The Chaiwala, The Butcher & The Other: Food, Fetish, & Class Online
Nusret Gökçe, aka #SaltBae, has given new meaning to the phrase “food porn.” The Turkish butcher and restauranteur recently took the internet by storm with … Read more
Sisterhood of Semolina Cakes
“Is it done yet?” I peered at the skillet full of brown sand, glistening on the hot stove top. A stainless-steel plate sat snug over … Read more
Short Films Pithas in Barahipur & A Desi Minute Capture Slices of Village & Urban Life
Pithas in Barahipur Earlier this year, I visited Bangladesh. They somehow manage to squeeze half the population of the entire US into a country the … Read more
Young Cardamom & HAB Bring “#1 Spice” To Mira Nair’s Queen of Katwe
Mira Nair’s Queen of Katwe tells the inspirational story of international chess champion Phiona Mutesi, a prodigy from the slum Katwe in Kampala, Uganda. The film … Read more
Reflections On Celebrating Eid As A Muslim American (And Making Goat Curry)
Last week, I celebrated Eid-al Adha, one of the two major Muslim holidays of the year, marking the end of Hajj pilgrimage. People like me … Read more
Tales Of Turmeric, Spice Of My Heart
My first memories of turmeric aren’t found in the Indian foods that my mother would traditionally cook; but rather, a body wash that she and … Read more
“My God, That’s Hot”: Ellen Makes Curd Rice With Padma Lakshmi
Padma Lakshmi appeared on The Ellen Show to talk about her new memoir and her new line of foods. She shared a recipe for yogurt … Read more
Karachi’s Comfort Food Delights
The last time my sister came to Pakistan was five years ago. In five years, she’s missed the passing of several close relatives, two weddings … Read more
Priyanka Chopra Shows Jimmy Fallon How They Wing It In Queens
Former Queens, NY, high school student Priyanka Chopra appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on Thursday night. The star of Quantico, the TV thriller … Read more
Aziz Ansari Identifies With A KFC Basmati Bowl Topped With Popcorn Chicken
Back in late December 2015, Aziz Ansari went to Trivandrum, Kerala, a few hours from where his parents were raised. Fans were excited to see … Read more
