TasteOverTime Blog & Recipes

If kefir (a fermented beverage with a sour taste produced by a culture of yeasts and bacteria) is your only idea of liquid yogurt, then think globally … and welcome lassi, a time-honored Indian beverage!

Dehydration affects more than your sense of thirst—it may affect your body temperature, brain, cells, excretory system, heart, joints and sleep, too! If any of these issues trouble you during heated times, read ahead to 1) uncover if you’re dehydrated or on the verge, and 2) resolve how to overturn dehydration before it overcomes you. Figure your FLUID Q!

Sometimes I feel a little tropical; other times a bit earthy, and sometimes a little sweet tart. These Fruit-Flavored Waters have these sensations covered and deliver much more than feelings!

I’m always interested in how to heighten taste, and you should be, too, since taste wanes with age. I was delighted to see, smell, taste and enjoy cilantro/coriander throughout my Indian culinary journey, both within chutneys and other sauces and frequently as a garnish, or even eaten on its own. You’ll see why I’ve heightened cilantro to stardom status in my Global Chronicles blog, and why you should, too!

While it’s true that aging bodies may not be as easy going as younger ones, steps may be taken for smoother movement without all the “ah’s”, “oh’s” and “ouch’s” triggered by everyday activities. Move on!

During my cooking classes in Delhi, Mysore and Cochin I saw, tasted and smelled ghee firsthand in delicious applications, and knew that I wanted to share these with you for your culinary appreciation. I think that a fresh look at the nutritional attributes of ghee might help to put it into nutritional perspective, too.