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Gordon Ramsay & Hemant Oberoi Cook For Mumbai Tonight

From Bombay Times, Times of India. TOO MANY COOKS... WHAT’S COOKING? Hemant Oberoi, Hillary Clinton and Gordon Ramsay This... -

Bombay Duck Or Mumbai Duck?!?

Shiv Sena , the opposition party in Maharashtra is at it again. They are up in arms against the use of the name ‘Bombay’ (the former name of Mumbai). They’d officially changed the name of the city some years ago when they were the ruling party here... -

Cuisine Tours In Mumbai - The New Thing

  Cuisine tours in Mumbai – the new thing  for gourmet tourists coming to India especially for experiencing the varied culinary delights which cannot be found anywhere else. Mumbai food tour are meant to deliver culinary experiences... -

Mumbai Menu

Mumbai menu is famous for its wide array of sumptuous dishes which are spicy, tangy, hot and mouthwatering. The traditional Mumbai platter consists of curries, rice curd, vegetables, salad and sweets but the people here enjoy their own variety of fast food.... -

Top Restaurants In Mumbai

This guide on the b est restaurants in Mumbai offers you a sneak peak into the various fodo destinations in Mumbai - right from the simple snacks to the most elegant cuisines.  Mumbai located in Eastern part of India serves as the financial... -

Top 10 Mumbai Street Food

  From the humble vada pav and bhel puri to dhoklas and masala dosa and chow mein, you will be able to find everything as street eats in Mumbai. Catering to the appetite of 20 million plus people, the wide assortment of delightfully rich... -

Mumbai Dabbawalas To Parade On Republic Day

About 6 years ago, when British Prince Charles came visiting to India, he made it a point to meet the Mumbai Dabbawalas (tiffin box carriers) and even invited them to his wedding with the Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla Parker Bowles. This year, these Dabbawalas... -

Mumbai Food Festival

  Mumbai , the financial capital of India does not lag behind when it comes to food either. This year’s Mumbai Food Festival termed as ‘Salaam Mumbai ‘ is  a celebration of the mouth watering cuisine, available in Mumbai. With 17... -

Mumbai Kitchen Essentials

A Mumbai kitchen should be well-stocked with the traditional tools as well as latest kitchen gadgets. Here is a reference guide to provide you information about the right set of tools to choose for your Mumbai kitchen. A few must have... -

The Mumbai Heat

Today decided to take a walk on the streets of Mumbai. The street food of Mumbai is known for its huge variety and taste. Ranging from the bhelpuri, pani puri, the vada pav to pav bhaji and many more. However, with the rising mercury levels I decided to... -

Cameron Diaz's Fav Pizza Now Available In Mumbai

Are you the kind of celebrity fan who would do anything, even travel from city to city just so that you can be a part of their life in a minor way? Then, Mumbai is calling!! If you love Miley Cyrus or Cameron Diaz then you can at least be a part of their food... -

Vada Pav:lifeline Of Mumbai

Vada Pav (also spelled Wada Pav ) is an Indian vegetarian fast food commonly eaten in Maharashtra , India . It consists of a vada , served in a bun ( pav ).   The vada... -

Iftar At Md. Ali Road, Mumbai

On Tuesday, we went to Mohammed Ali Road In Mumbai. I'm very fond of the Jama Masjid area in Delhi for it's awesome Mughlai food...Md. Ali Road is its equivalent in Mumbai. We relished some of the best Tandoori fare. The USP of this place is... -

Travelogue - Delhi-udaipur-ahmedabad-mumbai

We'd gone to Delhi to be with family. After our stay, my wife wanted to get her car to Mumbai. Instead of having it tansported, we decided to drive down. The trip was great fun and also an eye opener. Got our car papers in order just... -

Facts About Taj Mahal Hotel Mumbai

The Taj Mahal Hotel was a landmark creation when it opened for business back in 1903. We mark the milestones in the journey of this monument to its present status as the jewel in the crown of India's hospitality industry   The... -

Pavbhaji Bites

Pavbhaji Bites Ingredients: 8 French Bread Pieces (1 Inch) 1 Cup Pavbhaji Shredded Cheese Chopped Cilantro for garnishing Click Here to read complete recipe >>> ... -

Chicken Eating Chicken!

