When The New York Times recently named Semma the best restaurant in New York City—the gastronomic capital of the United States—it may have marked a long-overdue breakthrough for South Indian cuisine. As NYC’s only Michelin-starred Indian restaurant, Semma had already earned critical acclaim, but the NYT accolade brought it into the broader public spotlight. For […]
Supermarket Shopping Sensibilities
Rampant price inflation at supermarkets has put supermarket shopping in the spotlight. In this post, I will highlight some everyday aspects of supermarket shopping in the context of value-conscious consumption in suburban and small-town America. Attitude Many consumers view supermarket shopping as an unappealing and mundane chore, but is a negative attitude toward an activity directed at fulfilling a […]
Discover the Beloved Pickle of Kashmir
In India, where the love for pickles runs deep, some varieties, such as mango, are consumed nationwide, and others are region-specific, such as kohlrabi, which is specific to Kashmir. Some regional pickles deserve wider exposure; the kohlrabi pickle is undoubtedly one of them. Let me do my bit in this post, including sharing a recipe. […]