Slutty vegans in the land of big beef

by Rashmee

Posted on June 7, 2023


Last month, Texas took veganism to a new high. That’s a remarkable statement for a …

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Seasons greetings: It’s always ‘Christmas’ in Santa Fe

by Rashmee

Posted on May 19, 2023


Like most food stories, the one about Santa Fe’s year-round “Christmas” delight is apocryphal. New …

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In Santa Fe, ‘Christmas’ means red and green chiles

by Rashmee

Posted on May 18, 2023


Santa Fe, capital of America’s 47th state New Mexico, is the “chile capital of the …

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Do I get brownie or greenie points for starting small in the garden?

by Rashmee

Posted on March 19, 2023


I’ve always thought it the height of luxury to be able to buy a slim …

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Britain is short of eggs, fresh veg…and news about the shortage

by Rashmee

Posted on March 18, 2023


In Britain, there is currently a shortage of a lot of things – eggs, some …

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AI makes (a dog’s) dinner

by Rashmee

Posted on March 9, 2023


Here’s a kitchen experiment with AI. The ingredients in my fridge one weeknight were as …

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‘Dig for Brexit’, literally

by Rashmee

Posted on March 3, 2023


In Britain, vegetable seeds are worth their weight in tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce and avocadoes, the …

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Row at Georgian khinkali stall in London brings home the ugliness of a faraway war

by Rashmee

Posted on February 5, 2023


The row at the Georgian khinkali stall in London is a reminder of the ugliness …

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Are you ready for Boiled Raisin Cake as the Ukraine war drags on?

by Rashmee

Posted on February 4, 2023


Eggs are becoming the newest contraband at America’s border with Mexico. In Britain, the cost …

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‘Chinjabi’ chow mein and other Delhi delicacies

by Rashmee

Posted on August 28, 2022


The kindness of our friends in the Indian capital has meant we have been treated …

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Rashmee has lived and worked in several countries in the past decade, including Afghanistan, India, Haiti, Tunisia, the UAE, US and UK