I don't really know what all chicken feed on, but when I was shooting for my television show, during lunch break I noticed that it was eating time for the chicken, too! (Food Fun, Mumbai Trivia, Maharashtra, Mumbai, Vaitharna) -

Donut Pics

Had the opportunity to shoot the start to finish donut making process at the AMERICAN DONUT SHOPPE ( www.americandonutshoppe.com ) in Mumbai. Here are some pics. You can also watch the video at http://www.ifood.tv/node/13661 Dough being cut... -

Chai-na At Kala Ghoda

The Kala Ghoda Festival (an annual cultural event in Mumbai) ended today. I paid a visit on 2 days and was tempted to go again...the ambience is colourful, festive and a great getaway from all the chaos that is there in a regular Mumbaikar's life. The... -

'train' Delivery-food Delivered To Your Seat!

Most cities, big and small, have home delivery. Mumbai’s right at the top where I’ve had from a window A.C. to a cup of tea delivered home. Last month we were travelling from Mumbai to Patna by train when I came across this ad pasted near... -

My Husband Is A Wonderful Cook :kajol

Hubby Ajay Devgan is a wonderful cook and dishes up mouth-watering Mughlai and Chinese cuisine, vouches Bollywood actor Kajol, while admitting that she is a "bad cook".   Nice Couple :Kajol and Ajay Devgan ... -

Chefs In Bollywood

                         Chefs in BOLLYWOOD AMITABH BACHCHAN IN "CHEENIKUM"  : playing a interesting role of Chef ... -

Drying Papad On A Car Roof

Papad is a thin Indian wafer/cracker/flatbread. Recipes may vary, but typically it is made from lentil, chickpea, black gram or rice flour. Salt and peanut oil are added to make a dough, which can be flavored with seasonings such as chili, cumin, garlic or... -

Chakki Mein Pis Gaye!

I was on my way for a meeting in Tardeo (Mumbai) when I spotted these three men (workers) in a flour mill (aata chakki) enjoying their afternoon siesta. They must've been too tired to let the noise from the traffic and construction work across the road... -

Have Money? Eat For Free!

There’s always a problem for change (loose currency) (or ‘chhutta’ or ‘khulla’ or ‘khudra’ or 'chillar' in Hindi). I’ve faced it while buying tickets in buses, at local train stations, at shops, with the home delivery guy-everyone... -

Delhi 6 - Paradise For Foodies

For food, my favourite place in India is Delhi-6 or Dilli-6 in Hindi. For those who don’t know, the ‘6’ in Delhi-6 denotes the pincode/zipcode of the area. It’s actually, Delhi – 110006. No other part of the city is referred to like this.... -

Frieda's A Foodie

Freida Pinto picture: Viral Bhayani Frieda is a Foodie!   She is a non-vegetarian, adores Italian cuisine and especially seafood such as seafood risotto with porcinis is a favourite. Amongst Indian... -

India's Best Foods

MUMBAI:           Bombay, we once called it.....but now it’s Mumbai. And it is a favorite large city in India, with a dizzying array of dining options. You could, of course, eat here for a long time without finding anything... -

Living Only On Milk For 3 Decades!

This is from a news article that I read in 'Mumbai Mirror' a few days ago. Parents tired of coaxing their kids to drink milk would find in this Mumbai resident an ideal role model. For, over the last 33 years, Anil... -

Cooking The Ifood Way - I Attempted Snigdha's Egg Biryani Recipe

I came across this recipe http://www.ifood.tv/recipe/egg_biryani (Thank you, Snigdha) just yesterday and thought of trying it out. Earlier too I’ve wanted to attempt some of the stuff posted on ifood but was lazy. This time though, I brought myself to... -

Disco Papaya, Nylon Dhokla!!!

I came across these funky names in the local mall...there's a papaya that's called a 'Disco Papaya' and a kind of dhokla that has the word 'Nylon' prefixed to it. I tried to find the reasons for the unique nomenclature,... -

In India, Cricket = Religion

There are no two ways about it. In India, Cricket = Religion. Infact, the various religions that we follow, at times, pull us apart...but there's one that gets us together - CRICKET. The 25th of September was the final day of the 10 day long... -

Ganesh Festival

Ganesh Festival Campaign (Sattvik Picture of Lord Ganesh by Sanatan Sanstha) Ganesh Chaturthi Festival is a day on which Lord Ganesha Lord , the son of Shiva and Parvati , is believed to bestow his presence on... -

Rama Nayak's Udipi Shri Krishna Boarding

Rama Nayak's Udipi Shri Krishna Boarding Ram Nayak's Udipi Shri Krishna Boarding is said to be the world's first Udipi restaurant.  I am not sure but I love this South Indian way of eating on a banana leaf!  Easy way to... -

Suggest The Dard-e-disco Menu For Srk!

