"I got 99 problems but a meal ain't 1"
Self-Taught Vegan Chef :: Food Network Champion :: TV Host
Do you have a favorite condiment? Something that stands out above the rest? I may be biased, but I think South Asians (specifically Indians, duh), have some of the BEST condiments. I’m not talking about a boring old ketchup (sorry, but ketchup doe not cut it and is always too vinegary for me), but a …
If you go to Mumbai there are tons of street vendors selling all kinds of vegetarian deliciousness. I’m a huge fan of street feed – even though people advise me not to eat it and all that, but ya only live once, am I right? One street food classic is Vada Pav – spicy potato …
As a vegetarian I eat a lot of bread (if you haven’t already noticed by now), and I like making open-faced sandwiches and ‘toasts.’ But what really pisses me off is when restaurant offer ‘Avocado Toast’ at $15+ – WHY would I spend $15+ on one piece of bread with MAYBE half an avocado on …
This past weekend I visited one of the few urban rooftop farms in NYC – Brooklyn Grange in LIC. It is so cool! It’s a legit rooftop farm on top of a wide building, filled with rows of fresh vegetables, herbs, and fruits. Rooftop farming is becoming more popular – it’s a sustainable way to …
I recently visited Thailand with two of my closest friends and it was an experience, to say the least! Everyone was telling me that the food is amazing and that I will love it. So, I had pretty high expectations (as I normally do for things in life.. generally..everything..). We traveled through Bangkok and Phuket. …
It was Mexican night at the Naik household this past weekend! We wanted something simple yet satisfying, and of course I just worked with ingredients that we already had on hand – was not about to venture out in the freezing cold for some nachos ya know. We decided on Quesadillas since we had a …