ASK MAYA APA

I am a 60-year-old male. I have had hypertension for the past two years. During my routine check–up, I got to know that my prostate is now enlarged; that was six months ago and at that time my PSA was 3.5ng/ml.
9 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Cocoa Cravings

Even the laziest of us excitedly break out the pots and pans when random mouth-watering delicacies grace our screens.
4 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Twist of taste

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Coat a baking pan with butter. Place the cooked, sweet potato flesh, eggs, coconut oil, honey, and vanilla extract in the base of a food processor.
2 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Winter veggies

This is a delicious Bengali side dish, easy to rustle up and goes well with rice. Sheem shorshe tastes heavenly when simmered in mustard paste until soft and tender.
2 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Sonic salutations to the sun

Surya Namaskar has many benefits. Here are a few: weight loss, better blood circulation, strengthening of muscles and joints, improved flexibility and toning, improved digestion and respiration, improved sleep, reduced depression and anxiety, regularised menstrual cycle, reduced blood sugar level, detoxification of the body and calming of the mind.
26 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Making memories

Nazmus Sakib, Associate Producer of Channel 24, and his four friends have already established themselves in their chosen career but food was always their ultimate dream and after months of planning and investment of time, love and care, Café Memoire was born.
19 December 2016, 18:00 PM

A merry feast for Christmas at The Westin

Seafood salad with celery and cherry tomatoes
19 December 2016, 18:00 PM

DIVINE FLAVOURS OF INDIA

Two delightful recipes from the Khana Khazana kitchen.
14 December 2016, 18:00 PM

The Magic of Pan-Asian Cuisine

Lotus E'tang is an upscale restaurant at the prestigious location of Gulshan South Avenue. It has recently begun operations featuring a wide range of Pan-Asian cuisine.
12 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Straight From Kitchen: Exquisite Flavours of American Chinese

The recipes have been prepared by Syed Tazammul Huq, Executive Chef, Watercress Restaurant, Dhaka.
8 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Kitchen mash-ups

Wash and clean chicken, cut the pieces lengthwise. Cut all vegetables as well, each piece 2-inch in length. Boil chicken with salt and 3 cups of water.
5 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Healthy eating at Café Capp & Cinno

Unearthing a place where food served is both healthy and delicious has been on my bucket list for a while now before I gladly crossed it off as I located Café Capp & Cinno.
5 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Hanging on in quiet desperation?

Many Bangladeshis experience depression and anxiety, but the general mass lack awareness on the causes, the symptoms or treatment of mental illnesses. Often people are even oblivious to fact that they suffer from mild to severe forms of depression.
5 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Looking out for the silent killer

Thank you for sharing your problem with us. We really appreciate that you felt confident in sharing your family history with us and we are sorry for your loss.
5 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Mostakim – a tale of broken dreams

In my first stint in Dhaka, I had the good fortune of visiting Mostakim in Mohammadpur.
5 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Grilling Some North American Classics

These recipes have been prepared by Mitun Paul, Head Chef and Continental Chef, Spitfire.
1 December 2016, 09:12 AM

Understanding HIV and AIDS

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a form of virus that may cause an infection, but AIDS is a condition or a syndrome.
28 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Making life easier for the host

The weddings may be over but the long list of post-wedding luncheons and dinners have just begun. The following are some recipes
28 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Seasonal pickles

The kitchen bazars are now flooded with a variety of fresh vegetables. To make best use of them while they last, pickling them is a good option. The following are quite simple, hassle free preparations (although not necessarily made from winter vegetables) and will last a long time with proper preservation.
28 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Pickling winter veggies

The days seem cooler and the early morning hours, somewhat cold. But even before the temperature showed signs of a changing
21 November 2016, 18:00 PM