School
Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University
Expertise
Food History, Fusion Cuisine, Global Food Culture
- Amrita is an India-based journalist specializing in travel and culture writing and can never get enough of food or films.
- She is proud to hail from an Indian heritage, as it afforded her the privilege to explore cuisines from different regions of the country and deconstruct each culture at a profound level through the simple (but heavenly) act of eating.
- Amrita remembers the precise moment when she decided to take a deep dive into the world of food: it was when she discovered that the Bengali dish potoler dolma had Armenian roots.
Experience
Amrita has worked with some of the leading media houses in India, including The Times of India, Hindustan Times, NDTV, and Burda Media. Though she started her career covering hard news, her love for different cultures eventually led her to explore them through food and cinema writing. She has written in-depth articles on a variety of topics, from how our era is missing cultural distinctiveness to how Alexander brought about the salad culture in Greece. She currently lives in Goa and works as a freelance writer while enjoying the sossegado (calm) way of life.
Education
Amrita has an undergraduate degree in history from Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University, and a master's degree in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media, Bangalore, India.
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Food Science
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If you've ever compared fast food soda with the stuff that comes in a can or bottle, you've probably noticed a few taste differences. Here's how they happen.
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Dry-aged steak may be delicious, but it's also pretty high-maintenance. To do it right, you have to start with the right cut, so which one should you choose?
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McDonald's immediately recognizable red-and-yellow color scheme is an eye catcher, but is there a deeper meaning to that iconic combination of hues?
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Entertainment
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Acclaimed actor Leonardo DiCaprio has made significant use of his platform. He's on board with a great champagne brand; here's the reason why it's impressive.
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If you're a fan of KFC's original recipe chicken, then you should know it's more than just the secret spices that make it so tasty; it's also how it's cooked.
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When you wake up bleary-eyed and ready for the day, how do you prepare your morning cup of joe? You may not realize, but the way you pour your coffee matters.
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Using root beer as a marinade for pork chops helps to achieve perfect, juicy chops every time. The sweet and savory flavors bring something unique.
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If you're channeling your inner chef after watching an episode of "The Bear," you might be making Italian beef. Never forget this important part of the process!
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Serving raw fish can be intimidating; you want to make sure it's sushi grade, and you may wonder if frozen fish can even be sushi grade. Here's the answer!
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Basic hot dogs can hit the spot, but a smart way to add more flavor at your next barbecue is to simmer them in beer. However, which beer you choose matters.
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The arrival of the gyro in America was well suited to the 1970s, with that decade's shift in how we looked at food. Yet, its Chicago origins are a bit murky.
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Pho is a super satisfying bowl of noodle soup, but cooking it from scratch can be an undertaking. Just grab a rotisserie chicken at the store for a quick fix.
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Spotting the perfect poultry at the store won't always work, and you could end up with a woody chicken. But what does that mean, and how do you fix it?
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If a handwritten note found in a family scrapbook is to be believed, the secret to KFC's famous 11 herbs and spices may have been cracked! Or has it?
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With a resurgence of a few nostalgia-inducing foods from the '90s, there's one candy in particular that fans have been talking about online.
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Mastering brunch food staples is a feat, but why not go further? Up your brunch-hosting game by serving these dishes alongside your eggs Benedict.
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If you've been a fan of KFC for a while, you've surely seen some of its unique offerings. But whatever happened to the fried chicken chain's grilled chicken?
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Food History
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While tequila and mezcal are popular spirits from Mexico, another regionally beloved spirit was banned from 1944 to 1994 and is now making a comeback.
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If your crispy, crunchy french fries need a boost, adding this canned staple that's likely already in your pantry will enhance the salty snack even further.
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Though these two types of meat are popular and so versatile, chicken and beef are not the most consumed meat in the world. Instead, this one reigns supreme.
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For a great burger topping, there's a particular canned fruit that will add just the right amount of sweetness and tang to balance your burger's meaty bite.
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For fans of McDonald's chicken nuggets, nothing compares to when they're hot and crispy straight out of the fryer. Here's how to get them fresh every time.
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If rising candy prices are getting you down or you're hankering for a treat and don't want to run to the market, this simple candy recipe will do the trick.
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Deli meat is convenient and delicious, but it can also be highly-processed, which carries many health risks. Here's how to spot the most processed slices.
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The United States has banned the import of an ingredient often used in a common British breakfast dish, but there are ways to try it without flying to Europe.
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Scoring homemade bread dough can get a little sticky. To make sure your loaf bakes into something beautiful, try this expert piece of advice.
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Shrimp scampi is a quick and delicious dinner you can easily serve for a formal meal. We asked a chef for some tips to ensure yours is the best it can be.
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