Actually there are millions. I love the energy of the city, the diversity and all the cliches about it are true and they are all …
Once Upon A Story…
Once upon a story: Super simple and sexy Asparagus Tray tart
Photo courtesy of Kyle Books. Every now and again, I will read a book and think, "Now, why didn't i writ that!" and that …
Essay: Grocery Store Tales
I went to the grocery store yesterday afternoon. It was a gorgeous day in NoVa, sun was glittering, a cool wind was blowing and I …
Grilling, Indian style
Sudhir Seth (middle) was 20 years old and already cooking in an international hotel kitchen when he used his first grill in India. "It was …
Once upon a story: Lahori Choley at Ravi Kabob
A surprisingly authentic, gently simmered, soft-textured chickpea dish at Ravi Kabob, a new family-style eatery in Arlington, is a shining example of a perfectly …
Once upon a story: Nutella-filled crepes in Georgetown
If you are in the mood for something different, stop by Crepe Amour in Georgetown. We wandered in this past weekend and enjoyed some …
Essay: The best is yet to come
I was at an event where I heard two women, very young, having a discussion about how the best things are all already found – …
Once upon a story: Indian ber! Look what I found!
I love ber (sounds like bare). A friend emailed me last week to say - Found these Ber being sold as Indian Jujube at the Lotte …
Essay: Does a recipe need to be complicated to be good?
(This essay was included in Best Food Writing 2010 – https://monicabhide.com/2010/10/my-essay-included-in-best-food-writing-2010.html) istock photo I was so proud of my cookbook, Modern Spice. That is, until …
Spiced Butter – Nit’ir qibe
I grew up on ghee — basically, clarified butter (butter that has had the milks solids and water removed). Of course, when I was young, …