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Dear Zojirushi, I love you. But I have one tiny complaint. Reflections

Dear Zojirushi, I love you. But I have one tiny complaint.

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

We’re still months away from National Bento Month. Yes, if you didn’t know, such a phenomenon exists. I didn’t either until I came upon this as I was bouncing from one tab to another on my browser to research my next blog topic. That said, this isn’t a topic that needs a ton of research…

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Why Palak Paneer Tastes Different Every Time Recipes Big Plates

Why Palak Paneer Tastes Different Every Time

May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

I’m not a food historian or from the North Western part of India. But I am a food enthusiast and I love dissecting food and analysing the whys, the hows, and the why nots of cooking. Home cooked or restaurant-style, it doesn’t matter. Today I dissect a recipe that is easily in my top 5…

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The Secret to a Good South Indian Filter Coffee Has Nothing to Do With the Coffee Bean. Reflections

The Secret to a Good South Indian Filter Coffee Has Nothing to Do With the Coffee Bean.

May 22, 2026May 22, 2026

The secret an unforgettable south indian filter coffee has nothing to do with the coffee bean. Read to find out.

Why I Hate Indian Podis and Why You Should Too Recipes

Why I Hate Indian Podis and Why You Should Too

April 4, 2023February 5, 2026

I hate Indian Podis. They are so ridiculously simple and versatile for a dish that tastes so phenomenal. And because of how insanely simple they are, you can’t be bothered conjuring a quick fix recipe for your weeknight meal. All you need is podi, some hot rice, and some hot ghee. For that something green,…

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