thoughts on food and culture (mostly)
An underrated pleasure has to be homemade mango jam generously slathered on a piece of hot, thick multigrain toast! This is unexpected, since I've always disliked commercial jam (for its jellied texture and artificial sweetness) and preserves (no thanx). Continuing my #MangoMission, I decided to make a mango jam out of the rather soft and... Continue Reading →
When life hands you half-ripe mangoes, make mango-chilli chutney! This recipe hack inspired by 'chunda', uses a food processor and requires only a couple of ingredients to make a full jar of delicious sweet and tangy chutney within 10 minutes, start to finish! Last weekend, I had the good fortune to come by several raw... Continue Reading →
Yes, this could be titled "How to make Vanilla Extract at home" and you could read a list of instructions that's 5 points or less. But I really feel like I need to present a case for it first. Vanilla extract is a really, really handy item to have in your pantry. You don't necessarily... Continue Reading →
The Gourmet Food Journal 