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The Mediterranean possesses a plethora of regional cuisines that if delved deeper into, can provide delicious, offbeat discoveries. Egyptian food is set apart by robust flavours. The cuisine rarely tries to make a mishmash of several ....
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From the experiences of Indian-origin food blogger Nupur settled in the US, One Hot Stove is a quaint amalgamation of piquant Indian fare and international cuisine. It’s a clean, well-outlined blog and there’s a special emphasis on Marathi ....

High on thai

If Thai food is your thing, head to JW Marriott Pune till May 26, to get a taste of authentic flavours from Thailand at two of their specialty restaurants —Shakahari and Spice Kitchen, at the JW Marriott Thai Street Food Festival.
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Just Desserts

The best things do come in pretty tiny packages. Take for instance macarons — the dainty French gourmet cookies made of two almond and meringue shells, packed with fillings covering myriad flavours and textures like fruit jams, jellies, chocolate ganache or buttercreams. ....

Mojito Mania

Beat the heat at Hard Rock Café Pune from May 13 to June 9, with a refreshing range of mojitos that includes a specially crafted fruity plethora, as you relax with your favourite music.
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Thoda aur mango

It’s that time of the year to pay homage to the King of Fruits! Mirror takes a look at some fresh ways to get a sweet mango twist into your chow this summer....

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Quite a sight for sore vegetarian eyes, this food blog is a relatively contained compilation of some simple and delicious ‘ghaas-poos’, compensating amply for the lack of meat on display with healthy, flavourful and easy-to-whip-up recipes. ....

So spriggin’ good

Mirror gets three city chefs to put a minty fresh spin on a whole summer meal....

HighPL!

As cricket season kicks off with a host of parties, Mirror gets local bartenders to whip up some spirit dedicated to the home team....

Beering the blues

Brewhouse Blues at the 1st Brewhouse (Doolally on Tap!) will be hosting Pune’s first ever Blues Festival on April 6, 2 pm onwards. With 10 blues acts, 25 musicians and 8 hours of exhilarating stage performances. ....

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If you follow @TheBlackSakura on Twitter, food blogger Anisha Bangera’s #FoodDiary is a mouthwatering vicarious experience with every meal. Her own food blog, thoughtsonaplate....

Keeping up with Korea

We Koreans don’t like our cuisine labeled ‘mild’. We use spices, but in precise measurements and with restraint. Even our spiciest dishes are not overpowering. Korean food is simple, yet profound.
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Watermelon and ginger martini

Soft fruits, citrus fruits and mint need to be ‘muddled’ to release their flavours. Soft fruit should be pulped in order to release its juice but seeds should not be crushed as they may make the cocktail bitter....

Dimaag pe dahi!

Get your daily nutrition dose of protein, calcium, riboflavin, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 with a cup of yoghurt. It contains good bacterial cultures that have been found effective in preventing antibiotic-associated stomach upsets and have even been known to promote weight loss. Plus, a cool bowl of ....

Kiwi and Peach Daiquiri

Cocktails containing muddled ingredients or ice usually need to be strained when pouring. A Hawthorne Strainer removes large particles like ice; a Tea Strainer helps filter finer particles of fruit. It is usually best to use both strainers, in combination....

High steaks

Till March 22, Alto Vino at the Pune Marriott Hotel and Convention Centre will host a steak promotion festival — replete with the customary steak house ambience that includes the choicest meat selections from all around the world.
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The site Traveller’s Tales has a deceptively simple layout but is full of some of the most interesting, detailed yet straightforward food posts you’ll come across. Each one seems well-researched, and full of nuggets of culinary information that don’t ....

Chill out!

The mercury’s on the rise and a sweltering summer is creeping up on us every day. Beat the heat with Mirror, as we whip up some ultra-refreshing coolers ....

Leb-bing it

Elusive flavours and strikingly mild food — the USP of Lebanese cuisine is that it is completely organic. Devoid of rich ingredients, our food is healthy, yet doesn’t disappoint the tastebuds. Olive oil is indispensable to most of our dishes. The Lebanese are lovers of different kinds of salads which are ....