We are all familiar with the term gluten. In recent years gluten has come to be one of the most common food allergies. We have all seen the term gluten free in many everyday...
Millets are more than a low GI, gluten-free, superfood. They could hold the secret to sustainability and of course the very survival of Mother Earth. How can a humble staple do this you ask?...
There are 7 billion humans on the planet at last count. 7 billion mouths to feed. Little wonder then that agriculture is the world’s single largest employer. A staggering 40% of the world’s population...
Cloves are the flower of the clove tree, an evergreen known as ‘Syzygium Aromaticum’. They are a staple of Indian cuisine and have for millennia been sought after for their aroma, and their many...
If pepper is the King of Indian spices, turmeric has for ages occupied the spot of the physician among spices. From time immemorial, turmeric has been talked of in glowing light in traditional medicine,...
When we think of Indian spices, the first ones that come to mind are pepper, turmeric, and cloves. And exactly in that order too, maybe it is because we were taught how valuable all...
Cocoa is often referred to as Theobroma, or food of the Gods. If you think that that’s an overstatement, think again. Cacao powder, especially non alkalised cacao powder is both a delicious ingredient and...
‘Chocolate’, the mere mention of the word conjures images of chocolate-laden treats, hot chocolate, brownies, and the like. Chocolate is made from cocoa powder. Cocoa itself is derived from the Cacao berry. The Cacao...