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Chemical warfare on a stovetop: Swetha Sivakumar on plant defences
Plants don’t want to be eaten. That explains the hard shells, husks, hairs; and why some taste bitter. Here’s the evocative tale of how we bypass it all.

Elderly woman, 85, is taking the Internet by storm with her cooking skills
In her videos, the elderly woman can be seen jamming to different songs while giving cooking lessons.

Smoke on the water: Swetha Sivakumar on the science of steaming
What makes this such a powerful yet gentle way to cook? The lid comes off the steamer, in this week’s Sound Bites column.

Cookbook of hope: Mexican mothers' culinary tribute to their lost children
Mothers in Mexico have authored a cookbook with the aim of preserving the memories of their disappeared children.

Taste of Life: When non-vegetarian food was offered to deities
Ganpati was offered only vegetarian fare like “modak” (sweet dumplings); Gauri was served meat and fish dishes too
