Homemade jams, concentrates, preserves made with fresh produce, capture essence of Kerala’s seasonal fruits

Homemade jams, concentrates, preserves made with fresh produce, capture essence of Kerala’s seasonal fruits

Homemade with fresh produce, these jams, concentrates and preserves are not the run-of-the-mill sweet spreads that pass off as fruit treats in the market. These fruity treats capture the warmth and sweetness of the sun and the rain in glass jars. Made without preservatives, artificial colours or flavours, these homemade delicacies celebrate the fruit in … Read more

Archana Pidathala on her latest book Why Cook

Archana Pidathala on her latest book Why Cook

I speak to Archana Pidathala about her new book Why Cook on the eve of her son’s birthday. This has her harking back to a special memory when testing out the many thoughtfully-curated recipes. “I spent an entire evening testing the recipe with him making 75 momos and chatting away! They were imperfectly sealed, but … Read more

Fruit Leathers Have Detectable Pesticides: Report

Fruit Leathers Have Detectable Pesticides: Report

Sept. 15, 2022 – Many brands of fruit leathers, a popular children’s snack, have detectable levels of pesticides, according to a new report from the Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit organization aiming to improve human health and the environment. Many dried fruit snacks also have detectable pesticide levels. It released the results today in a … Read more

Organic Farm-to-Hospital Program Eyes Menu Expansion

Organic Farm-to-Hospital Program Eyes Menu Expansion

“Sometimes, I might get 50 pounds of something and go, ‘Never mind what I had on the menu, this is way better. Let’s do that instead.’” Patients, employees, and the community have responded enthusiastically. “People are impressed that we’ve invested in it, we’ve got such a big farm, and that a lot of … Read more