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Out of the Woods | by Neikehienuo Mepfhu-o

A reflective review of Out of the Woods by Neikehienuo Mepfhu-o, a powerful novel on mental healh, family trauma and...

Stir-Fried Lettuce & Greens

Asian-style stir-fried lettuce with any and all greens in your refrigerator makes for a quick side dish or main with...

Chicken Lettuce Soup

A one-pot soup meal made with leftovers and greens, this is great for a working day dinner or when you’ve...

Lettuce Sourdough-wich

A lettuce and cheese-loaded sourdough sandwich that’s a tasty, filling way to start the day Remember those childhood days when...

Dostadning: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning | by Margareta Magnusson

What Dostadning by Margareta Magnusson taught me about decluttering, memory, and the quiet emotional weight of the things we keep....

Garlic & Naga Red Chilli Pickle

A spicy, robust pickle made with garlic and potent red chilli from Nagaland, this pickle will add the good kind...

Apple Chutney

This apple chutney flavoured with butter and star anise is perfect as a dip, a spread and an ideal addition...

Yellow Moong Dal with Vegetables

Golden, sweet yellow moong dal is roasted, tempered in whole spices and cooked with a handful of vegetables for a...

Romance is a Bonus Book | K-drama Review

Is Romance Is a Bonus Book worth watching? A personal review of this gentle, meandering Korean romance about work, love,...

Pumpkin & Potato in Mustard Oil

Pumpkin & potato are tempered with nigella seeds and slow-cooked in mustard oil for a dish that heroes the pumpkin’s...

Nightwork | by Nora Roberts

Is Nightwork by Nora Roberts worth reading? A clear-eyed review of this romantic thriller, its strengths, and where it falls...

Split Green Moong Dal & Curry Leaves Pakora

Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these split green moong dal and fresh curry leaves pakoras are...

Terrace House | Japanese reality show

A review of Terrace House, a cult Japanese reality series about young people living together, whose calm surface hides troubling...

Sheekh Kebab Curry

A succulent, slightly spicy dish that comes together when sheekh kebabs and some veggies are simmered in a simple curry....

Coconut Barfi with Chocolate & Cardamom

Cardamom powder and dark chocolate add a twist to the traditional favourite coconut barfi; it looks good and tastes both...

Chocolate & Puffed Rice Balls

Crunchy homemade chocolate balls filled with the goodness of nuts. These chocolate and puffed rice balls are great for lunchboxes,...

Mockingbird | by Walter Tevis 

Is humanity heading towards numbness? A reflective review of Mockingbird by Walter Tevis, a chilling dystopian science fiction classic....

Masala Chicken Soup

A chicken soup spiced with a wholesome Indian spice mix; it’s perfect for activating the tastebuds and ideal on rainy...