Recipes

A store-cupboard version of the classic Japanese pancake, here featuring a soy-and-Marmite batter and muddled with cabbage, spring onions and salmonOkonomiyaki is a savoury Japanese pancake that has been a crucial addition to my arsenal of easy midweek meals when time and energy are in short supply. A faithful okonomiyaki recipe would have a few ingredients you’d find only in a specialist Japanese food store, but I’ve tried to stick to ones you’ll either already have or will be able to find in a large supermarket. Feel free to customise the filling, and especially the sauces, as you wish –...

As the scorching heat calls for a refreshing drink or two, what better way to spend the weekend than by tucking into a satisfying fare while you’re sipping those work and sultry-weather woes away? Lucky for you, we’re back with our curated list of must-visit spots across Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, and Goa for the best grub and glugs. Whether you’re in the mood to indulge in a gastronomical feast all by yourself or with a plus one, one thing is certain: these reccos won’t disappoint.  Drop By The Wolf, Delhi For A Drink Or Two View this post on...

Rachael Ray may be taking a bow on The Rachael Ray Show — but she sure isn't stepping out of the culinary spotlight. While the ending to such a staple television show is bittersweet, the food mogul is certainly proud of becoming a household name and won't place her talents on hold. Ray created a production company, Free Food Studios, allowing her to produce additional culinary shows — and she even mentioned that she wouldn’t be opposed to hopping back in front of the camera one day. We can certainly use more of her Italian food tips, you know, with...

For many, an Alaska cruise is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. You don’t want to screw it up because you might not get the chance for a do-over. Unfortunately, it’s easier than you think to make Alaska cruise mistakes that can ruin a trip or prevent you from experiencing Alaska to the fullest. While cruises to the Last Frontier are not polar-cruise-level adventures, they require more careful planning than for a Mexico or Caribbean sailing. You need to get all the details right, from booking the cruise and packing your bags to what to do and see during your cruise. For cruise...

Wannabe survivalists may think they’re up for whatever unexpected challenges nature might throw their way, but can they overcome the extreme surprises Bear Grylls has in store for them? On his new competition series, I Survived Bear Grylls, the legendary survivalist is testing the mettle of five contestants with challenges based on some of his wildest adventures (fish eyeball appetizer anyone?). As the prospective survivalists are picked off one at a time, the last superfan standing wins bragging rights — and $10,000. Ahead are the top moments from each of the four challenges on the show’s first episode, which premiered...