Yes…yes…yes…"Om Shanti Om"   is now super hit!    Shahrukh and deepika in "Om Shanti Om"     Producer and star Shah Rukh Khan ,Deepika Padukone and film-maker Farah Khan don’t have to... -

Birthday Menu For Juhi Chawala!

Juhi Chawla ( born 13 November 1967 in Ludhiana, Punjab, India) is an award-winning Indian actress who appears in Bollywood films.  From beauty contests, she moved into film - with her movie debut being Sultanat in 1986. Her first big hit in... -

Birthday Menu For Sushmita Sen!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ! Sushmita Sen was born on November 19, 1975 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. She is a well-known Bollywood actress and was Miss Universe in 1994. MANY MANY HAPPY... -

Breakfast With Pav-bhaji !

Pav bhaji is a fast food dish native to Maharashtra and is popular in most metros in India. In Marathi   pav means bread and bhaji means a curry and vegetable mix. The serving of pav bhaji consists of the bhaji (a potato based curry) and the... -

Big B : Sexiest Vegetarian

  Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan turns 66 on October 11, 2008 , yet the superstar-super actor continues to churn out potboilers year after year. The veteran has been facing the camera for almost four decades now but he just... -

"paan" Flavoured Condoms

  “PAAN” FLAVOURED CONDOMS India ’s first customized condom for sex workers and World’s only condom available in “Paan” flavour. The good old paan with its addictive flavour is now... -

Chocolate Cake

CHOCOLATE CAKE Ingredients: Coco 2tsp,refined flour 2 cups,baking soda 2tsp,refined oil or melted butter -11/2 cups, powdered sugar 11/2 cups ,3 Eggs,  Few Chocobits. Variation: If Brown sugar is available use that.This will give... -

My Love For Shaami Kababs

The first time I tried Shaami or Shammi Kabab was at Nirula’s in Connaught Place, New Delhi…and was hooked. Though Nirula’s serves pretty decent variety, I always end up ordering for Shaami Kabab everytime I visit the famous restaurant. There are many... -

North Indian Cusine

North Indian cuisine is distinguished by the higher proportion-wise use of dairy products; milk , paneer , ghee (clarified butter ), and yoghurt (yogurt, yoghourt) are all common ingredients. Gravies are... -

Just Ask For 'hcf'

We human beings don’t like long names. We’d rather abbreviate everything…it’s convenient and it also saves time! We’ve done it very regularly with films (DDLJ, K3G), with celebs (SRK, BIG B, J-LO & K-JO), with film genres (Sci-Fi, Rom-Com), with... -

Old Clothes For New Utensils!

As a child, I was always intrigued by women who moved in the gullies with a bundle on their head, exchanging new utensils (usually of steel or aluminium) and plastic buckets, for old clothes. This sight is very common in small towns in India  & is... -

Slumdog Cocktails

When the whole of India (and the world) is HIGH on the Slumdog triumph at the Oscars , how can the restaurants and pubs in Mumbai stay far behind? Bars owners are getting creative and have come up with some great shots and cocktails, dedicated... -

Slumdog Takes 8 Awards!

 Indians, led by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, today welcomed the success of “Slumdog Millionaire” at the Oscars, cheering most for the best music award given to the composer A. R. Rahman . “Slumdog” won eight awards at the... -

Suggest The Diwali Menu For Film Stars!

O f all the festivals celebrated in India, Diwali is by far the most glamorous and important. Enthusiastically enjoyed by people of every religion, its magical and radiant touch creates an atmosphere of joy and festivity. Bollywood also... -

Kitchen As Sanctuary: The Healing Touch

I read this very interesting article in The Times of India. Its been written by MARGUERITE THEOPHIL. The writer is a Mumbai-based organisational consultant, personal growth coach and workshop leader. Many ancient medical texts refer to food as medicine.... -

Creating Diamonds From Tequila!

    Earlier this month, a friend of mine gifted a diamond pendant to his wife on her first birthday after their wedding. Next month, my wife will celebrate her first birthday since we tied the knot and she’s already (very cutely) hinted at a... -

Diwali In Bollywood Films!

Diwali - the festival of light is regarded as one of the most important and glamorous festival among all of the festivals celebrated in India. It is one such festival, which is celebrated by all throughout the country. Diwali in Bollywood ... -

Suggest The Birthday Menu For Aishwarya!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY   AISHWARYA !   Aishwarya Rai Bachchan   born on November 1, 1973, is an Indian actress. Prior to her career in film, she worked as a model and gained fame for winning the Miss... -

Valentine Aphrodisiac Dessert - Paan

It’s the Valentine season. There’s love all around. There are flowers, chocolates, diamonds, and of course, candle-lit dinners…and what better way to round off a romantic meal than a HEART-SHAPED PAAN!     Paan leaves    ... -

How To Avoid Burned-yet-raw Grilled Chicken?????

