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Exploring Culinary Delights: A Compilation of Exciting New Cookbooks 1. Comfort and Joy by Ravinder Bhogal Embark on a culinary journey with “Comfort and Joy” by Ravinder Bhogal, a chef and food writer whose upbringing in Kenya amidst Indian influences laid the foundation for her deep appreciation of vegetables. Bhogal’s cookbook celebrates the vibrant colors … Read more

Hetty Lui McKinnon, a celebrated cook and author, draws her culinary inspiration from her father, a Chinese immigrant who worked in Australia’s wholesale fruit and vegetable market. Her childhood was imbued with the vibrant colors and fresh scents of produce, thanks to her father’s profession. Coping with Loss Through Cooking When McKinnon was just 15, … Read more

George Diakomichalis, the esteemed pastry chef from South Australia’s award-winning Kalymnos Pastries, has expanded his culinary reach through his new cooking series, “It’s All Greek to Me.” This series, which began on YouTube, has been picked up by Australian broadcaster Nine and premiered last month. The First Episode: A Personal Connection The debut episode features … Read more

Last May, I spent a few evenings at a carnival in Woodbury Heights, New Jersey, with my dad and nephews. As we debated between cheese fries and funnel cake, a call grabbed my attention: “Get your pickle on a stick! Pickle on a stick for only three dollars!” As the line for this treat grew … Read more

* Design by Maitane Romagosa for Thrillist At the end of a Southern barbecue, when Black families and friends begin to leave, the evidence of a well-fed gathering is clear. Cast-iron skillets with cornmeal remnants cool on the stove, signs of the recent fried fish feast. Bits of cabbage and carrots from the slaw and … Read more

The Nigerian social media scene was electrified last Monday as Chef Hilda Bassey Effiong, also known as Hilda Baci, set out on a remarkable culinary endeavor in Lekki, Lagos. While the delicious smells were confined to her kitchen, the world followed her journey with rapt attention. Hilda Baci, who previously triumphed in the 2021 Jollof … Read more