Introduction Welcome to a journey through the enchanting world of Asian Christmas celebrations. Here, we’ll uncover the unique ways in which various Asian cultures embrace the festi… Read More

The sun is a little less warm as the subtle chill in the breeze makes its presence felt. The occasional whiff of warm drinks, the ringing bells and the decked halls indicate that it is time… Read More

Created by a resourceful nun in 17th-Century Goa, this sticky, seven-layer cake is made primarily from eggs, coconut, sugar, ghee and flour.”An excess of egg yolks led to the creation… Read More

September 28, 2023: Bebinca or bebinka, known as “bibik” in Konkani, is a delicious layer cake deeply rooted in Indo-Portuguese cuisine, primarily from Goa, India. The dessert re… Read More

Indians love their traditional sweets, and .t’s a kind ritual to end a meal with a sweet. What about having the same as the West? Culture and history are reflected in the regional cuis… Read More

Bebinca is a multi-layered, ghee-laden, coconut milk-infused pudding from Goa. The Bebinca Christmas recipe is also something many people somehow end up ruining in the kitchen. Image Sou… Read More

The mighty fruitcake, synonymous with Christmas cheer the world over, was a Roman invention that originated as an energy booster for ancient warriors. Made with dried fruit and nuts and mixe… Read More

It’s that time of the year when the stars and cribs come out to play. The decorations are set up, lights twinkle in home windows and kitchens get busy the traditional Goan sweets. The… Read More

If one had to apply the viral social media trend #TheTellMeChallenge, to talk about Goa without mentioning ‘Goa’, it is no doubt that one would think to talk about Bebinca. This… Read More

By Foodie This Fun and frolic is in Goa’s genes. Travel, late night parties and good food; these are the three things that make Goa come alive. That’s why Goa has such a brill… Read More

Goan cuisine, which is essentially influenced by Saraswat, Konkani, Portuguese, South Indian and British cuisines, is additionally popular for Goan sweets or delicious desserts. What&rsqu… Read More

India is a home to a number of mouth-watering sweets, which have been part of our daily lives as much as during festivals or celebrations. Be it motichoor ke laddoo or gulab jamun or mysore… Read More

Goan food is extremely different from the food of other regions and this can be attributed to its rich and diverse cultural heritage. It’s a potpourri of flavours: beef, pork, coconut… Read More

As I just finished reading "Around the world in 80 days" , the book by Jules Verne, the idea came to me to make my own journey around the world -but in 80 dishes. As Christmas is just aroun… Read More

The Portuguese ruled Goa for 450 years and it is no surprise that the people were heavily influenced by their culture and food. The beauty of Goan cuisine is its influences from across cultu… Read More