Food Burning Questions How to avoid burned-yet-raw grilled chicken   Whenever I make chicken on the grill, it winds up burned on the outside, or raw on the inside -- or both. What's the... -

Valentine's Recommended Blogs

There's quite a bit on the site about Valentine's Day. These are some of the blogs that talk about the celebration of love. I'm sure I've missed some...especially those that haven't been tagged with the word 'Valentine'.... -

Janmashtami Cuisine

Today is Janmashtami . Janmashtami is celebrated in India to mark the birth of Lord Krishna . The rituals and customs observed on this day are varied. There’s fasting by devotees, chanting of mantras and shlokas, singing devotional songs, dancing to... -

Funny Food Quotes-must Read

All you see, I owe to spaghetti. Sophia Loren I do not like broccoli. And I haven't liked it since I was a little kid and my mother made me eat it. And I'm President of the United States and I'm not going to eat any... -

White Wine And Cheese: It's A Beautiful Friendship

White wine and cheese: It's a beautiful friendship A bold Muenster or Roquefort bumps up hard against a red, but swoons when paired with the right white.     I'd always saved the last of my... -

Drink In The Scents Of Summer

Drink in the scents of summer Over-oaked white wines are out. Bring on the aromatics: jasmine and peach blossoms and verbena and thyme.   Aroma therapy         ... -

Starting A Food Business

Starting a Food Business Starting a food business is a formidable task. Expensive research must be done to derive a suitable recipe for commercial production. This is followed by tests that have to consider shelf life as well as the cost of... -

I Like Poubaji

I would like to more about paubjji they way they make in Mumbai Click this link- Pav Bhaji Click this link- Pav Bhaji at Juhu Beach. The video should give you a very good idea. (Thoughts, part--1, Maryland, Rockville, usa) -

Timeout Food Awards 2011 Bring Out The Best Of Indian Hospitality

Bollywood stars shone down at the Timeout Food Awards 2011, which was held at Mumbai’s Taj Lands End hotel.   The venue itself is impressive enough to overshadow the event and those who are regulars there would vouch for this... -

Amitabh Bachchan In India's Biggest Food Fest

Mumbai, Dec 7: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan stole the show when he arrived at the venue of India's biggest food festival in Mumbai today. Bachchan, himself a lover of delicious food, was seen unveiling a book and meeting visitors at the three-day... -

International Chef Nobu Gives India A Miss

Disappointing news for all those who have been waiting for Japanese restaurateur Nobu Matsuhisa, who is popularly known for his fusion cuisine blending traditional Japanese dishes with South American particularly Peruvian and Argentine ingredients.... -

The Kala Ghoda Fair 2008

  The Kala Ghoda Fair has come to be a much looked forward to event in Mumbai, India. It is held at Kala Ghoda, South Mumbai and plays the perfect host to huge numbers of people from all over India, abroad and of course the enthusiastic Mumbaiites. The... -

Bollywood At Heartthrobs' Wedding

  Security personnel stand in front of decorative illuminations at Prateeksha, one of the two residences of Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan , during the wedding of Bachchan's son Abhishek and Bollywood actress ... -

Yammi Yammi Food Hot Spots Of India

YAMMI… YAMMI…..SPOTS OF INDIA 1.Karim’s, Delhi------------------Kabab and Mutton Barra 2.Kesar Da Dhaba,Amritsar----lachedar parantha &firni 3.Bade Miyan,Mumbai---------chicken tikka&paneer masala 4.Azziya,Haidrabad------------ biryani... -

Home Making And Hotel Cooking; Hand In Hand Now!!!

Read about any celebrity interview and they will say that they miss the home cooked food when they travel abroad. “Ghar ka khana” is what we all crave for and cannot live without it for many days.       ... -

Peta Names London "best City For Vegetarians"

PETA has christened London the best City for vegetarians. PETA chose London for this title over New York, Mumbai , Los Angeles and Melbourne!!! Coincidentaly on the same day,  Sir Paul McCartney launched a new PETA campaign in London exposing the... -

Rasgulla: National Sweet Of India

Rasgulla   is a dessert from Orissa,Bihar and Bengal consisting of balls of unripened cheese or cottage cheese (chenna) soaked in a sugary syrup. Enjoy Rasgulla at: ... -

Regional Taste Of India

Traditionally India is famous for its food world over.Every region of India is famous for the some or the other type of food.such as.... 1.LITTI-CHOKHA of PATNA(BIHAR) 2.PETHA of AGRA(U.P.) 3.BHEL-PURI of MUMBAI(MAHARASTRA) ... -

Food From Indian Streets....

