Storyofcooks.com is having its one year anniversary today. I can’t believe how quickly this year has passed. It feels like yesterday that my husband told me to open a food blog and record my mom’s recipes. He always said many people can prepare an Indian meal, but very few can […]
Working in the news media helps me in many ways. I not only get to publish my recipes but also get FREE cookbooks all the time. Many authors send their cookbooks hoping to get it reviewed by The Globe. Once the editors have finished their evaluation, the books are sent to bins waiting to be […]
I am doing a theme based post with a couple of food bloggers. This month’s theme is frozen treats–ice cream, popsicles, kulfi, etc. I want to give a special thanks to my hand model and better half M, for editing my post and, of course, helping me prepare this recipe. I grew up in Kolkata, […]
Studying and working abroad encouraged me to learn about different cultures and cuisines from around the world. Believe it or not, my co-workers leave cookbooks, exotic spices and copies of ‘Saveur’ for me at my desk because they know how much the subject interests me. I also read cookbooks, follow cooking blogs and frequently Google […]
Finally! Spring is around the corner and I can pack away my winter clothes for a few seasons. M exclaimed, “What will happen if you need them?”. I responded,”What else? Cry.” 😉 I have OCD–Obsessive Chocolate Disorder. I do not like it too dark or too light. I only like pure milk chocolate. […]
Did I mention that I gained a couple of pounds since January 2015? I am a bit of a psycho about weight gain. One pound, I freak out, so a couple of pounds is a big deal for me. I always eat in moderation but I added a couple of new healthy […]