Over the past month or so, you’ve seen me sharing updates—about food, moving around, hosting guests, socialising, striking a pose, and just life in general. I’ve been feeling stronger and continuing to rebuild after my transplant in March last year. Physically, that still holds true as of today. […]

After weeks of avoiding the oven, I finally baked again—and it felt so good. These Quick and Easy Jam Tarts with Homemade Mixed Fruit Preserve came together on a quiet, rainy afternoon and reminded me why I love baking in the first place. The weather has finally started […]

These baked apricots were made a couple of weeks ago. We had quite a few fresh apricots bought from the farmers market, and they were luscious. Although we did enjoy them as they were, I baked a few of them to enjoy as a quick and easy dessert. […]

Aloo Bengena Pitika is a traditional Assamese mashed dish made with boiled potatoes and eggplant (brinjal / aubergine). It’s simple, rustic, and full of flavor—typically served as a side dish with rice and dal. 🍽️ What is Pitika? Assamese cuisine is known for its simplicity, subtlety, and the […]

I made this Mango Ripple Frozen Yogurt a couple of days ago, when the heat had reached that point where even the mangoes at the shop were starting to wrinkle. You know it’s hot when the fruit looks more exhausted than you do. You know the type — […]

A Dish That Feels Like Home For anyone who grew up in Assam ( a state in North east India), this Assamese Boror Tenga Recipe l Tangy lentil fritters curry from Assam. is more than just food—it’s an emotion. It brings back memories of summer afternoons, family lunches, […]

There’s something magical about combining tart, sweet, and aromatic fruits in one jar — and this homemade mixed fruit preserve featuring cherries, gooseberries, and red currants from my little garden, delivers just that. Leaving aside the heat which seems to increase every year, there’s something quietly magical about […]

We gorged on palak puri (also spelt poori) a couple of weeks ago. These puffed Indian, deep fried breads with spinach is one of our favourites. I am not usually fond of deep frying, so I make them very rarely, but when I do, we enjoy them to […]

This banana and oats bread with chocolate and peanuts is very easy to put together. It is made using all good ingredients. It is not overly sweet, with the sweetness coming only from natural, unprocessed sugars. As this bread is made with oats, it is also a great […]

These rosemary and garlic roast potatoes are definitely a must try! They are easy to make and don’t compromise on flavours. They are one of our family favourites and makes their way to our dinner plates very often. To be honest, every time I make them, a few […]