Indian street foods are famous in all over world. Street food is food obtainable from a street-corner vendor, typically from a make shift or portable stall. While most street foods are regional, many are not, having spread beyond their region of... -

Upma Gains The Upper Hand

  Floyd Cardoz, the erstwhile owner of Tabla, a high-end eatery in New York made it to the finals of the “Top Chef Masters” contest held at Los Angeles on 15 June and won! The humble  South Indian breakfast dish   ... -

Indian Hotel Industry Blossoming

Spreading over 3m square kilometres, India rises in the snowy peaks of Kashmir in the north, and falls to the tropical shores of Kerala's southern tip. In the west the barren rocky deserts of Rajasthan provide an arid, hostile environment, while in... -

Eye Care For Computer Users..by Varun

i . Know your eyes Tears : The first line of defence, they also serve as lubrication by keeping the eyes moist and nourished; they also have a corrective lens function. Eyelids : Their main job is to protect your eyes... -

Climatic Change In India

INDIA , like China and Brazil, is a fast growing economy and a key contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. The World Resources Institute ranks India as the fifth largest annual emitter in the world. But, as a developing country, India has no binding... -

Holi Lunch Menu (non Veg)

Here is a delicious Holi Lunch Menu. Holi is a festival of color celebrated in India. This makes the life colorful and you too make it more enjoyable with the following menu.   Holi Lunch Menu ; 1.... -

Kareena Eating Normal

Actress Kareena Kapoor has made a statement that the rumors about her fainting on the sets of the film "Tashan" after starving herself the whole day is all false. The star feels that she has a responsibility towards the youngsters especially the... -

Travelogue - Delhi-udaipur

Carrying on from : http://www.ifood.tv/blog/delhi_udaipur_ahmedabad_mumbai_day_1   http://www.ifood.tv/blog/delhi_udaipur_ahmedabad_mumbai_day_2_part_1 On Day 2, in the evening, we visit the Monsoon palace. The rulers... -

Ifood-way To Go!

          I was pleasantly surprised to find out that www.ifood.tv   is actually getting very popular here (I’m writing from Mumbai and I have been featuring stuff…mainly street food).... -

Children And Safe Drinking Water

I am talking about water again, but this subject is not as frivolous as whether to drink bottled water or not.  This is a very heart wrenching problem. 50% of the world's school age children do not have access to safe drinking water.  Does... -

Miss World And Bollywood Heartthrob Rai Is Engaged.

After days of media speculation, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai finally got engaged in Mumbai on Sunday. The engagement ceremony took place at the Bachchans' residence soon after the couple landed from the premiere of their latest film... -

A Week At An Irani Cafe

A few years ago, I worked at an Irani Cafe for a week. I wasn't employed by them but I CHOSE to work there, in order to prepare for a role in a bollywood film. Eventually, the film didn't take off then, but in those seven days, I got to... -

Mallika Sherawat Jalebi

  The  Mallika Sherawat jalebi  is making news waves. Did you know that on June 14, 2011, she was in Mumbai making very hot jalebis? Why? Was she planning to save the world, one jalebi at a time? Has she... -

Top 10 Indian Street Food

  The street foods from India are so delicious and tasty that they have carved a niche for themselves among world street foods. The delicious delights of Indian cuisine come at a comparatively cheaper price. Here is a crispy guide to the top 10... -

Chef Manish Mehrotra Wins ‘foodistan’ Finale

Judge, noted foodie, and media personality Vir Sanghvi called him “Amitabh Bachchan of the Indian Kitchen” and he remained undefeated in as many as 6 cook-offs on the reality TV show “Foodistan.” However, nothing matched the feeling of elation for... -

Food The Most Beautiful Part Of Life

food means khana in our own national language.the word itself brings water in my mouth.my tounge and teeth are always ready to have food in any form at any time and at any place. food  lovers are divided into two categories vegetarian... -

Goa Beach Dinner Diet!

As I have said before, the beaches of Goa are one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.   charming scene of anjuna beach   It was dawn and one of the most beautiful scenes in the world emerged. The setting sun at the... -

How To Obtain Maximum Juice From A Fresh Lemon !

