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The Chicken Corporal – Napoleon’s Poultry Passion

Napoleon Bonaparte is one of history’s most famous and decorated conquerors. His name oozes power, ambition, military brilliance and ruthless aggression against one’s enemies. Napoleon has become a worldwide cultural icon who symbolises military genius and political power. Martin van Creveld described him as “the most competent human being who […]

Why Did The Chicken Cross The Road?

It is one of the most ubiquitous and beloved riddle-jokes of the world. The most common answer, or more importantly, the punchline is: “To get to the other side.” It is a great example of anti-humour, in that the curious setup of the joke leads the listener to expect a […]

Mayo Mondays

Tucking into a new feast of Masterchef Australia , now in its 8th season , not only leaves us viewers, with contestants with compelling back stories, but also the CRAVING  for the exceptional food they make! For all foodies around the world, this amazing show of culinary excellence, dexterity and […]

Barbecareful – Outdoor Cooking Cues

There are a few better pleasures than a lazy Sunday afternoon outdoor cookout. Few can resist the temptation of that moment when the intoxicating scent of a fired up grill permeates the neighbourhood. Grilling is usually a lip-smacking combination of taste, health, and fun, but it can be a bit […]

Food For Thought – From Waves To Brain

Traditionally fish has been described as “brain food” – a claim that was dismissed as an ‘old wives tale’ for many years but recent research into the links between fish and brain function suggest that this old wives’ tale may have more than a small grain of truth behind it. […]

Meating the World: The Human Expansion

Did eating meat allow humans expand all over the world? Things are never that simple. But in some ways, the answer might be yes. A new study links meat-eating to shorter periods of nursing in humans relative to other apes. By weaning kids off breast milk quickly, women could bear […]

Mughlai Magic

The Muslims from Western Asia brought their rich artistic and gastronomic culture to India. This influence lasted for more than 400 years and is now an integral part of the fabric of the Indian culinary culture. The two colliding cultures resulted in a magnificent cuisine called the Mughlai Cuisine. The […]

Sandwiched

Don’t we all just love a good sandwich? Is there a more convenient comfort food. Among all the inventions which have made our life easier over the years, the sandwich is bound to be near the top. Who can escape the allure and convenience of smoked turkey ham with some […]

Malayali Marvels – A Boon From The Backwaters

One of the most unique and beloved styles of Indian Cuisine is the one served up by the Malayalis. Every foodie loves the fabulous food coming out of the coconut lined coast of Kerala. The cuisine of Kerala is linked to its history, geography, demography and culture. It offers a […]

Red, White and Blue (Crab)

Crab meat is one of the most succulent and delicious varieties of all the available meats in the world. In fact, it’s near the very top of many of the world’s finest Chefs and Food Critics’ list. Crabs are high in protein and are also a good source of niacin, […]

Lamb Love: A Poetry Of Protein

Percy Bysshe Shelley (He of Ode To The Westwind and To a Skylark  fame) was a young, idealistic poet whose beliefs often set him at odds with the rest of British society in the early 19th century. He was an atheist who got kicked out of university for being a […]

Chicken – Who Ate It First?

Chicken is ubiquitous across the plates of almost all kinds of cuisines across the globe. Its beautiful tenderness is appreciated in a myriad of ways. Its white goodness serves almost every kind of non-vegetarian palate. Looking at the culinary popularity of chicken today, it may come as a surprise to […]