will make you feel at ease with its decor and ambiance. The restaurant