Your Guide To Tandoor Ovens
Tandoor ovens are hugely popular across the Middle East, India, Pakistan, and even parts of Central Asia and China, and are renowned for creating the famous flavours we know and love in the Indian and Pakistani restaurants in the UK. Most tandoor ovens are large, permanent structures constructed in kitchens or outdoor areas, but there […]
Tricks To Beat The Heat This Summer
The UK is now in the middle of a heatwave, the likes of which most of us have never witnessed before. The mercury is regularly hitting the high 20’s and shows no sign of stopping. In typical British fashion, we are terribly underprepared for the dramatic weather and currently fans are spinning of their axes […]
Perks Of A Vegetarian Diet
Being a vegetarian in any country can be challenging. The western world is becoming more open to vegetarians and vegans, with restaurants and cafes dedicated to animal-free food and drink, popping up all the time. Across India and Pakistan, the selection of vegetarian dishes is more extensive than nearly anywhere else in the world but […]
The Most Delicious Eid al-Fitr Dishes From Around The World
Muslims around the world are united in celebrating Eid al-Fitr at the end of Ramadan. As they observe the end of sunup to sundown period of fasting, families come together to share a feast in each other’s company. Here is a small selection of some of the traditional dishes you can find at a Muslim […]
How is Eid Al-Fitr Traditionally Celebrated
If you think the past month has felt long then imagine how it felt for all those who have spent it fasting, praying and reflecting. The long month of Ramadan is one of the most important dates in the calendar, known the world over for those who follow the Muslim faith being unable to eat […]
The Best Things To Do In Manchester This Summer
We’ve been enjoying so much sunny weather over the past few weeks, some of us have been left wondering how to really make the most of it. Manchester has always been famous for its endless showers and overcast skies, but lately we’ve been basking in the glorious sunshine and soaking up the beautiful weather. Unfortunately, […]
Healthiest Foods For Children You Will Find In Pakistani Cuisine
Between the age of 5 and the onset of adolescence (teenage years) we all go through a very critical period in our bodily growth. Children’s muscles and bones are growing at a very quick rate, and these years are the foundation for good health in the future, so it is hugely important that children are […]
Benefits Of Growing Your Own Herbs
Growing your own herbs at home has a number of benefits. Not only are they functional and make great additions to a number of different dishes, but they can also make your home look and smell great. Learning how to grow different herbs may take some time as they all have different needs and preferences, […]
Why You Should Choose A Banquet Instead Of An All-You-Can-Eat-Buffet
When we hear about people getting banned from an All-You-Can-Eat buffet for eating too much we all ask ourselves – How? Most of us eat more than we should at a buffet; after all, with so much great food available it is hard not to give into our gluttonous side. But AYCE buffets have a […]
The Power Of Food In A Pakistani Household
The policies around healthy eating tend to focus on food knowledge and cooking skills. But in homes across Pakistan, food is a lot more than just a source of nutrition or pleasure, it is also the basis for family relationships. The order of serving food, meal timings, portion sizes and the types of food eaten […]