- In the Indian Kitchen, Smithsonian Associates, Oct 12th, 2017
Please click here to register for this fun event to be held at the Smithsonian on Oct 12, 2017 S. Dillon Ripley Center 1100 …
- Karma book tour – NYC!
My dear readers! I am so happy to let you know that the book tour for Karma and the Art of Butter Chicken is on the …
- #1 Kindle bestseller: Karma and the Art of Butter Chicken!
I am delighted to share that we hit #1 on Kindle in the UK and Australia! Now, I am asking my US readers for support!! …
- Free e-cookbook for you all!
I hope you are all enjoying reading Karma and the Art of Butter Chicken! If you have not ordered it yet, I would love for …
- Making Butter Chicken with Dad
Karma and the Art of Butter Chicken (Bodes Well Publishing, 2016) is now up for pre-order!! Karma and the Art of Butter Chicken paperback …
- My debut novel: Karma and the Art of Butter Chicken
My dear friends and readers: I am so delighted to let you know that my debut novel, Karma and the Art of Butter Chicken (Bodes …
- Wisdom for Writers
Many years ago, I conducted a series of interviews with exceptional women and posted them on my site (about twenty or so). The response …
- Books for those who love to read about food!
“A Life of Spice by Monica Bhide. Part memoir, part ode to eating, this sweet collection of remembrances and musings would make a great gift …
- Number 1 bestseller on Amazon Kindle and Kobo!
Am I hyperventilating? Why yes, I am!!! I don’t have the words to thank you all for your love and support. This morning, The Devil …
- Holiday Sale!!
My books – The Devil in Us (short stories) and A Life of Spice (food essays) are both on sale for $0.99 (for the ebooks) …
- 2015 – Holiday Gift Guide for the Food Lover: Cookbooks!
I am so delighted to let you know that my little book, A Life of Spice, is included in Huffington Post’s “Holiday Gift Guide for …
- Book Club questions
I am so delighted that so many of you are reading THE DEVIL IN US. So many of you have written and asked for book …
- My new book — A Life of Spice
PRE-ORDER NOW!!!!!!! So delighted to share that my brand new book, A Life of Spice, releases on April 27th, 2015. It is a collection …
- On the cover of India Abroad magazine 2014
News of my debut The Devil in Us – Stories of love, life and redemption is featured as cover of this week’s India Abroad Magazine (Nov 14th, 2014)! I hope …
- My fiction debut: The Devil in Us
Friends – I am so delighted to announce the release of my first work of fiction: The Devil in Us – Stories of love, …
- 30,000 reads — “Life of Spice” on WATTPAD
I think this is one of the biggest highlights of my writing career! My humble collection of food essays, titled LIFE OF SPICE, has received …
- Psst: I am having an affair
Well, I feel like I am having an affair. I am married to my food writing and food world but more and more I find …
- Happy Birthday: “In Conversation with Exceptional Women” turns one!!
A while ago, I conducted a series of interviews with exceptional women and posted them on my site (about twenty or so). The response was …
- Corn, Desi style!
I did a story for NPR a few weeks ago on corn and just realized that I forgot to mention it here! Well, here is …
- How "Exceptional Women" write…..
I just want to thank everyone for their support of my ebook “In Conversation with Exceptional Women.” BUY NOW (if you dont have an e-reader.. …
- Reviews: In Conversation with Exceptional Women
I just want to thank everyone for their support of my ebook “In Conversation with Exceptional Women.” I hope that you have your copy and …
- "New Chicken Soup for the Soul" YAY!
Mid-Day Mumbai reviewed my first e-book and they called it the “new Chicken Soup for the Soul.” Makes me so happy!!! Thank you. BUY NOW …
- Launch photos and reviews of my first ebook: In Conversation with Exceptional Women
A while ago, I conducted a series of interviews with exceptional women and posted them on my site (about twenty or so). The response was …
- My first ebook releases today….
