Cardamom Kitchen: Tours/Cooking Classes

Christmas lights Puglia, Italy 🇮🇹

"Happiness is to hold flowers in both hands."

"Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light."

“Happiness held is the seed; Happiness shared is the flower.”

“A flower blossoms for its own joy.”

"Every flower is a soul blossoming in nature."

"The earth laughs in flowers."

“Take time to smell the roses.” – Proverb

“She is a sunflower – strong and bold, and true to herself.”

I've read a lot about Child Nutrition Programs, given my policy background and never come across anything noting the Black Panthers' contribution to addressing child hunger. Grateful to better educate myself, thanks to this article:

https://www.bonappetit.com/story/black-panther-free-breakfast-program

How The Black Panthers Fed Their Communities—For Free The Black Panthers’ Free Breakfast Program fed schoolchildren at no cost—and laid the groundwork for modern activism.

This is what kindness, love, and compassion looks like. May we all strive for it.

Memories of Floyd Cardoz from former cooks and chefs — Chef Floyd Cardoz As we reflect upon the one-year anniversary of Floyd Cardoz's passing of the Covid-19 virus, his former cooks and chefs share memories of his lasting legacy.

Happy Valentine's Day one and all!

Over the years, I have found that the one of the fastest ways to my hubby's heart his through is tummy. Just as the saying goes! This year, I made him Thin Mints from Brave Tart cookbook (with a sprinkle of sugar added for crunch).

How are you celebrating?

Here's your chance to step into the shoes of a black chef who's faced discrimination in and outside the food world. Despite those experiences, she's found a way to make her mark. Thank you Deborah VanTrece.

https://www.bonappetit.com/story/being-a-black-chef-deborah-vantrece

Being a Black Chef in a White-Led Restaurant Industry Isn’t Easy—But I’m Not Giving Up Navigating a decades-long culinary career, Deborah VanTrece has encountered racism at nearly every turn. And she’s done keeping quiet about it.

Cook with Kamala Harris and Mindy Kaling as they celebrate their South Indian roots.

Kamala Harris & Mindy Kaling Cook Masala Dosa Who else keeps their spices in Taster’s Choice jars? Turns out Mindy Kaling and I have more in common than we initially thought. -------------------------- D...

Move over mainstream...Kerala is in the house!

This Food Hall Kiosk Was Named A James Beard Semi-Finalist For Best New Restaurant Thattu, an Indian-focused restaurant in Politan Row, is one of two Chicago restaurants named a Best New Restaurant semi-finalist. The news "stunned" its chef.

Heartbroken to have lost this truly lovely man...

Groundbreaking Chef Floyd Cardoz Dies The Mumbai-born chef, who changed New York’s dining scene with Tabla, reportedly died due to COVID-19

Hey family and friends, let's see your favorite coffee mug or momentum that gets you through the morning...

If you're looking to beautify brunch, here are a few dazzling ideas!

'Pancake boards' are the newest brunch craze sweeping the world 2020 is the Year of the Board.

Crispy, fermented goodness now available at Revival Food Hall, thanks to Art of Dosa!

Chicago’s First Dosa Stall to Finally Open This Week at Revival Food Hall Art of Dosa brings a South Indian vegan option to the Loop on Thursday

Super silly, but in stock!

Neiman Marcus Is Selling A $7,100 Hot Dog Sofa Complete With Toppings Italian furniture maker Seletti recently released their Hot Dog Sofa complete with both toppings and condiments for the low price of only $7,100. This Chicago-style couch features an open bun, a leather hot dog pillow with a mustard painted drizzle, sesame seed embellishments on the back, a tomato,....