A Life of Spice

VB6

Monica Bhide — Mon, 20 May 2013 08:00:00 +0000

When the press release for VB6 first showed up in my email, I thought: What is Bittman doing with Visual Basic? Ah, yes, I am still a recovering engineer! Of course, it has nothing to do with Visual Basic. VB6 is a practical guide to good health written by one of my idols, Mark Bittman. [...]

Keynote address and workshop at Eat Write Retreat 2013

Monica Bhide — Fri, 17 May 2013 08:30:00 +0000

I am so thrilled and delighted to be asked to speak at one of my favorite food blogging conferences: Eat Write Retreat. I have been asked to open the conference with a brief talk and then I will be leading a workshop on blogging in the era of sponsorship. I will also be participating in [...]

All things radish!!

Monica Bhide — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

I recently wrote a story about all things radish!! Do you love radish? How do you use it? Do share! This photo is a picture of my friend’s radish pickle! Radish soaking in vinegar and spices.. Mmmm.

The Recipe Girl cookbook

Monica Bhide — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000

Are you familiar with Recipe Girl? I am sure you are! If you are not, let me introduce you to one of the sweetest (not to mention most successful) food bloggers on the internet today. Lori Lange AKA Recipe Girl used to be a school teacher. Now, she blogs full-time and her site houses over [...]

Monica’s Indian Express: Indian Cheese (Paneer) with Peppers

Monica Bhide — Fri, 10 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000

I am so pleased to share with you the next recipe in my series: Monica’s Indian Express: Simple & Sassy Weeknight Dishes. Monica’s Indian Express: Indian Cheese (Paneer) with Peppers To make this simple recipe, you will need my favorite mix of spices. You can either buy the mix or make up your own. BUT BUT [...]

Partnership with Cookstr

Monica Bhide — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:00:00 +0000

I am so delighted to announce that I have formed a partnership with Cookstr. Cookstr is the go to site for fabulous, tested, delightful cookbook recipes. According to their site, “Our online recipe library offers thousands of recipes by hundreds of the top chefs and cookbook authors, that are free for everyone on Cookstr.com. This [...]

Find the Right Tea to Soothe Body and Soul

Monica Bhide — Wed, 08 May 2013 09:30:00 +0000

I wrote a story for one of my most fav magazines EVER, Spirituality and Health, on tea rituals and finding the right tea for you. I hope you will enjoy the story! Would love your thoughts.

IN STORES: Mother’s Day chocolates: Sweet Interruptions by Monica Bhide and Co Co Sala

Monica Bhide — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000

I am partnering, once again, with artisan chocolate maker Co Co Sala to bring forth my own line of luxury spiced chocolates for Mother’s Day. These are artisan chocolates seasoned with flowers (like Cherry Blossom and Jasmine) and spiced with curry and jaggery (cane sugar). We are calling this collection of bon bons: Sweet Interruptions! Why? [...]

Taking time for tea

Monica Bhide — Mon, 06 May 2013 11:30:00 +0000

I wrote a feature story for Four Seasons magazine on the history of tea and tea drinking around the world. Sadly, there is no link but I am happy to send you a pdf if you want to read the story. Here is a short excerpt:

GIVEAWAY: How the CookShelf App came to be

Monica Bhide — Fri, 03 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

********Just launched! the first ever cookbook-rating app ******** ****** CookShelf: iPhone/iPad/Android app: $2.99, available now on iTunes! Android details to come next week ****** I want to tell you about the coolest new app in town, and of course, it has to do with cookbooks! T. Susan Chang, who is the cookbook reviewer for NPR and [...]