Lemon a citrus acid fruit, is always known for its appealing color, odor and flavor and used for culinary purposes. Lemon slices garnish fish or meat; lemon juice is used in rice preparation, lemonade; as a flavoring for cake icings, pudding, and many more. ... -

India's Top Food Critic Is Missing From Taj Hotel - Terrorist Were In Her Bathroom

Sabina Sehgal Saikia India's top food critic was in a corner room at the sixth floor of Taj Hotel. She text messaged her husband couple of time and the last message from her was - "they are in my bathroom". Thereafter no communication from her.... -

India Gets Its Master Chef On The First Day Of 2012

The year began with a bang for MasterChef India 2 finalist Shipra Khanna who won the coveted title of the show on the 1 st of Jan 2012. The grand finale was aired over the weekend with Akshay Kumar, the celebrity judge   landing... -

India Hotel Management Institutes

• Institute For International Management & Technology - Engaged in offering undergraduate degree courses in hotel and restaurant management. • Hospitality College - Offers 3 years degree/ diploma courses in... -

Research Proves Snacks Eat Into Dinner For Children

Snacks are usually small portions of  food which we tend to munch on between meals. Children’s are more addicted to snacks than adults but did you know that snacks eat into dinner ? You should not be ignoring this fact. According to a recent... -

Sneak Peek At Gadkari Jr's Big Fat Wedding Celebrations

  Nikhil Gadkari, BJP chief Nitin Gadkari’s son, tied the knot with Rutuja Pathak, a Sanskrit Master’s student and daughter of banker Purushottam Pathak on Thrusday 3 rd December 2010…God, what a big fat BJP wedding it was! Austerity was... -

A Sneak Peek At Indian Fast Food

Vaddas and Dose Vaddas are savory donuts deep fried and served with sambar & chutney. Yum! Masala Dose (pron. DOSA) is a rice-flour pancake stuffed with a veggie malasa and rolled burrito style with plenty of ghee.   Frankies... -

Bipasha Basu’s Cypriot Date With Baklava

Bollywood beauty Bipasha Basu is in Cyprus these days, holidaying with friends and dipping into the Turkish treasure of sweetmeats like Baklava. However, that certainly doesn’t mean that she is giving her diet a miss, not at all! In fact, even while gorging... -

Best Upcoming Hotels In 2008

Her is a list of some great new properties slated to launch in 2008 Europe       Kempinski Dukes Palace, Bruges, Belgium Opening in a former 15th-century palace in February, this new five-star... -

Rs 26 Million ($600,000) Lunch

'Rs 2.6cr for lunch is my guru dakshina ' 4 Jul 2007, 0006 hrs IST , Chidanand Rajghatta , TIMES NEWS NETWORK     EXPENSIVE... -

Top3 Of World's Top 6 Hotels Owned By Oberai - Conde Nast Magazine

It is widely known that Patels own almost 25% of US motels, but did you know that top3 of World's top6 hotels are owned by Oberai.  Properties owned and managed by Oberoi are right on top of all lists of best hotels... -

Food Court At Ram Lila Grounds, Delhi

For those who don't know: In short, Dussehra is a 10 day hindu festival celebrated to mark the victory of Lord Ram over the evil Rakshas Monarch, Ravan . The final day marks the death of Ravan at the hands of Ram. ... -

Iftar Saviors At Jama -masjid!

Here is a glimpse of life around Jama Masjid in the holy month of fasting……RAMADAN!     Awespiring image of Jama -Masjid       Iftaari Marketing is going... -

Donating Body For Animal Rights – Peta’s Ingrid Newkirk’s Unique Will!

You may have heard of a lot of ‘wills’ that people make to live on after death through varied means or donating one’s property or money for the general good. But here is the unique will of PETA co-founder Ingrid Newkirk. She plans to donate her body... -

Popular Navratri Foods: Top 10 Navratri Food To Serve

  The Navratri, festival of nine nights is commonly celebrated throughout the country with special Navratri food. Navratri is a festival of fasting, feasting and celebration. Navratri Food items are especially prepared... -

Amazing Tandoori Chicken Filled With Spinach And Figs

Ever Eaten Tandoori Chicken Stuffed with Spinach and Figs? If not read on.... The "What i ate last night" series On sunday, sep 23, 2007, i happend to visit, Purnima Restaurant, whose chef, Vikas Khanna is a popular ifood... -

Happy Birthday Big B!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU !!! AMITABH BACHCHAN :STAR OF THE MILLENIUM MANY MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY!!! Original Name:  Amitabh Bachchan Nick Name:  Amit Commonly Known Name:  BIG B Date of... -

Holi As I Remember It.

