Spencer’s Retail launches first gourmet SIS in Kolkata

Spencer's Retail has launched its first speciality gourmet shop─in─shop (SIS) in its flagship store in South City Mall, Kolkata. The 72000 sq ft flagship store now has dedicated a 1500 sq ft area for exotic gourmet foods starting from a price point as low as Rs 11. According to a report in imagesfood.com , this is the first─of─its─kind store in Kolkata to offer a wide assortment of gourmet biscuits, breads, fruit juices, cheese, cold cuts, baby cereals, tea, coffee, chocolates, pastas and esse

How Low Can You Go? Chicken-and-Corn Fried Rice with Lemon Spinach

Friday, July 31st, 2009 | Cooking, Gourmet, Spinach, Uncategorized, VegetableIn April and May, National Public Radio featured a series on inexpensive gourmet dishes entitled “How Low Can You Go?” Although many of the dishes looked quite tasty, most of the dishes weren’t actually all that inexpensive, often narrowly getting below $10 to feed a family of four, and many involved arduous cooking processes. I decided to try out some of these recipes throughout the summer to see how I could take t

How Low Can You Go? Chicken-and-Corn Fried Rice with Lemon Spinach

In April and May, National Public Radio featured a series on inexpensive gourmet dishes entitled “How Low Can You Go?” Although many of the dishes looked quite tasty, most of the dishes weren’t actually all that inexpensive, often narrowly getting below $10 to feed a family of four, and many involved arduous cooking processes. I decided to try out some of these recipes throughout the summer to see how I could take the recipes and reduce them down to a simple and very inexpensive form.

Europe’s Secret Foodie Haunts

Experience the flavours of off-the-beaten-track Europe with The Discovery Collection. From authentic Italian cookery courses to village bread and olive oil-sampling on a cultural tour of North Cyprus, the specialist operator delights in helping you to get under the skin of your chosen holiday destination… The lesser-known Puglia region of Italy is steeped in culinary tradition. Its cuisine, typically wholesome and hearty, mostly derives from recipes passed down through generations. What’s more

Top Ten Things to Do in Vail this Summer

Yes, Vail, Colorado, is known for its champagne powder and stellar slopes in the winter months, but I think it’s just divine in the summer — when the blue-sky, temperate climate is ideal for outdoor fun. I’ve actually spent more time in Vail this summer than Aspen, which is about 90 minutes closer to my mountain home (go figure), and I’ve enjoyed getting to know the resort and its pedestrian-friendly villages. Truly, there are some outstanding opportunities when it comes to hiking and biking, di

The Secret Ingredient: Smoked Salt

Recipes Roasted Trout with Smoked Salt and Fresh Woody Herbs Smoky Spaghetti Carbonara Smoked Salt Caramels I am addicted to salt. If allowed to bring only one thing to a desert island, I wouldn't even have to; the one thing I need to survive, salt, would be in the ocean all around me. One day last year, I walked over to the supermarket with spring in my step—it was my salt cellar renewal day, time to replenish my collection of salt. I stand at the shelves and ponder my

Four Nights in Ocho Rios

When I told people that I was staying in Ocho Rios for a few nights during my trip to Jamaica, most were already somewhat familiar with the city. It is a popular stop for many Caribbean cruises, so a lot of people tend to roam the town for a day and then leave at night. That’s too bad for them, because there is so much more to Ocho Rios than being a cruise stop. Ochi, as it’s called, has a distinctive culture and character all its own and is just 2 to 2.5 hours away from the airport in Montego

Managing Your Stress by Managing Your Time

Author : Melissa Smith Are you one of those people who wishes you had a 30-hour day? Do you long for having enough time to home-school your children, cook gourmet meals, tend a garden, care for a large, five-bedroom house, play the piano, and sit by the fire reading a good book? The fact of the matter is many Americans today are operating under a time crunch We simply don't have enough hours in the day to accomplish all that we want to The situation creates an enormous amount of stress

Top 15 Social Media Resources for Foodies

Ah, food… who doesn’t love food? It’s essential to our survival, of course, but more importantly, it acts as a universal language. Every culture has their own cuisine and we can communicate a lot about ourselves in how we assemble raw ingredients into delicious meals. But some of us like food more than others. So-called “foodies” are amateur gourmets who simply love food — eating it, talking about it, preparing it, and learning about it. And for foodies, the social web is an amazing playg

Eat Right And Build Muscle Mass

Protein home workout program, cutting load, supplements, exercises and partners, through the rest of life, work, family and all other just that the spirit a person, let alone bodybuilders, all these things are juggling and balanced one, and sometimes it may seem an insurmountable task. In an age where life moves at the speed of light, why not include steps to simplify and organize elements of the culture. Restoration planning and pedestrians seem a bit obvious, but it is an area that most of

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