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Rijstafel in Amsterdam
November 17, 2012
My husband and I visited Amsterdam recently. While I am sure there are many excellent reasons to go there, for me there was just one - the chance to eat an authentic Rijstafel!
Rijstafel In Toronto
Rijstafel in Toronto
November 17, 2012
I fell in love with Rijstafel in Amsterdam. It is just so exciting to be seated at a table, surrounded by numerous bowls of food and have no idea what you are about to eat!
Tapas In Madrid
Tapas In Madrid
December 4, 2012
On our visit to Spain, the first thing my husband and I did was to locate a good Tapas place near our hotel in Madrid. We were directed to a well-known local hang out, famous for its authentic non-touristy fare.
Mussels In Nice
Mussels In Nice
January 2, 2013
We had our first enchanting glimpse of Nice en route from the train station to our hotel.
Chicken Kababs In Fez
Chicken Kababs In Fez
January 17, 2013
My first taste of Moroccan cuisine made me immediately nostalgic for my mother’s kitchen in India.
Bean Stew In Puerto Rico
February 4, 2013
The famous sandy beaches of Puerto Rico were beckoning to us. What we hadn’t anticipated was falling in love with its unique cuisine even before we hit the beaches!
Currywurst In Berlin
Currywurst In Berlin
February 18, 2013
I have found curry powder being used in many unexpected dishes, but nothing had prepared me for the discovery that some of the most devoted fans of curry are in Germany.
Dumplings In Shanghai
Dumplings In Shanghai
February 27, 2013
A visit to Shanghai is just not complete until you have tried xiaolongbao or soup dumplings. One of the best places to eat them is the Huxinting Teahouse.
Cakes In Salzburg
Cakes In Salzburg
March 9, 2013
Salzburg has made two great contributions to the sum of human happiness: Mozart's music and desserts.
Paella In Barcelona
Paella In Barcelona
March 16, 2013
Rice traveled a long distance to get to Spain, first introduced in the middle ages by Arabs who brought it all the way from India.
Potatoes In Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber
Potatoes In Rothenburg ob der Tauber
March 24, 2013
The pretty little medieval town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber sits atop a gentle hill in the heart of Bavaria, in Germany.
French Onion Soup With Lamb In Aix En Provence
French Onion Soup With Lamb In Aix en Provence
March 30, 2013
The Romans who founded the town of Aix-en-Provence twenty-three centuries ago may have been the first people that we know of to fall in love with the charms of Provence, but they were certainly not the last.
Cous Cous With Seven Vegetable Stew In Marrakesh
Cous Cous With Seven Vegetable Stew In Marrakesh
April 14, 2013
My first impression of Marrakesh, seen from the sky as our plane was landing, was of a city bathed in a soft red glow. Later we learned that Marrakesh is actually called 'The city of red' because all its buildings are made of gorgeous red sandstone.
Grilled Seafood On The Greek Islands
Grilled Seafood On The Greek Islands
April 20, 2013
After a few days in the sun drenched, idyllic Greek islands, you learn the best way to prepare seafood - catch it fresh, throw it on the grill, and bring it to the table while it is still sizzling.
Grilled Chicken And Koshary In Cairo
April 28, 2013
When we asked people in Cairo which was the one Egyptian dish we absolutely had to try, the answer was unanimous - Koshary! Never even having heard that name before, we were intrigued and set about finding a good restaurant.
Thai Chicken Satays In Phuket
Thai Chicken Satays in Phuket
May 25, 2013
It is difficult to decide upon just one compelling reason for visiting Thailand. Is it the stunning scenery, the warmth and hospitality of the people or the delicious cuisine that beckon?
Soon Tofu Soup In Seoul
Soon Tofu Soup In Seoul
June 29 2013
After even a day spent in Seoul you are swept along by the sheer frenetic energy of the place.
Korean Barbecue In Busan
Korean Barbecue In Busan
July 9 2013
We were fortunate to see Busan at its prettiest - at the height of the annual lotus lantern festival, celebrating Buddha's birthday.
Lamb Skewers In Xi'an
Lamb Skewers In Xi'an
July 28 2013
Xi'an is famous for its magnificent army of ancient terracotta warriors dating back from the 3rd century BC.
Chicken Samosas In Lisbon
Chicken Samosas In Lisbon
August 13, 2013
For an Indian visiting Portugal, a trip to Lisbon's Belem Docks carries a special significance
Grilled Fish In The Algarve, Portugal
Grilled Fish In The Algarve, Portugal
August 23, 2013
The Algarve is the region along the southern coast of Portugal, the southernmost point in Europe
Braised Lamb In Porto, Portugal
Braised Lamb In Porto, Portugal
September 9, 2013
Portugal got its name from the city of Porto, which sprawls across the hills that rise above the valley of the Douro river.
Cataplana In Coimbra, Portugal
Cataplana In Coimbra, Portugal
September 29, 2013
The Quinta das Lagrimás, the famous "Estate of Tears" where we stayed in Coimbra
Fall Tomato Jam In Ontario, Canada
Fish Soup In Percé, Canada
October 27 2013
It is easy enough to find the town of Percé once you are in Quebec.
Lamb Pot Pie In Gaspé, Canada
Lamb Pot Pie In Gaspé, Canada
November 12 2013
The best way to see Quebec's breathtaking Gaspé peninsula is to drive along the highway
Crepes In Quebec, Canada
Coconut Malai Kababs In Bangalore
Biryani In Hyderabad
Chaat In Varanasi
Crepes In Quebec, Canada
November 20 2013
We traveled through the Gaspé peninsula along the road that hugs the coast
Coconut Malai Kababs In Bangalore
December 15 2013
Bangalore will always be home for me. It doesn't matter how many years ago I left
Biryani In Hyderabad
December 30 2013
The perfect biryani – that is what we were looking for in Hyderabad.
Spicy Tomato Soup (Rasam) In Belur
Nyonya Chicken Curry In Singapore
Japanese Chicken Curry In Tokyo
Seafood Chowder In St.John's
Spicy Tomato Soup (Rasam) In Belur
February 2 2014
Some of the most historic and artistic sights in India are to be found near Bangalore.
Nyonya Chicken Curry In Singapore
March 31 2014
Singapore has always been a meeting place of cultures.
Fried Fish Pakoras In Newfoundland
Shahi Paneer Pizza In New York
Lamb Shawarma In New York
Grilled Tofu In Nara
Pickles In Kyoto
Curried Pumpkin In Ontario
Yakitori In Kyoto
Tempura In Tokyo
Rara Chicken In Delhi
Samosas In Old Delhi
Spicy Fish In Mexico
Key Lime Pie In Key West
Shrimp Creole In Miami
Chicken Tacos In Ft.Lauderdale
Beef Goulash In Prague
Lamb Kababs In Frankfurt
Navarin Of Lamb In Montreal
Mussaman Potato Curry In Bangkok
Pad Thai Noodles In Bangkok
Green Curry Chicken In Phuket
Red Curry Fish In Phuket Islands
Shrimp Creole In Miami
February 22 2015
Miami has been called the most northern of Latin American cities
Chicken Tacos In Ft.Lauderdale
March 9 2015
Generations of college students celebrating spring break have made Fort Lauderdale