A Life of Spice

Parents Need to Eat too: Honey Soy Roasted Salmon

Monica Bhide — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000

I have always been a huge fan of Debbie Koenig‘s writing and her wonderful blog. And now, it is such an honor to be able to feature her first cookbook: Parents Need to Eat Too. What this book is about and why I love it so much: I have always been a fan of Debbie’s [...]

Giveaway: Beer tasting kit!

Monica Bhide — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Let’s have some fun! I am giving away one Beer Tasting Tool Kit! This is the way to have fun with your friends! Leave a comment here. I will pick one random winner on March 1st. Contest open to anyone with a US mailing address! The kit includes: 48-age booklet, 4 tasting notepads, 1 reference [...]

How I stay passionate

Monica Bhide — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:54:14 +0000

“Put the drama on the page,” advises my favorite writing guru, Julia Cameron. While I take her advice seriously, I surround myself with friends who—thankfully—don’t. They wear their passions, their dramas on their sleeves and regale me with stories of the exotic, the experiential, the practical and the mystical. They are always “on fire.” Let [...]

Masa 14 rocks with new menus

Monica Bhide — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Masa 14 featuring Latin Asian small plates is one of my most favorite restaurants in DC. Several months ago, we took a group of friends to the restaurant who were very hesitant to go as they were worried about “fusion” food being all art and no taste. Did they like it? Well, let me tell [...]

Featured in Whole Living, March 2012 issue

Monica Bhide — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:00:00 +0000

This falls under the- I tried and tried and tried- category! I have pitched Whole Living magazine when it was Body & Soul and before… for a long time. I am so happy to report that one of my essays made the March issue of the magazine. It is not about food but about finding [...]

Food Lovers’ Guide to Washington, D.C.

Monica Bhide — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:00:00 +0000

It was such a pleasure to receive Beth Kanter’s new book! A fun and informative book about where to eat (and drink) in our nation’s capital! I am thrilled and honored that she mentions my food writing class in her book. GIVEAWAY: We are giving away a copy of this lovely book to one lucky [...]

The Someday Speech

Monica Bhide — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:23:20 +0000

The Someday speech I promised myself a long time ago that I would never write anything when I was really angry or annoyed. Anything written in those moments sounds like a rant. Well, I am breaking that promise today. Here is what happened: I was talking to an industry acquaintance this morning. It was a [...]

Reviews: In Conversation with Exceptional Women

Monica Bhide — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:12:49 +0000

I just want to thank everyone for their support of my ebook “In Conversation with Exceptional Women.” I hope that you have your copy and are loving it. BUY NOW (if you dont have an e-reader.. scroll down to buy a pdf) Get Yourself Going Every Morning with “In Conversation with Exceptional Women” I am [...]

A lovely debut novel by Mollie Cox Bryan

Monica Bhide — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:30:00 +0000

SCRAPBOOK OF SECRETS, by Mollie Cox Bryan, debuted yesterday. I just finished reading it and I think you all will love it. But, first, a little about Mollie. Mollie writes about pies, writes novels, is a restaurant critic, can edit like a dream and does so much more! I featured her in my ebook on Exceptional [...]

Heritage Radio Network

Monica Bhide — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:00:00 +0000

LISTEN: A Taste of the Past – Episode 88 – Monica Bhide First Aired – 01/26/2012 12:00PM A couple of weeks ago, A Taste of the Past host Linda Pelaccio talked with me about cooking and writing, her views on authenticity and Indian cooking, as well as where she sees the realm of digital publishing [...]