Guest Column

Have you ever found yourself gaping at the audacity of some folks who hog the limelight, shamelessly scribbling their names on the marquee for a group gig? Yeah, me too. It’s like watching…

‘Honey, You shrunk the Pakhala Kansa!’  was my initial reaction during a shopping expedition with my sister-in-law in April last year. We were out restocking the kitchen shelves with a few…

In the realm of culinary creations, where textures and flavours reign supreme, gelatine has long held a place of honour. This versatile ingredient lends structure and a distinctive…

It was still fifteen minutes to daybreak. Usually, in the winter season, you don’t expect many people in this part of the park unless they are serious morning walkers. And I was preparing…

Picture this: You’ve just stepped into those big, shiny shoes of team management. It feels like standing at the edge of a cliff. There’s that tingling mix of excitement and sheer terror.…

Preheating the oven is an essential step in baking. It ensures baked goods cook evenly and rise properly, resulting in the right texture, colour and flavor. While it seems like a simple…

Imagine standing at a crossroads, paths stretching before you, each promising a different future. The decision seems monumental, almost paralysing. Now, picture someone stepping beside…

What is the role of milk in cake making? Though milk is a common ingredient in most cake recipes, very few bakers are fully aware why it is used and how it affects the final product. Milk…

Have you ever found yourself wishing you could snatch your words right out of the air the moment they left your mouth? Yeah, me too. There’s a thin line between being refreshingly…

If we look at different culinary traditions all over the world, one will notice the areas where they are highly segregated in terms of gender, class, or title. Who is behind the stove is not…