The Magic Brewing In Our Kitchen

What’s in a name ?

What’s in a name ?

  “What’s in a name?” Shakespeare asked this very eloquently in his 1597 epic – “Romeo and Juliet”. Little did

“ILISH MANGAL” And Swami Vivekananda

“ILISH MANGAL” And Swami Vivekananda

The varied “Mangal Kabya” were introduced into the ancient literature of Bengal during 14th n15th centuries. The Welfare Verses sang

Dhokar Dalna – Deceitfully Delicious

Dhokar Dalna – Deceitfully Delicious

Dhoka – the name is steeped in history, irony, and despite its humble origins – is a pillar of Bengali “Niramish” food.

An Ode To Khichuri

An Ode To Khichuri

Picture this – it’s a cloudy afternoon, lightning and thunder accompany an intermittent rain – which at times, lashes, and

The Rise of Vegetarianism in Bengal-Shukto

The Rise of Vegetarianism in Bengal-Shukto

There is an urban legend among a lot of Bengali families that in the early 1500s, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu came across