2018-10-28 16:17
Two weeks back it was the Bengali festival of Durga Puja. Though I live in France and a non-religious person, yet Durga Puja is more than a religious festival confined to a particular geogra… Read More
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I was born in Calcutta, India, more than seven thousand kilometers away from the city of lights, arrived here in Paris in 2010 and instantly fell in love with the eternal city. The city of Paris is alive, it breathes, it dances, it laughs, it mourns, it protests, it resists, it breaks free and it personifies liberty. Paris is my little personal bay window and I exist in Paris, I exist alongside Paris. This is my blog and it is about Paris. I am also a passionate cook and this blog is also about food, my recipes. It also includes my travels mainly in France and also elsewhere. And this blog is also about the lifestyle of Paris, including the events that I participate in the city.
2018-08-18 19:15
As all biographies, at first I will mention the village of Caprese, 100km east of my city Florence where I was born on a March day in 1475 according to the calendar you are more used to in y… Read More
2018-04-22 21:58
A delight of the French cuisine is the Quiche, which is an open tart made with eggs and various other fillings to go with it. It is one of the dishes with which rather defines the French gas… Read More
2018-03-18 19:49
The very first time that I tried Pastilla in a Parisian restaurant, I fell in love with this dish. So why not try to recreate it myself and I was amazed at its success on the very first tria… Read More
2018-02-19 00:06
'Europe's Highest Point' on Google search may yield wierd questions like "Is Jungfrau the highest mountain in Europe?". Well, as a little reminder of our high school geography classes, the h… Read More
2018-01-26 00:58
In the 1860s a few young painters were routinely rejected by the Académie des Beaux Arts of Paris for not portraying historical and religious themes in their paintings. This forced th… Read More
2018-01-13 01:11
This time let me take you on a culinary voyage to a lesser known, but vivid culture of France (and Spain), down south on the Atlantic coast, surrounded by the Pyrenees; the Basque. The Basqu… Read More
2017-12-31 15:47
It was in 1066 A.D. the Duke of Normandy, William, a descendant of the Vikings, successfully conquered and became the King of England, which paved the future of the two kingdoms of France an… Read More
2017-12-21 19:40
I had already mentioned in my last post that it is time to lose control of the diet and get one self in Holiday mode, stuffing up with the delights that always taste better during this seaso… Read More
2017-12-16 22:10
The holiday season is here and so it time to loose control of our diet and bake those delicious special cakes. Let me kick off the season with a special apple cinnamon cake baked in a circul… Read More
2017-12-03 00:08
Carrots are a very popular ingredient for making perfect sweet delights. Across different cultures, desserts made with carrots can be found, for example the delicious Carrot cakes or the Ind… Read More
2017-11-22 23:45
Lonely Planet published a list of 10 cities that you must visit in 2018 and Seville tops the list. I have been there in 2014 and since tourists may start to flock Seville next year, I though… Read More
2017-11-12 14:45
When I am in the mood to go Indian with my cooking, I generally prefer the saffron rice for simple reasons. First, I like the extravagant taste and smell of saffron; it is of course the uniq… Read More
2017-11-02 23:13
A friend once told me that the only Parisian thing she misses when she travels to a foreign city is the French patisserie. So this time let me take you to one of those numerous spots where y… Read More
2017-10-24 22:25
Roasted whole chickens are a delight when prepared in the perfect way and devoured upon with friends and family during ceremonial dinners. Last winter I already shared some tips of preparing… Read More
2017-10-14 23:34
In Paris, you surely search for French cuisine, and you will find a number of them that can please your palates. But how about our Italian neighbors? Pizza is one of those European foods tha… Read More
2017-10-03 22:03
This is a very simple and quick recipe and a perfect tea time snack. Pistachio and cranberry go well together, mainly for cakes and muffins. In fact the slight sweetness of cranberries enhan… Read More
2017-09-24 22:01
The term cake in English denotes a sweet desert. In France, the French word for sweet deserts is the “gateau”. However “cake” in France and for that matter throughout… Read More
2017-09-09 23:11
So fall arrives, the sunny summer days are on the decline here in Paris, being replaced by the dark rapid fleeting clouds and the mundane rains. But with the winds, arrives the figs. It is t… Read More
2017-09-04 22:16
I surely do not have to give any introduction about plums. They grow all over the world from Japan and Asia up to the USA passing through Europe. But just a few points about the fruit must b… Read More
2017-08-27 15:58
