The sumptuous Misal brunch at Sadhana Chuliavarchi Misal with intermittent sips of baby pink Solkhadi, energized us to venture to the Sula Vineyards. Located amidst the rolling hills of Nashik, overlooking the Gangapur Dam is the Sula Vineyards sprawling over...
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Travel & Food
Nashik Misal Recipe | Hotel Sadhana Misal Recipe | Travel & Food
The rains continued, and so did our monsoon drive. After a well spent cosy evening and night at Club Mahindra Hatghad, we headed towards Nasik’s famous Sadhana Chuliavarchi Misal for a traditional Maharashtrian one-dish meal. This place, started in 1959,...
Travel & Food
Kutchi Beer Recipe | Bhagat Tarachand Signature Recipe | Travel & Food
A short holiday to Mumbai which subsequently leads to a day trip to Hatghad, a picturesque hill station, home to the magnificent Saputara lake. Lashing rains, wet roads, and lush, verdant countryside teamed with the chatter of my grandkids was...
Travel & Food
Greek Stuffed Eggplant (Melitzanes Papoutsakia) Recipe
Melitzanes papoutzakia... The stuffed eggplant or brinjal... A Flavor-packed, juicy, and delicious, this traditional Greek food derives its name from its appearance which resembles a shoe. Packed with vegetables, potatoes, cheese, and herbs this recipe of stuffed brinjals is a...
Travel & Food
Dakos Recipe – Greek bruschetta
DAKOS…. A traditional vegetarian delight, often known as the "Greek bruschetta," is a specialty of Crete. Also known as ntakos or koukouvagia, it comprises a hard barley rusk (paximadi) that is hydrated with water and topped with fresh tomatoes, cheese, and olive oil. The...
Pickles Relish Chutney & Sauces, Travel & Food
Tzatziki Sauce Recipe – Authentic Greek Sauce
Tzatziki-Tsaht-ZEE-kee! The iconic Greek yogurt dip/sauce pairs with grilled vegetables, crudites, toasted pita, and many more. Salted yogurt made from sheep/goats’ milk is strained and combined with shredded cucumber, olive oil, and herbs. India relished the simple raitha along with the...
Starters, Snacks & Street Foods, Travel & Food
Tirokroketes Recipe – Greek Fried Cheese Balls
Tirokroketes the fried cheese balls are a popular Greek snack. Every Greek tavern has this appetizer on its menu. A beautiful golden brown crispy crust encasing the molten cheese is an absolute foodie delight. The tangy naturally flavoured feta, sweet...
Starters, Snacks & Street Foods, Travel & Food
Saganaki Recipe – A Greek Cheese Appetizer
"Saganaki” A Greek appetizer, basically means fried cheese. Crunchy on the outside, melted, warm cheese on the inside it is a perfect to start any meal. The standard cheese used in Greece is the kefalotyri. In our Indian kitchens, the...
Bakes, Travel & Food
Spanakopita Recipe (Greek Spinach Pie)
Foodialogues continuing its Greek sojourn with @abhisravi & @vaishnavi_ramesh, shares the iconic Greek pie…Spanakopita. A pie with spinach and feta cheese filling encased between crisp phyllo sheets, these savoury bites make a wholesome meal with any Mediterranean salad. Popular on...
Starters, Snacks & Street Foods, Travel & Food
Meliasti Recipe (Feta cheese with honey and sesame seeds)
Rhodes Island also known as the “Knights’ Island”, has a rich history. Huge stone walls, stone-paved streets, and palatial mansions create a time travel to the period of Kings, Queens, and Knights. This island once upon a time housed one...