I love listening to people’s stories especially over a great meal. To be honest for a long time I did not consider myself a chef. That is a title that others have given me for the work I have done.
Janak Bhawnani, Vice President of Operations at Easton Group of Hotels talks about the hotel business and what to look for when you eat in a restaurant. Janak, whenever I ask you about the hotel business, you tell me you are in the business of …
A healthy lifestyle is vital for us and allows us to deal with the daily vicissitudes of life. A healthy lifestyle consists of exercising regularly, not eating junk and processed food or drinking too much pop, sleeping well, and making ethical decisions in your life. …
My first exposure to ‘African Food’ was in Dubai when I would eat Egyptian food. During my honeymoon, I did a day trip to Morocco and experienced North African food. Over the last few years, I have eaten at a couple of Ethiopian restaurants in …
Have you ever wondered about the food you eat and where it comes from? Food gives us a glimpse of our traditions and culture. I remember seeing my maternal grandmother and aunt going to the market to pick up various fresh vegetables, fish, and meat. They …
I love Indian food. I have backpacked India numerous times. In Kashmir, camping by the Jhelum river, eating vegetable biryani with dum aloo surrounded by the Himalayas. Himachal Pradesh with its variety of tomato and chutney sandwiches and delicious apple juice. Punjab with its Dhaba …
I have traveled to more than 30 countries. Indian food in England is the Balti dishes from Bangladesh. In Lisbon, it is Goan food. In Paris, it is food from South India and mainly from Pondicherry. I live in Toronto and Indian restaurants are mostly …
This week marks one year since I started blogging. This blogging post was updated on April 19, 2023. I wanted to share with my readers and fellow bloggers what I have learned during that time. I am a big believer in being real, and authentic …
I’m a hotelier’s daughter. I’m a 5th generation in the business of food. So, I guess it runs in my veins. I’m naturally drawn to it and I feel like ingredients and wine speak to me. The complexity intrigues me in the most natural ways