I’ve always felt that Germany is one of the most underrated countries in Western Europe. Italy and France attract their fair share of travelers, and Spain’s cities are packed with tourists, but somehow Germany is often an afterthought — which, in my opinion, is a real pity. German towns have so much culture, character, and charm, and you just have to go beyond the obvious ent...

The word luxury is often tossed around ever so casually. Everything is labelled as luxurious but often it’s far from it. So when an invitation to experience a Luxury Dining Series came in the mail I was skeptical. Then I’m told this is an exclusive series hosted by the Marriott Group of Hotels and instantly I knew it would be foolish of me to skip this invitation.

More than the beach or that susegad life, what excited me the most about a trip to Goa is the food. I really enjoy local Goan cuisine and have a couple of favourites. Reigning supreme of course is my beloved Goan Prawn Curry I don’t think anything will ever topple it from first place. However, a breakfast treat I really enjoy is Goa’s popular Ros Omelet. It’s just a simple no...

Sometimes, the easiest recipes are the tastiest. Simple ingredients, a combination of the usual suspects and a little patience transforms into a great dish. A wonderful example of this is the famous Kathiyawadi style Lasaniya Batata (Garlic Potatoes). It’s a crowd favourite in parts of Saurashtra and a common street food snack in Gujarat. Most people think Gujarati cuisine is...

Growing up in a Parsi household, dishes like chicken in red wine sauce were a familiar treat. Mostly recipes made up from travels or international cookbooks which were passed down as secret recipes but often featured a generous amount of red wine. The real chicken in wine recipe is France’s famed Coq Au Vin – translated to chicken in wine. Traditionally a Coq Au Vin recipe wi...