A few recipes back there was a post on the Chicken Pulao (click here). Pulao is a rice dish which is common in many South and Central Asian cuisines and has the same roots as the Pilaf, the… Read More
2017-08-19 16:41
The word Swiss cheese brings to mind the hard yellow delight with multiple holes in them where Jerry, the mouse (if you are familiar with him) can hide. But this is true for only the Emmenta… Read More
2017-08-08 17:14
Switzerland is known for the alpine slopes, snowcapped peaks and the clear waters of the 103 lakes spread across the little mountainous paradise. The very next thing that generally comes to… Read More
2017-07-29 22:38
You must have noticed that among all French delicacies, my favorites are the thin, crispy delights, the crepes and galettes. You can even find my own recipe for making the perfect galettes h… Read More
2017-07-21 11:19
This post is about one of the most popular French snacks, the Quiche. Here in France some consider it as a cake, in fact the Quiche is almost a salty cake, others consider it as a complete m… Read More
2017-07-08 01:04
It is time for a restaurant review and if you follow my blog, you will see that so far I have introduced you to some unique places where you can have some typically French gastronomical deli… Read More
2017-07-01 23:11
I suddenly realized that my blog can boast of numerous traditional French recipes, owing to France being the home country of this blog, many Indian (especially Bengali) recipes owing to my o… Read More
2017-06-25 15:11
Summer is usually about brunch and barbeque parties with the sun and the most usual requirement for such summer parties is refreshing oneself and keeping the energy flowing. Sangria is one s… Read More
2017-06-16 22:36
Detox water is now in vogue and there is a lot of talk making rounds on it, its benefits and nutritional values. One thing is for sure, whether its benefits are real or not, it is one of tho… Read More
2017-06-10 14:55
A galette or to be more specific a Breton galette (originating from the Brittany region of France) is a thin pancake made with buckwheat flour usually with a savory filling. Buckwheat is not… Read More
2017-05-06 00:27
Summer is fast approaching and with the sun beating down, a refreshing cold smoothie is always a perfect idea. Here is an interesting drink that I came up with. It is similar to a smoothie b… Read More
2017-04-27 22:24
I generally buy my fish and sea food from the morning market but this time around it was different owing to the irresistible fresh prawns that were available at the supermarket this time aro… Read More
2017-04-16 23:55
In India, lazy evenings are generally spent with tea and munching on snacks such as the namkeen. In Bengal we call it the nimki, and it is mainly a pie like dough, folded and then deep fried… Read More
2017-04-06 21:40
Finally spring arrives in this part of the world, daffodils are out and blooming and temperatures have finally started to rise. Warm weather with clear skies usher in the wish to head out in… Read More
2017-03-26 22:46
Pulao is a rice dish that has been an integral part of the Indian and other South Asian cuisine since the ancient era. The word "pulao" or "pallao" in Sanskrit meant cooking rice and meat to… Read More
2017-03-19 10:50
Ratatouille is a common vegetable stew that originated from southern France, mainly from the region around Nice (Provence) and so the traditional version is called ratatouille niçoise… Read More
2017-03-11 18:10
There is no alternative to oats when it comes to having a healthy breakfast. The trick is however to prepare them in a delicious way, so that having a healthy diet does not seem to be a burd… Read More
2017-03-05 16:19
Kebab simply means grilled marinated meat. It is probably one of the oldest forms of meat consumption known to man across all cultures and civilizations. In the present English speaking worl… Read More
2017-02-27 21:44
If you are trying to lose weight you must already be aware of the benefits of oats. In short oats are a gluten-free whole grain and a great source of important vitamins, minerals, fiber and… Read More
2017-02-22 21:04
I was in the mood to try out and innovate a new dish, something I have not found on the internet (at least on the first few pages of Google). I had some minced meat that Mitra got from the f… Read More
2017-02-19 02:00
For simple hassle free breakfasts, pancakes are the clear winners. They are quick to prepare and in fact all it needs is to prepare a batter and cook them on a frying pan. You can check out… Read More
2017-02-12 23:58
Valentine’s Day for me hardly means much when I can love, make love and be loved throughout the year. But it surely is an occasion for making lovely beautiful looking dishes and overlo… Read More
2017-02-09 20:49
Bread dipped in egg and milk is known across the world by different names, in France it is called the Pain perdu (lost bread). In English (mainly in the USA) and in Mexico it is known as the… Read More
2017-02-05 19:10
Bolognaise sauce is a meat based sauce that originated from the Bologne region of Italy. The sauce has a tomato base with minced meat and wine. Different other ingredients are added to the s… Read More
2017-02-05 19:09
