Spring is almost here! The plum tree in our front yard spontaneously burst into bloom last weekend and our garden is fragrant with new blossoms. All over Portland the browns and deep greens of…
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Happy New Year! Do you make resolutions for the new year? I rarely do, but this year my resolution is to put up more posts on the blog! Of course, a common resolution is…
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Gujarat, the state that my family is from in India, is known for its prolific use of legumes. We eat a wide variety of legumes in a multitude of different ways. They are included in…
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As you can see, there have been some big changes to the blog. I’m happy to say that The Hathi Cooks finally has its own domain name! I’m extremely excited. To inaugurate the new design and…
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I absolutely love beets. I find their flavor magical and the beautiful hues only makes them even more special. They are earthy and have a deep mineral-y flavor but the amazing candy-like sweetness creates…
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I absolutely love eggplant. I love the deep flavor that it has, and also it’s magical ability to absorb the flavors that it is cooked in. I love eggplant in almost all preparations–fried, broiled,…
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People often describe cumin as an earthy, smoky spice. It is typically used to add a warm flavor to all sorts of foods–think chilis, stews, etc. Interestingly these flavor profiles are most often derived…
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Sometimes, the best way to get back into cooking and writing about cooking is to start at the beginning–with breakfast that is!When I was growing up, I went through a rather prolonged phase…
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One of my favorite traditions growing up was my family’s weekly weekend brunches. My dad would whip up whatever we felt like and we would sit around the table enjoying the food. We’d…
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