Discovering Culinary Delights: A Compilation of New Cookbooks 1. Comfort and Joy by Ravinder Bhogal Embark on a culinary adventure with “Comfort and Joy” by Ravinder Bhogal, a chef and food writer whose upbringing in Kenya amidst Indian influences laid the foundation for her deep appreciation of vegetables. Bhogal’s cookbook is a celebration of the … Read more
Hetty Lui McKinnon, renowned for her innovative vegetable-based recipes, draws much of her inspiration from her father, a Chinese immigrant who worked in Australia’s wholesale fruit and vegetable business. Her childhood was filled with the vibrant colors and fresh scents of fruits and vegetables, thanks to her father’s occupation. A Legacy of Loss and Healing … Read more
George Diakomichalis, the renowned pastry chef behind South Australia’s acclaimed Kalymnos Pastries, has taken his culinary expertise to a wider audience with his new cooking series, “It’s All Greek to Me.” Initially launched on YouTube, the show has now been picked up by Australian broadcaster Nine, with its premiere airing last month. The First Episode: … Read more
Last May, I spent several evenings at a carnival in Woodbury Heights, New Jersey, with my dad and nephews. As we debated between cheese fries and funnel cake, an announcement caught my attention: “Get your pickle on a stick! Pickle on a stick for only three dollars!” As the line for this carnival treat grew … Read more
Design by Maitane Romagosa for Thrillist When a Southern barbecue concludes and Black families and friends begin to part ways, the signs of a satisfying gathering are everywhere. Cast-iron skillets with remnants of cornmeal from fried fish cool on the stove. Bits of cabbage and carrots from the slaw and empty plastic bags that once … Read more
Last Monday, the Nigerian social media sphere buzzed with excitement as Chef Hilda Bassey Effiong, better known as Hilda Baci, embarked on a historic culinary journey in Lekki, Lagos. Although the enticing aromas from her kitchen couldn’t be experienced globally, the world watched as Baci cooked her way into the record books. Hilda Baci, renowned … Read more