As a kid Holi meant colors and games and fun. Growing up I enjoyed this festival with my cousins and siblings and the best part used to be the togetherness we felt. It mostly was a   family thing for us. We never left the house to play with other people. ... -

Biriyani - Delicious Sunday Lunch

The biriyani is my favorite dish. If you would give me a chance to choose what I would like to eat for Sunday lunch then 9 out of 10 times it is going to be “Chicken Biriyani”. I love the flavors that make this rice and chicken dish so very special.... -

Travel India And Food

I have been away on a wonderful holiday in a beautiful destination. The destination is none other than the  the picturesque state of Kerala. No doubt it is referred to as the God’s Own Country. The lush greenery, the serene setting, the exotic food and... -

Patent For 'tirupati Laddu'

This article is from The Times of India, Mumbai (8 June, 2008)   Patent for Tirupati laddu Tirupati: The sacred laddu ‘prasadam’, popularly known as ‘Tirupati laddu’ at the famous hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara... -

Bollywood’s Fetish For Italian Food

Bollywood’s fetish for Italian food is worth a mention! Just ask anyone from the industry and you will realize how Bollywood is closely associated with Italian food. These foods  are loved for breakfast, brunch, lunch, snack and dinner menus. It is... -

Obama's Dinner Date With Indian Pm

  After spending a high spirited day in Mumbai, it was the eating time for the US President, Barack Obama  in Delhi. The ITC Maurya, New Delhi gave a traditional welcome to Obama yesterday morning. Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle... -

Top Indian Restaurants In Chicago

Known for its healing properties, strong aroma and flavor and striking colors, Indian spices enjoy a worldwide fan following. Some of the top Indian restaurants in Chicago have therefore been a favorite of both many Indian settled abroad and the Chicago... -

The Little Master’s Diet And Fitness Mantra

Even after over 19 years of illustrious cricketing career, Sanchin Tendulkar’s fitness can give any teenager a run for his money. Yes, we are taking about the Little Master’s incredible fitness and there are many pundits who believe that Sachin can carry... -

Wedding Menu - Bombay Style

AMCHI MUMBAI   WRITTEN BY ME IN TIMES OF INDIA ( KOLKATA EDITION , FEW OF YEARS BACK ) You might think what can a Maharashtrian host serves in his daughter’s wedding dinner ? well, they have much diversity of menus. ... -

Kudampuli (garcinia Cambogia)

  Kudampuli Other names: Garcinia Cambogia, Garcinia gummi-gutta, Kerala Tamarind, Brindal berry, Malabar Tamarind, Gambooge. Kudampuli is a vital ingredient in Kerala fish curries. In olden days, during the weddings, the fish... -

Funny Food Ads: Amul Moppet Steals Hearts

When Steve Jobs left this world last year, he left a legacy behind. This legacy is best represented in an advertisement published by Amul, an Indian brand, which has catered to the daily needs of millions of Indians for the past more than half a century.... -

Samosa:the King Of Indian Snacks

Samosa is a very popular snack in India and also the rest of Southern Asia. Due to its overwhelming popularity, Samosa is conferred the title “ The King of Indian Snacks ”.               ... -

Mcdonald’s Changing Its Colors In India

McDonald’s is changing its traditional colors in its India outlets, in keeping with its global strategy to lure more adult customers to its restaurants worldwide. In its costliest makeover till date, the fast-food chain is going from its classic... -

Kareena Kapoor Diet

    Kareena Kapoor – an actress, a fashion icon, champion of healthy weight loss… the list of sobriquets may never end. We all readily agree with all these sobriquets, but I am biased more towards her role in... -

Rashmi Uday Singh Brings ‘a Vegetarian In Paris’

Known for the different paths that she takes in her quest for good food, author and food critic Rashmi Uday Singh has done it again. She has written a book titled, “A Vegetarian in Paris,” which is the first-ever guide for a vegetarian to the city of... -

‘starbucks Of India’ To Sell Espresso Machines Too

It has been called the ‘ Starbucks of India ’ and just like its US counterpart, "Café Coffee Day" (CCD) is diversifying into areas other than selling just coffee and eatables. CCD has now decided to sell espresso machines and  will begin... -

Food At 'jama Masjid'

On the eve of Eid, we went to Jama Masjid (Delhi) at midnight. As expected, the area was brightly lit, the atmosphere was festive. The ambience outside Jama Masjid has always intrigued me. I've been there quite a few times, especially for inexpensive but... -

My Bombay Kitchen

    My Bombay Kitchen: Traditional and Modern Parsi Home Cooking This amazing book by local well known food-guru Niloufer Ichaporia King has been nominated for the James Beard Asian Cookbook... -