A while ago, I conducted a series of interviews with exceptional women and posted them on my site (about twenty or so). The response was …
- Guava Fool from Modern Spice
I was recently invited by Good Housekeeping (India) to provide recipes for a feature on wonderful and cooling summer foods. One of my favorite recipes …
- Modern Spice in Chicago Tribune's 10 cookbooks to keep
I am so honored to be on Bill Daley’s list of his top ten cookbooks to keep. I have a lot of respect for Bill …
- Brussels Sprouts meet curry leaves
This is one of my personal favorite recipes from Modern Spice. I just adore Brussels sprouts and making them spicy made them taste even better! …
- Curried Egg Salad with Caramelized Onions, Modern Spice
So my son decided to pose with one of his favorite things to eat – EGGS! I hope the Egg Board (I am assuming there …
- RECIPE: Pineapple Lentil Relish, The Chicago Tribune
I was so pleased that the Chicago Tribune chose to run this recipe from Modern Spice !!! It really is a wonderful recipe and all …
- BIG NEWS: And I mean BIGGGG news
Okay, so I am having trouble even typing this .. I am so thrilled. First and foremost, let me tell you a bit about WHY …
- RECIPE: Peanut Potato Tikis featured in FEMINA, India
- The Hindu, "Paneer Meets Apricot" July 15th, 2010 (Delhi Edition)
File under : LOOK MA, I MADE THE PAPER! When I was growing up, Hindu was the choice for smart readers. Let me tell you, …
- India Today, Profile
When I was growing up, one staple reading in our home in India was India Today. My father always read it and would point out …
- RECIPE: Savory Cheesecakes with tomatillo chutney
I recently spoke with the Chicago Tribune about tomatillos. I got a ton of email asking about the recipe for the cheesecake and chutney that …
- Indian-American Writer Stirs Up Recipes Full of Tradition, Change
I am so honored to be featured on America.gov in this feature story – click here. The article is written by the very talented writer …
- Time Out Delhi reviews Modern Spice (India edition, Random House)
I am so thrilled that Time Out, Delhi, a magazine I love to read when I am in Delhi, reviewed Modern Spice. Here you go …
- Deccan Chronicle & Asian Age feature Modern Spice, India edition (Random House)
I am so honored to be featured in the May 23rd issue of Deccan Chronicle and Asian Age. Here is an excerpt Q Book you …
- Femina doing a six-part series on Modern Spice (India edition)
Growing up, Femina was one of my most favorite magazines to read. When the magazine was run by the legendary Indian editor, Sathya Saran, I …
- Mistress of Spice, MID-DAY, India
Aviva Dharamraj spoke with me about Indian cuisine and here is the brief interview – MIDDAY Excerpt - Given the constraints on time and …
- Saffron Trail reviews Modern Spice (India Edition, Random House)
I love it when people take the time to read and cook from cookbooks before reviewing them! Saffron Trail's in-depth review of Modern Spice …
- Mumbai Mirror Reviews Modern Spice (India, Edition)
A fantastic review from Mumbai Mirror!! I am over the moon. Read it here Here is what they are saying - "In Modern Spices, US-based …
- Releasing today: MODERN SPICE – India edition. Random House, releasing soon!
We have a cover! I am so thrilled. I love it! What do you all think? The book hits the market today! Very thrilled and …
- First review – Modern Spice (Indian edition), Mail today, Delhi
YYAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!!
- The New Indian Cooking, Random House India blog
Join the new Indian cooking revolution!!! Modern Spice releases in India on May 15th 2010! "On a recent visit to Bangalore, I was proudly shown …
- Guest Post – Blogger Christine Gable cooks with Modern Spice!
Christine Gable who writes the wonderful blog - www.quickmealhelp.com/blog – wrote me about her experience cooking with Modern Spice. THis is her experience making the Onion …
- TODAY: Smithsonian Associates – From Traditional to Contemporary – Indian Cuisine on the move
Come join Chef K.N. Vinod and I on April 17th, 11:00 am to 2:30 pm at Indique Heights in Chevy Chase as we talk about …
- Happy Birthday, Modern Spice!
April is one year since the release of Modern Spice and what a journey it has been! I am so honored and so grateful …
- WAMU, Kojo Nnamdi show Wednesday, March 31st, 1:00 pm est
Stop by at WAMU, 88.5 FM on Wednesday at 1:00 pm est when I will be on NPR and talking with Kojo on ways to …
- Exploring Spices, AARP.ORG, March 2010
Photo by wasabimon.com for Life of Spice Love spices but are wondering what to do with them? Ever wonder if you should buy spices whole …
- RECIPE: A Soulful Granita- perfect way to welcome spring, Modern Spice
Here is a gorgeous way to welcome spring. Here is something very unique and different from my book Modern Spice. I would love for you to …