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Two decades of insurgency have deeply tainted the societal and monetary lives of Kashmiri’s. With the ongoing commotion in the valley the unstable economy has left people with limited employment opportunities. Corruption has led to the failure of all imperative welfare programmes like health, education and employment. Only government jobs have remained the main source…
DetailsOnce upon a time, a young man came to Kolkata for a certification examination. He shared a flat with four other people in Behala, went for his classes, came back, and relaxation meant Tantra or South City Mall. This is how he passed about six months of his life, and then he met me. Christmas…
DetailsNigella sativa is called Kalvanji in Urdu and Kalonji in Hindi, and although I understand what it is, a small black seed, I didn’t know what its name is in English. Being naturally curious, I set about trying to find out. What follows are the results of this research. First of all, I read that…
DetailsThis guide to vegetarian food is an easy to use reference guide. It offers an accessible introduction to the wide variety of foods available to those who either follow a vegetarian diet or are considering doing so. There are entries for fruits, vegetables, pulses, nuts, seeds, which provide information on choose and nutritional value and…
DetailsRaw milk (from cows, goats, yaks, horses, sheep) has historically been considered a superfood. It has been used both in the daily diet (often fermented) and by special groups with extra nutritional needs, like the elderly, pregnant or nursing women, warriors, and sick people. An ancient Babylon text tells how raw milk was used to…
DetailsThe word "sausage" derived from the french word "Saussiche" from the latin word "salsus", which means salted. Sausage making is a traditional food preservation technique. The first sausages were made by stuffing roasted intestines into stomachs. As far back as 589 BC a Chinese sausage called "lachang is mentioned, which consisted of lamb and goat…
DetailsBreastfeeding a baby is the most natural way of feeding. As much as we would like to believe that the formula milk is very close to breastmilk and is good enough, the very fact that humans have survived so many thousand years even before formula was found shows how effective breast feeding has been. If…
DetailsI was daydreaming the other day about pizza. I suppose this not unusual for a red-blooded foodie, but the object of my reverie was the pizza that I grew up with – the kind with gobs of cheese and a crust miraculously both crispy and chewy. I wondered why it is so hard to find…
DetailsIrish stew is a filling, wholesome and hearty dish which can be made from an assortment of readily-available ingredients. In many Irish homes it is a speciality dish with a recipe that has being handed down through the generations, therefore there are an infinite number of variations of the ‘real Irish stew’ with each creator…
DetailsNew friendships and reminders of childhood meals have made me hungry for “home” cooking. These days I look at ingredients and think of Middle Eastern dishes. Today I decided to make Uroug. These fritters were so tempting to me as a child that I often got in trouble for sneaking the fritters when mom wasn’t…
DetailsI like to make Kefir at home. You can find many resources that teach you how to make kefir, but I know a way to make it which is a bit different. This article assumes that you at least know the basics of kefir making. I will go over how I make it but I…
DetailsWagyu is actually a breed of cattle that produces perfectly marbled cuts of meat, it's the same breed stock that produces the Kobe beef in Japan. The meat is incredibly tender and has a rich taste. Wagyu beef even surpasses USDA marbling standards for prime-grade beef. Wagyu is such as high quality meat because of…
DetailsA clothing style worn by the members of the Goth subculture has become tantamount with Gothic fashion clothing, which stands for a definite style of clothing that prefers stark dark to extravagant colors. Goth clothing features dark cloths such as dark velvets, dark fishnet, dark lace, dark gloves and dark leather shaded with scarlet. In…
DetailsThe word "curry" is derived from the Tamil word kari which means 'sauce,' which is usually means vegetables, meat cooked with spices with or without a gravy. Other school of thought says it has been derived from a Sanskrit word "Kari" which means " to prepare ". Curry is the word used to describe anything…
DetailsSo you have found a great recipe, you’ve gone down the shops and you’ve bought all of the ingredients. You get back all eager to cook a great meal then you realise that you have no idea what to cook it all in. Here are a few things no budding chef should be without in…
DetailsIf you are looking for what to have for lunch, try peaches and banana. Not only will they fill you up, you will take in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and still not add appreciably to your weight. Not bad if you are like me, not so young and watching everything you eat. Why not? After…
DetailsHe Bao egg – or small bag egg, must look like a small bag or wallet just as its name implies. Of course, it is not like the wallet we have today. It is referred as the kind of bag sewed with fabric and embroidered outside in the old days. He Bao egg – or…
DetailsThis vegetarian chicken is prepared by using mashed vegetables including cabbage, spring onion, green/red chilies and tomatoes. This mixture of mashed vegetables give unique flavor in this curry and the combination of red and green chilies make it a bit spicy but you can always adjust the spice level according to your taste. This vegetarian…
DetailsKurkure is always known to introduce different flavors that are made with authentic ingredients used in the Indian kitchen. Right from Kurkure Masala Munch, Kurkure Naughty Tomatoes, Kurkure Solid Masti – Masala Twists, Kurkure Hyderabadi Hungama, Kurkure Green Chutney in Rajasthani Style, Kurkure Chilli Chatka, Kurkure Desi Beats Deewana Tamatar, Kurkure Desi Beats Dilbar Hungama,…
DetailsThis wing recipe is a Grilled Hot Wing that has a char-grilled, spicy, “dry-rub” flavor. This recipe is different from most Hot Wing recipes, but it makes some of the best wings you – and your friends – will ever eat. They aren’t as heavy or greasy as fried wings, and the flavor and the…
DetailsLobster is a wonderful seafood and although still quite pricey, has become more readily available in recent years. Although you can buy them ready cooked, it is best to get a live lobster and cook it yourself. If you are at all worried about killing a live lobster, the best way is to put it…
DetailsEveryone needs to eat. It is a simple fact and has made many entrepreneurs successful in restaurant businesses. There are Vietnamese restaurants throughout the country. Even though this sophisticated cuisine remains largely unknown to the general public. Most popular dish is Pho and is a secret of success in this most popular, challenging, colorful, savory,…
DetailsAs you know Italians love their food so you can imagine in an Italian wedding menu there will be more dishes than in your standard wedding menu. Tuscan Wedding menus are usually structured as follows: – canapés -a spread out of several starters – two first courses ( usually pasta, rice or ravioli) – two…
DetailsThe first time I attempted a lactose-free macaroni and cheese, I used Cabot Vermont Sharp cheddar, which turned out to be rather mild. Here I used what was left of that Vermont Sharp, plus half a block of soy mozzarella I had lying around, and some more Cabot cheese, this time the Seriously Sharp cheddar.…
DetailsAs a non-vegetarian, you’ve been accustomed to eating meat your whole life. Consequently, your body is addicted to that food group. When meat is eliminated, some people may experience significant withdrawal, something similar to quitting caffeine or smoking. It’s important to know that synthetic chemicals and hormones are regularly used in food production animals. Such…
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