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One of the best things about meeting my husband 14 odd years ago, besides the man himself of course <insert wink emoji>, was getting acquainted with his father. Ish, as he’s lovingly called, is not only an amazing, loving and fun dad, dad-in-law and grandpa to toddler but also, as I mentioned here before, a Cordon BleuRead more

Potatoes are arguably the most misunderstood vegetable around. Often dismissed as fattening and nutrition-less, the humble spud, that fed our ancestors for centuries, frequently finds itself relegated to the kitchen corner for an emergency meal, or worse, to start sprouting and be tossed in the trash. If you’ve been following my musings on all things food andRead more

Find me a kid who doesn’t love a meatball and I’ll find you a mum who couldn’t use more sleep. Meatballs are a beautiful culinary invention – crowd pleasers and deliciously perfect for the family table. They are also a fun canvas for additions and improvisations. My recent love affair with star anise got meRead more

My favourite savoury snack growing up in India was Aloo Tikki or Indian potato cakes, particularly the ones made by my Dadiji / Grandma. Mashed potatoes mixed with spices and bread crumbs and fried to a perfect golden brown – I mean, need I say more?! I’d get home from school and wish with all myRead more

Merry Christmas to all my dear readers! We just returned from a wonderful, food-filled holiday in Vietnam to a house packed with family and guests – the best kind of Christmas. To keep 4 kids satisfied, I whipped up these classic sugar cookies and naturally, added some spice for holiday pizzazz. I hope your holiday seasonRead more

Nothing gets me more excited as a mom, health coach and foodie than families eating together on the family table. In our household, it’s not always possible to achieve this, especially on weeknights, but when we do, i’m overcome by warmth, fuzziness, the occasional bout of frustration and mostly, love. Naturally, a dish that everyoneRead more

On a recent visit to Hong Kong, Grandma, aka ‘Nana’, whipped up her famous Shepherd’s Pie. Based on the reaction of toddler and his friends, I knew the world needed this recipe! Thanks to beautiful, talented, hilarious, full of life Nana and her guest post this week, we can now all enjoy this nutritious, heartRead more

There is something about breakfast that has the power to lure a dad into the kitchen with often delicious results. I am, therefore, ultra excited to introduce our first ever Spice Dad guest blogger, Bryan Turpin. Bryan is a wonderful dad, a branding/marketing guru and the best breakfast maker I know. The first time my husband Shariff andRead more

Guilt-Free Chocolate Chip Muffins Toddler, Kid, Adult 2 cups rolled oats 3/4 cup Greek yoghurt 1 banana 1 cup chopped mango 2 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup coconut palm sugar 2 eggs 3/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 11/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 cup milk and white chocolate chips mixed   Blend everything except chocolateRead more