Sukanya Kar Bhowmik came to the United States in 2011, when her husband, Sayan, was transferred from his job in Kolkata, India, to New Jersey. Like many who settle far from home, Kar Bhowmik, a native ...

In the northeast corner of Urban Harvest Farmers Market, Ely, the Congolese farmer who runs Sustainable Vegetable Garden welcomes me with a warm bright smile every Saturday. I can tell just by looking ...

This is Part 1 of a 3-part series. The autumn cookbook publishing season has just kicked off, and it’s a particularly exciting one — especially for cooks who enjoy exploring the world in their ...

Bengal's love affair with food needs no separate introduction. Food here is more like poetry, memory and mood. And when monsoon arrives, a Bengali kitchen responds with a quiet shift in rhythm. The ...

It was Chef Sukanya Ghosh’s thamma, or paternal grandmother, who lovingly taught her the intricate nuances of Bengali cuisine. Sukanya, now a Senior Sous Chef at ITC Royal Bengal, is someone who finds ...

Shubha’s life shifts when mysterious letters arrive, each filled with nostalgic stories and seasonal Bengali recipes. As she ...