Barley malt syrup is extracted from barley. It is a thick, sticky, dark syrup with a nutty flavor. Barley malt syrup has a unique flavor and is used in a variety of desserts. Unfortunately, despite its popularity among bakery experts and amateurs, it is not commonly available. I suffered the …
Let’s not pretend we’ve all not heard of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV). It is the modern fitness freak’s most cherished health hack. Apple Cider vinegar comes from fermenting apples. The fermentation enriches the liquid with enzymes, healthy bacteria and probiotics. The best thing about cider vinegar is its nutrition count, …
Have you ever tried Ancho Powder to season foods? If not, then you most definitely should. It is a rich spice made from ground dried chiles or Poblanos. Ancho Powder tastes earthy with an undertone of pepper. The Poblanos from which it is derived have a spicy flavor with medium …
Culinary enthusiasts all around the world share their love for exotic Oyster Mushrooms. The obsession with this mushroom isn’t unsurprising as every tongue finds it quite hard to resist their mildly woody umami. It was this craving that compelled me to cook Creamy Chicken Marsala Fettuccine one afternoon. But upon foraging, I …
Peas are a widely favored edible pod. Although usually grouped with vegetables, they are edible legumes. Peas are flavourful, easy to cook, always at hand, and liked by almost everyone. However, in the unfortunate circumstances you can’t cook them, or add them to your dish, don’t worry because it has …
Native to the land of India, this fruit is now recognized as a superfood worldwide. Yes, you read that right, Eggplant aka Brinjal, is a fruit, precisely a berry. However, it is treated as a vegetable in the kitchen. Eggplants are served in a variety of ways, from making a …
You cook a stew, you need carrots, making a mixed vegetable soup? – would definitely need some carrots! Perhaps, carrot is an essential part of Mirepoix – the aromatic base of every other curry or gravy. It is that one vegetable we all never get enough of. From the Mediterranean …
Butternut squash is one popular ingredient; there are warming soups, curries, stews and lots of other delicious delights in the world that are cooked using the succulent flesh of the butternut squash. The whole squash family hold a special place of its own among all the nutritious vegetables. It’s always …
It’s about yesterday when I was invited for a dinner at an Indian restaurant and saw a strange-looking thing in my rice. Well, to be honest, it tasted really good, and the smell was heavenly! However, being someone who has seen it for the first time, I called the waiter …
If you were to ask me, what is the best drink in the world? I’d say a chilled glass of water. But if you ask again, I’d point towards the refreshing and wonderful world of fruit juices. There are so many to choose from, each with its own significance in …