Valentine's Recommended Recipes & Videos

These are just some of the relevant videos and recipes. Please comment, and add to this list, any appropriate entries…I’m sure there’ll be many.   VIDEOS   http://www.ifood.tv/video/betty_35_gimme_some_sugar_cookie ... -

Maharana's Royal Dining Room

These are pictures from the Udaipur City Palace (Rajasthan, India). The Maharanas (rulers of the Mewar Dynasty) lived here. The Mewars worshipped the sun daily. After his pooja , the Maharana would sit in this 'all glass n mirror'... -

Hindi Food Quotes

Doodh ka jala, chhaachh bhi phook phook kar peeta hai Literal – One who’s burnt his tongue having hot mik will even blow over buttermilk, before drinking it?!? (somebody plz translate that for me!) English equivalent – Once bitten,... -

You've Eaten 5 Star Chocolate. Ever Tried 3 Star?

It's common...if one product/concept works, you'll definitely have a few clones, but some go a step ahead. I was in Bihar in December and took my wife around the ruins of what was once Nalanda University (one of the first and the largest in... -

Fried Eggs Sunny Side Up With A Perfect Crust

How to make a Fried eggs with really crispy crust   Ok, so my love of eggs is obvious (two previous posts, one on how to make egg with salmon and caramelized onions and two, how to make a toad in a hole give credence to that claim). I... -

How To Find Healthy Food In New Delhi?

  The capital of the Indian sub continent, a melting pot of myriad cultures and cuisines; New Delhi is the face of the cosmopolitan Indian. If you are a tourist  in the Indian capital, all set to explore the plethora of... -

Are You Directionless? Give A Chance To Astrology!

“In this era of modernization and technological advancement the human mental stress is on its peak. Thousand of directions are available to achieve a goal. But the most of people are unable to identify his right path. Here astrology comes to rescue” said... -

Top Indian Restaurant In London

  Some of the top Indian restaurants in London prove that the term –global village—is not only applicable on economy, but also on food scenes! Whether you are missing on your home food or you are out to try... -

Goodwill Hunting

In order to film the man on the street and get his views on our “Flavors Beyond Borders” event, yesterday, Raavi and I went to The Gateway Of India, Mumbai to “hunt” for goodwill messages. The people were a bit hesitant to speak (mainly because they... -

Laloo's Litti, Charles' Chukka

  Laloo Prasad Yadav has by far been the most popular politician in the country, thanks to his native wit and rustic charm that has cut across people from all walks of life within India and abroad. His one-liners have made even his most ardent... -

The ‘khana Khazana’ Chef Goes On A Cnn Fusion Journey

The “Khana Khazana”, Chef Sanjeev Kapoor has been serving taste buds for almost two decades now. He is also the recipient of several awards both in India and abroad. And now it is his turn to expand his ‘kitchen’. In his quest to better his craft,... -

Rumors Of A Home-cooking Renaissance

At least there is beginning to be more variety and perhaps some healthier choices.  What I don't understand is that cooking doesn't need to be labourous or time consuming!  Fresh ingredients can be prepared into a healthy tasty meal in mere... -

Travelogue - Udaipur-ahmedabad

Carrying on from http://www.ifood.tv/blog/delhi_udaipur_ahmedabad_mumbai_day_1 We start our day with the 'complimentary' breakfast at the roof top restaurant of our hotel, Jaiwana Haveli. Toast, masala omlette and fruit... -

Happy Birthday Message Wall Delivered To Shahrukh Khan

  How I got the Life Size Print of the Message Wall containing 1000+ Happy Birthday Messages Delivered at SRK's House/office!! 8.30a.m.- Chintan , Nitin and Sharib have to send me the pdf file for the messagewall... -

Wine Pairing With Indian Food + Recipes

Pairing Wine with Indian Recipes Everyday Yellow Dal. Styled by Kacie Ratner and Alex Malamud. Photo by John Lee, special to the Chronicle Wine pairing with Indian and other spicy cuisines can be a challenge for some,... -

Ahmedabad, The Manchester Of The East.

  Ahmedabad, the business capital as well as the largest city in the state of Gujarat and the seventh largest city in India , with a population of more than 52  lakhs (5.2 million). Located on the banks of the ... -

The Secret Of John Abraham's Muscles!

The secret of Muscle Man!   John Abraham : one of the hottest muscles star from bollywood!     Fitness, says John Abraham,is like a tripod stand .” It has three legs-good food, good sleep and good... -

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