Pancakes are simple, easy to make yet delicious and goes well with a hot cup of tea or coffee. Though it is not a preferred way to start the day in France but I tried to bring a bit of an Am… Read More
2017-02-05 19:03
Lamb of Limousin (Agneau du Limousin) is a special type of geographically protected livestock which classifies lamb, born and raised in the "Limousin region" of Central France. Last weekend… Read More
2017-02-05 19:01
It’s December and temperatures are dropping, so how about some Vin Chaud (Mulled Wine, the French name literally means Hot Wine) to warm ourselves. There are two advantages of making M… Read More
2017-02-05 19:00
Festive season is in the air and it is that time of the year when we marinate and throw every type of bird meat in the oven, wishing for the perfect roasted bird. Of course of all the birds… Read More
2017-02-05 19:00
A perfectly roasted chicken is a delight to eat with friends and family at any dinner party. But if it’s not done in a proper way, the final product will turn out to be a dry rubbery p… Read More
2017-02-05 19:00
In France, Belgium, Quebec, New Brunswick, Vietnam, Lebanon and generally in French-speaking countries, the Christmas meal ends with a Christmas log cake called the Bûche de Noël… Read More
2017-02-05 18:58
It was one of those usual Sunday mornings but I woke up a bit early to go to the farmers' market. In spite of my early rise and reaching the market early, I found a big queue at my favorite… Read More
2017-02-05 18:58
As you must have already realized I love to cook, it is my passion. And not only cooking, but cooking in the French style, with meat, butter and cream. But the basis of French cuisine… Read More
2017-02-05 18:58
When I am in a hurry but wish to cook something with Indian spices, this is a something that I make for a regular dinner. It is simple, tasty yet not at all high on fat and more importantly… Read More
2017-02-05 18:57
The avocado is the fruit of a tree that originates from Mexico and has evidence of being cultivated for at least 7000 years. It was first mentioned in Europe around the 16th century and has… Read More
2017-02-05 18:56
My last recipe post was an Indian chicken dish made with Kashmiri chilies. It was a flavorsome but mildly spicy dish and I must quickly give out the recipe for the bread which I believe is a… Read More
2017-02-05 18:56
Eggplants are those unusual vegetables which can be very useful when one is trying to have a balanced meal. Eggplants like most vegetables are rich sources of vitamins and minerals. They als… Read More
2017-02-05 18:55
I just love meat-balls. You probably can understand that when you see my multiple recipes based on meatballs [see here 1,2]. They are quick to prepare, require less oil as they are not deep… Read More
2017-02-05 18:54
Pork, apple and cinnamon are a classic combination. I do not need references to prove this universal fact. So I tried this combination in my kitchen, with a bit of my own innovation to add t… Read More
2017-02-05 18:54
It was a cold rainy day here and I suddenly had a craving for something spicy. The first ingredient that came to my mind was dried Kashmiri chilies (Kashmiri mirch). Now what are they? They… Read More
2017-02-05 18:54
You have got lots of extra bread in your house but don't know what to do with them. Make some delicious savory of 'Bread Butter Pudding' which is a treat to your sweet tooth. The bread butte… Read More
2017-02-05 18:53
I still remember the winters of my childhood, in Calcutta a decade back, the winters and mainly the advent of the New Year which was incomplete without a rich fruit cake from the city’… Read More
2017-02-05 18:53
A simple weekend morning, Mitra had gone out to get the regular stuff from the supermarket and I was sitting around doing nothing, reading an already read short story by Edgar Allan Poe, whe… Read More
2017-02-05 18:52
It has been four months that I started this blog and sharing publicly my recipes. Apart from the encouraging comments here and on other social media sites, I had no other way to unders… Read More
2017-01-15 13:59
A quick and simple idea for that occasional breakfast or brunch where you indulgence in good delicious food without bothering much about the calories. It is a cup cake, but not the sweet reg… Read More
2017-01-02 16:14
A hunting lodge built by King Louis XIII in 1623 was transformed into a royal palace by Louis XIV in the 1660s, now stands as a majestic monument, as a reminder of the royal grandeur of the… Read More
2016-12-07 21:07
It has been already six years that I have relocated to France. By this time those of my friends who are a regular reader of my blog know my soft corner for Paris, the French culture and food… Read More
2016-12-04 14:12
Mitra finished his thesis last year and for his successful defense of the thesis his colleagues gifted him among other things a Dakota Box. What is it? It is simply a gift box that offered o… Read More
2016-11-16 09:20
Paris, a cosmopolitan city, a city of bricks, of cement and of technology, of lights, but its heart fills up each morning with the fragrance and vividness of million flowers and the songs of… Read More
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