Cha is a beverage that brings people closer, effortlessly complements our ‘adda’ sessions, and adds warmth to our chilly evenings. As winter has announced its arrival, matka cha is trending once again. Its smoky and sweet flavour is a pure delight to the taste buds that would give the cinnamon latte or luxurious espresso from any 5-star hotel a run for its money!

Nothing in Bangladesh completely captures the spirit of winter like a barbecue with your closest friends! You could simply buy some burgers and hot dogs, invite some friends over, and call it a BBQ party, or you could go a little further with some essential preparation and a carefully considered menu and surprise your guests with your culinary prowess. Here are just some things you can do to up the barbecue-host game.

Here are 10 of the best comfort foods for gloomy winter days.

Not many of us tend to have a healthy breakfast — either for a shortage of time or merely out of laziness. Having a well-stocked kitchen and freezer means you can mix and match different food items and grab a convenient and filling breakfast easily. For that, you need an organised and thoughtful grocery list so that you do not have to zig and zag all around the store to find your desired items. 

Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day, as it gives us the required energy to go about with our daily activities and tasks while keeping us full for a long time. A balanced breakfast must include a mix of essential nutrients and required minerals to keep us energised, and All Time Family Cake ensures just that. It contains essential nutrients that act as the fuel for our body that not only enables us to complete our daily activities but also keeps us full.

Winter in Bangladesh signifies three things; travelling across the country, badminton tournaments in every neighbourhood, and of course mouth-watering pithas to suit just about every palate. There are at least hundreds of different varieties of pithas. Some are associated with the harvest (Nabanna) in winter while some others are prepared on any grand occasions like weddings, Eid or Puja. Some are crunchy, some steamed and others delightfully soaked in sugar, molasses, milk or date palm syrup. Most of them are sweet, though there are some savoury pithas too for those of you who likes things spicy.

In this day and age, it’s very difficult to find time to do just about anything, meaning much less time in the kitchen, save for the weekends. But if the mood demands something scrumptious, lack of time is the last thing that will work as an excuse! These recipes are dedicated for those express situations where time is short but craving is not.

In the outskirts of the city, in the smaller communities, a dessert table means innovative local Christmas pithas and payesh. This year, The Flourist wants to bring a bit of global goodness to your dessert table. Offering cakes in 18 different flavours, some of their best work is in their Flourist Special Chocolate, Salted Caramel, Birthday Vanilla, and Lemon Meringue flavours! Their Christmas themed cakes and cupcakes are the perfect addition to liven up any party!

Since 1901, Lurpak by Arla has taken an unwavering approach to producing real, high-quality butter. Pure organic cream from Danish cows is used to create this soft, creamy, unmistakably fresh, and lightly scented organic butter, manufactured and packaged before it reaches consumers all over the world.

Breakfast is arguably the most important meal of the day. A good breakfast helps you to kickstart your day on a high tone. But preparing a good breakfast can seem like a daunting task, especially when you have to make everything from scratch or are tired of the same old items. To add new flavours to your first meal of the day, food items like – tortilla, milk bread, and croissant – can make preparing breakfast easier, personalised even, especially when they are already prepared and ready to use. While tortilla and milk bread might seem abundant in the market, croissant is usually only found in cafes and not something one has the time or skill to prepare at home.

A basic cup of coffee, black or with milk and sugar, does not always seem appealing. As our breakfast companion, we often crave a more delicate taste, something different like flavoured mocha, latte, or cappuccino! To make such flavours easily available to us and to satisfy our cravings, NESCAFÉ — the pioneer in Bangladesh's coffee market — is bringing multiple flavours of instant coffee.

Tired of the usual fish dishes you see during every wedding? Why not change things up this time and include these fresh new recipes to make sure your, or your loved one’s holud is the one everyone remembers for years to come.

In Bangladesh, most cafes and restaurants do not allow pets. Even if they do, there is no proper accommodation for those pets to settle in or for them to not be considered as being disruptive by others. Pat a Pet Cafe is fighting this notion by providing a safe and comfortable space for animals and people. With a friendly staff and the entire building being animal-friendly, with the added benefit of PAW Foundation being one floor below, this cafe is the perfect place for any animal lover. What makes this cafe more welcoming is that you can also bring in your pets.

Jaggery is a type of unrefined sugar made from palm or sugar cane. It is used extensively in both sweet and savoury dishes across India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. A dash of jaggery when added to vegetables like bitter gourd reduces the bitterness to a great extent. Jaggery is also used in the preparation of cakes, pithas, kheer, etc.

Located in Gulshan 2, The Flourist is a bespoke cake studio. To celebrate the Football World Cup 2022, The Flourist has launched their themed cakes and cupcakes for fans to choose from! You can now match your team's t-shirt with your cake. Available in a wide range of flavours, the price of cake starts from Tk 2310/800g. A box of 5 cupcakes is priced at Tk 1200.

There is nothing better than sitting in front of the TV, tuning in on the latest football games, and digging into your favourite supply of snacks. With FIFA World Cup 2022 now in full swing, it's time to start collecting the ultimate snack ideas you can easily munch on with your friends and family while watching the games! No matter which team you are rooting for to win (or lose), these delicious game-day snacks definitely pack a punch and satisfy every taste bud and desire!

A typical Chakma luncheon is simple but nutritious. Traditionally, from blanched boiled vegetable dishes to herbed less-oily fish, and meat served with a plate of jhum cultivated steamed rice, the food choice of indigenous people of Chittagong Hill Tracts changes every season. We have more than a hundred varieties of seasonal vegetables and fruits that grow around the year all over the hills. From sweet fruits to sour veggies and bitter herbs to spicy chillies, all of the distinctive flavours of the different ingredients are found on our lunch platter.

Mediterranean culture is known for its exquisitely vibrant cuisines that give you a delicious blend of foods made with finely sourced ingredients while making sure the food will be wholesome and healthy. With a view to promoting Italy's food production and gastronomic traditions abroad, an annual themed event called ‘The Week of Italian Cuisine in the World,’ was created in 2016 by Italy’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation's Directorate General for Country Promotion.

Mochi, a traditional rice cake, has been a huge part of Japan’s food culture for centuries. Although it has always been a staple snack in the country, mochi ice cream is the one whose popularity surpassed international borders. The pounded glutinous rice wrapped around delectable premium ice cream has been the cause of much hype in many countries in recent years. And thanks to M’OISHÎ Bangladesh, we now know why.

Kavan, a popular name among multi-cuisine restaurants of Khilgaon, is all set to welcome the foodies of Dhanmondi to its new outlet, Kavan Signature. Located on the 11th floor of Gawsia Twin Peak at Satmasjid Road, Dhanmondi, Kavan Signature has the perfect blend of amazing food, a beautiful interior, and a cosy environment that provides a relaxing experience for its guests.