The Many Uses of Turmeric

Turmeric, a member of the ginger plant family, has its origins in Southeast Asia and is grown commercially there, particularly in the Subcontinent. The benefits of the herb are limitless and it is arguably best known as the major spice in curry. Turmeric has a warm, bitter flavor and is commonly used to season or color curry powders, mustards, kinds...

5 Surprising Uses for Vinegar

Vinegar is as ancient as society: evidence of it has been discovered in Egyptian urns dating back to roughly 3000 B.C., while Babylonian texts documenting vinegar use stretch back even farther, to about 5000 B.C. Vinegar, sometimes known as the "poor man's wine" in earlier civilizations, was frequently carried by Roman soldiers, the Bible mentions troops offering the liquid to...

Ultimate food hacks to save time

Are you tired of ordering out day after day? Those long commutes and unbelievable city traffic leaving you incapable of cooking for yourself? Well, do we have some food hacks for you! We, at National Foods, know the comfort and relief that a simple homecooked meal can bring after a long tiring day and we are here to help you...

Biryani ki Kahaani – Origins of Biryani

“India Pakistan ki jang mei, jeet Biryani ki hui hai” (in the war between India and Pakistan, Biryani has emerged victorious). I can still hear my grandfather’s voice echo inside my ears as he filled my plate with the Delhi Wali Zafrani Biryani and told me about his experience with the indisputable king of rice. My grandfather migrated from Delhi...

Junoon

The constant hiss of the Karhai woks, tall glasses of lassi, the sizzle of the grilled corn, and the constant aromas of food at street corners, that's Lahore for you! The city that lives through its heritage of food and stories from the Mughal era. Let's explore the delicacies of Lahore with a modern touch at Junoon, a coming-of-age restaurant...

The East End

In a conversation with Adil Moosajee, one of the brilliant brains behind The East End, we learn how exploring the roots of Karachi in terms of gourmet food can be an exhilarating experience while turning out to be one of the toughest challenges.We also talk to Muffi Halai and Gulnaz Siddiq about food styling at The East End and how...

Life As A Pakistani Expat

Living far away from family, friends and our country is one of the hardest decisions we have ever taken. To start a fresh life in a new country with a foreign culture without compromising on our religious values and customs is not an easy feat. The support and communication systems that exist today were not present a few decades ago....

For The Love Of Biryani

Biryani is considered a Mughlai crowned dish that has its origins in the royal courts of the Subcontinent. It is a dish that has taken the heart of South Asians, Middle Easterners, and even Europeans. For me, Biryani has always been a happy meal. Being a food fanatic, I always try to explore the traditional tastes of any dish in...