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The Scent of Flavour – a peek into the Mughal art of using perfume in food.
I want you to close your eyes and take a deep breath. Now, imagine a resplendent garden bursting with the vibrant colours of the Damask rose. Take another deep breath as the intoxicating sweet and floral aroma imbues your soul, whisking you back in time 500 years to the time of Nur Jahan, the queen…
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Vetiver… a scented memory
The monsoon rains in India are a phenomenon everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime just as one would the Northern Lights. Having lived in Britain for the last 20 years, I consider myself an oddity – one who loves the tumultuous weather. As a pluviophile, rain in any form brings joy to…