When she heard on the news about a mother of two killing her children by suffocating them with a pillow because she couldn’t feed them for two days, Parveen Saeed was deeply grieved. But the tragedy motivated her to do whatever she could to prevent such incidents as much as possible. “Love of a mother was lost and hunger won,” Saeed thought as she came to the conclusion that hunger is at the root of all problems. On January 1, 2002, Saeed set up a community kitchen known as Khana Ghar in Surjani Town, Karachi, with the purpose of feeding people who cannot afford meals. In a year, she moved the ..read more

Eying each other across a stream of traffic, rival biryani joints vie for customers, serving a fiery medley of meat, rice and spice that unites and divides South Asian appetites. Both sell a niche version of the dish, steeped in the same vats, with matching prices and trophies commending their quality. But in Karachi, where a biryani craze boomed after the creation of Pakistan, it is the subtle differences that inspire devotion. "Our biryani is not only different from theirs but unique in the world," says restaurateur Muhammad Saqib, who layers his "bone marrow biryani" with herbs. "When a per ..read more

India served millet, a staple for millions of Indians, to world leaders at a gala dinner at the end of the first day of the G20 Leaders Summit in New Delhi on Saturday. From leaf crisps to pudding, the foodstuff was served at the high table occupied by leaders including US President Joe Biden, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. The dinner hosted by Indian President Droupadi Murmu involved three courses of vegetarian food that celebrated an "autumn season of abundance", with different kinds of millet. The main course was a jackfruit pastry served with g ..read more

The food group imports declined by 18.13% to $624.804 million in the first month of the current financial year, compared with $763.134 million imports in the same group during the first month of the previous fiscal year, data issued by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) showed on Tuesday. The PBS said that no wheat was imported in July 2023, compared with the import of 211,597 metric valuing $107.142, in the same month of last financial year. At the same time, the data showed, the import of edible oils – palm and soybean – also came down by 5.4% and 6.82%, respectively. In July, food comm ..read more

Noi Stir Fry is a super chic Pan Asian restaurant in Lahore, known for its authentic and delicious Pan Asian cuisine. The restaurant offers a sumptuous ambiance for its guests. Director Marketing- Noi and SAUTE, Anum Dar has been in the field of education and has worked for reputed organisations including LUMS and USAID before finding her true calling as a marketer in the service industry and as restaurant owner. TEdit chats with Anum Dar about her passion for running multiple restaurants in Lahore.     How did your journey with Noi Stir Fry begin? NOI Stir Fry began in 2018 as a clo ..read more

In the world of social media, meal preps and trending coffee spots, Instagram is home of the foodies. And while living in Pakistan, a culture that thrives on mouth-watering delicacies, the concept of a foodie is just multiplied tenfold. So, come with us to explore some of the internet’s most popular food influencers. Gordangram No food listicle can begin without the myth, the man, the legend himself. While one may love this chef for his sassy remarks, Gordan Ramsay is chef loved by many. As the celebrity chef shares his love for delectable food and restaurants, his followers go on a journey th ..read more

It is certainly a shame that mango season only lasts a few months. But it's not all bad when you can savour it a dozen ways. While mangoes, the king of fruits, are great to have on their own, they can also be used to make some mouthwatering desserts and drinks to quench your thirst and fulfil your everyday cravings. Here’s how you can utilise their sweet, juicy texture and vibrant taste to make these five desserts that will transport your tastebuds to a tropical paradise. So, grab some ripe mangoes and get started! Mango Lassi  Summers and lassi are a perfect pair, and mangoes are an ..read more

As always, the season of cities turning into barns has arrived. Camels, sheep, cows and goats are tied to the streets, parked on the roads or are gently grazing inside people’s yards. But as the first day of Eid dawns upon us, the spirit of sacrifice slowly takes over. The time for sacrifice begins early in the morning, and so does the race for a good qasai but eventually what remains religious fervour and some heavenly cuisines.  Eidul Azha marks the beginning of meat-lovers’ heaven, the next few months have a load of meat dishes in sight – especially the many barbecue nights (yes, even ..read more

High food prices will prompt poorer nations to cut back on food imports this year, the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization said Thursday. Global production of maize, milk and meat has increased this year, allowing developed nations to ramp up their own food imports, the FAO said in its biannual global Food Outlook report. But imports in the world's 47 least developed countries, mainly in Africa, will fall 1.5 per cent, the FAO said. The drop will be closer to five percent in developing countries that are net food importers, including Turkey, Egypt and Pakistan, highlighting a fall in p ..read more

The "Lord's chicken" no more: US fast food chain Chick-fil-A -- beloved among Americans for its sandwiches, nuggets and milkshakes -- found itself on the receiving end of right-wing ire this week, accused of succumbing to "woke" ideology. After conservative customers realized the company employs a "diversity, equity and inclusion" representative, it has joined the ranks of other seemingly innocuous brands now facing calls for boycotts, such as mega supermarket Target and Bud Light beer. Until recently, conservatives had seen the restaurant as one of their own, with its website explaining that ..read more