Having consumed croissants at the rate of roughly 1 /day during my first 6 months in Paris, suffice to say that I know a thing or two about why croissants are so popular.
Why are croissants so popular? A croissant lover’s over-the-top explanation.
Category: Food
Hoi An Food Guide: Where to Eat and Drink in Hoi An
Hoi An is a food-lover's paradise. The cultural influences from its Japanese, Chinese and French heritage, are also visible in its food.
French Food Rituals Part I: Eating with my French Husband
Join me as I talk about some of my adventures in adjusting to my French husband’s food rituals.
Monsoon and Memories: Mangoes with a Pinch of Salt and Chillie
My mother left me a whole assortment of food: mutton with potatoes the way I like, a small piece of fish with mustard, a side of sticky rice that smelled like heaven, a crispy brinjal, lentils and lemon. And then a bit disjointed from the overall theme of the meal, was a bowl of raw mangoes grated fine and tempered with salt and chillies. Was it in lieu of dessert? It smelled of childhood memories.
The Shuffle 