A Life of Spice

S.Krishna's review of Modern Spice, July 2009

S. Krishna takes Modern Spice into her kitchen for a test drive. Review and photos here.

Excerpt -

The recipes in Modern Spice are simple.  This isn’t to say that they are simplistic, merely that many seem to be designed to be made in 30 minutes or less.  Additionally, the recipes don’t require multiple expensive ingredients; therefore, it’s easy on both the watch and the pocketbook.  Modern Spice really is a godsend for those who love to cook but aren’t looking to spend a lot of time or money making dinner.

Chicago Tribune reviews Modern Spice, July 2009

Bill Daley reviewed Modern Spice. You can read his review here.

An excerpt -- "Fun, easy recipes and eloquent writing are hallmarks of this useful cookbook. Monica Bhide is an able and persuasive ambassador for the newest generation of Indian cooks."

Pen on Fire interview, July 2009

Here is a link to the (podcast now) interview with the fab Barbara DeMarco-Barrett    --http://penonfire.blogspot.com/2009/06/sj-rozan-and-monica-bhide.html 

Cheery Observations reviews Modern Spice

A blogger reads and cooks up several dishes from Modern Spice. Read it all here.

An excerpt - 

"If you are an aspiring foodie interested in cooking more adventurously, I highly recommend this cookbook.  I would love to find a cookbook as accessible as Modern Spice for Asian cooking." 

Top Chef's Padma Lakshmi picks Modern Spice for Newsweek!!!!

Top Chef’s Padma Lakshmi picked my book Modern Spice as one of her “BEST.BOOKS.EVER” for Newsweek -- http://www.newsweek.com/id/204052

 

WOOOHOOOOO!!!!!

Book Signing - Penn Quarter Farmer's Market

Come by tomorrow for recipe tasting and book signing. I will be at the Penn Quarter FreshFarm Market from 4-5.  Eighth St. NW between D and E streets.

Jenna B. Umansky shared her photos from the event -- thanks, Jenna!!

 

 

Video review of Modern Spice, Behind the Burner.

The absolutely amazing and talend Divya Gugnani did a video review of Modern Spice and rated the book a 5!! Click here to watch her.

San Franscisco Chronicle reviews Modern Spice, June 2009

San Francisco Chronicle reviewed Modern Spice and features the Fig and Paneer Pizza from the book.

Excerpt - "For home chefs looking to broaden their culinary horizons without having to leave their comfort zone, "Modern Spice" is a good guide to Indian-inspired cuisine. "

iSpice - Parsley, June 2009

I talked to Mark Bittman about why he loves parsley and he shared his truly wonderful recipe for parsley pesto for this edition of iSpice.

 

Andrea Nguyen cooks up Modern Spice!

I am over the moon! One of my most favorite cookbook authors and teachers cooked from Modern Spice - Andrea Nguyen made the Kumquat and Mango chutney with Onion seeds and served it with Chile Pea Puffs. You have got to visit her site to read her post and learn about her experience. I am so honored!

(This was originally intended to be a part of the virtual dinner party (see below) but due to techinical difficulties on my part, i could not get the post up in time.. sorry!!)

What did she think of them? For the Chile Pea Puffs - "Heavenly"

And the chutney -- " I love Indian chutneys and Monica's kumquat and mango chutney offers a marvelous fruity sweet-tart-pungent note to foods. In making it, I discovered canned mango and now have not just a new chutney to enjoy but a new ingredient to explore. What more can you ask for in a cookbook?"