We recently traveled to Switzerland, and in Lucerne we enjoyed a delicious cheese fondue dinner. We absolutely loved it in the cold weather — it was warm, cozy, and so comforting. After coming home, I wanted to recreate the recipe with my own Indian touch, so I made it a little spicier and added extra flavors to suit our taste. It turned out to be the perfect blend of classic and desi comfort. Ingredients (Serves 4) 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup milk ½ cup dry white wine 3 cups grated cheese (mix...

As I hold it, I feel everything at once. The strawberry blush feels like a quiet, shy kind of love — perfect for a Valentine’s Day drink. -----------Cocktail ----------- Ingredients 2 oz vodka (citrus vodka ) 1 oz fresh lemon juice 1/4 oz grenadine syrup 2 fresh strawberries 1 oz club soda Ice 1 strawberry for garnishing Instructions Muddle strawberries in a shaker. Add vodka, lemon juice, grenadine syrup, and ice. Shake well. Strain into an...

Tutti Frutti Buns are soft, fluffy sweet buns filled with colorful bits of candied fruit, usually made from candied papaya. They’re my bakery favorite, loved for their light sweetness, buttery texture, and playful pops of color in every bite. We like these buns especially during tea-time snacks because they’re mildly sweet, super soft, and fun to eat. The dough is enriched with milk and butter, giving the buns a pillowy texture, while the tutti frutti adds tiny bursts of chewy sweetness and a...