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Your child is a reflection of you
It is not what you do for your children, but what you have taught them to do for themselves, that will make them successful human beings - Ann Landers
12 October 2015, 18:00 PM
Vegetables all the way
For the mixed vegetable yoghurt curry (korma) we have employed Sylheti/Assamese wild kakrol, Sylheti/Assamese squash and farmed Kakrol from the flat land, which are much smaller in size, nevertheless taste just the same.
12 October 2015, 18:00 PM
Ode to greens
Lady fingers and pumpkin curry with mustard and poppy seeds
12 October 2015, 18:00 PM
Beyond the Recipe
Inspired by a seven year old cooking Boeuf Bourguignon on television, we are often tempted to attempt making macarons and meringues at home.
7 October 2015, 18:00 PM
Pimple care
Turmeric has antiseptic properties that fight the bacteria that causes pimple and reduces their spread on the skin.
5 October 2015, 18:00 PM
Fish Favourites
For as long as I can remember, I loved fish. When I complain about chicken, I opt for a fish meal. It's soft, flaky, takes minutes to cook and is super flavourful!
5 October 2015, 18:00 PM
For The Quintessential Dining Experience
For a long while now, Dhaka city has been considered the ultimate hub of foodies. With very few options of activities around, eating out seems to be the best bet when in need of a good rendezvous.
5 October 2015, 18:00 PM
How to Qurbani BBQ like a Pro
Dos and don'ts for barbecuing.
23 September 2015, 18:00 PM
Keeping it cool: the right refrigerator
Tired of having to store your fresh Qurbani meat in your neighbour's fridge? Or does your fridge become unusable during the months after the holy festival when it is filled to the brim with everyone from your neighbours to your guards to your maids all storing their sacrificial meat in your ice box?
21 September 2015, 18:00 PM
Dried meat
With advancement of technology we now have many ways of preserving meat. Drying meat under normal temperatures, humidity and circulation of the air, including direct influence of sun rays, is probably the oldest method of meat preservation.
21 September 2015, 18:00 PM
(O)ffal-ly Good
Heat oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degree F). Grease a one kg loaf tin. Melt butter in a frying pan, add liver and fry over briskest until browned on all sides. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain and cool on absorbent paper, then mince.
21 September 2015, 18:00 PM
A mouthful of Chittagong
I miss the city where I grew up.. Chittagong, with its numerous hillocks and fields and beaches is a sharp contrast to the overcrowded, hectic and chaotic Dhaka. It had given me an amazing childhood.
14 September 2015, 18:00 PM
Mixed in Masalas
The word 'marinade' was derived from French, Spanish word 'marino', which means 'pickle in brine', in the late 17th century.
14 September 2015, 18:00 PM
Dipped in marinade
Hunter beef is a great dish for Eid-ul-Adha; ideal for cool evenings with tea or coffee. A simple meaty dish for meat lovers to enjoy.
14 September 2015, 18:00 PM
Boudi'r Dokan
A very big attraction for us in Shantiniketan is this little shack by the Prantik rail station.
31 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Iram's Café
The café culture in Dhaka over the past decade has seen incredible evolution. There are cafés serving everything from filling savoury dishes to sweets and snacks.
31 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Gardenia churrascaria
Not all cuts of meat are created equal. The unique parts of bovine anatomy translate to distinct tastes and there are not many places in Dhaka where you can enjoy the broad range of delicacies under one roof. A churrascaria -- Brazilian barbeque and grill restaurant -- is a genre of eatery that allows you to do just that.
31 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Mitali Homestay – an oasis of calm
We went back to Shantiniketan. After 4 long years. And found that the place has changed almost beyond recognition.
24 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Deshi favourites
Preparing kacchi is no longer exclusive to the skilful mastery of authentic “baburchis”.
24 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Traditional Feasting
The word 'kebab' is derived from an Arabic word 'Cabob' which means 'to burn or char'. Most of the famous kebabs like Galouti, Shami and Kakori originated in the Royal kitchens.
17 August 2015, 18:00 PM