Iyer's Food

This blog is a compilation of places travelled to and foods we've prepared - with recipes from family, friends and other great cooks.

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Paniyaram

This paniyaram is made with adia batter (instead of the typical idli batter). Turned out delicious.

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A Cheese Documentary

Join Anne Saxelby, founder and co-owner of Saxelby Cheesemongers, for a crash course on how to impress your entourage with any fromage. From the firm and tangy to the creamy and salty, Anne lays out the best tools and techniques for serving nearly any cheese you could think of.

I found this very educational. I hope you do as well.

0:00 Introduction

0:33 Parmigiano-Reggiano

2:45 Gruyère

4:26 Havarti

5:22 Raclette

7:21 Tête de Moine

9:36 Swallow Tail Tomme

11:31 Goat Tomme

12:27 Bismark Clothbound Cheddar

13:54 Shelburne Farms Cheddar

14:56 Manchego

16:40 Gouda

18:30 Brie

20:32 Camembert

22:26 Coupole

23:46 Gorgonzola

25:25 Roquefort

27:32 Époisses

29:10 Winnimere

30:59 Mozzarella

32:30 Ricotta

33:23 Chèvre

33:51 Burrata

35:12 Provola

36:19 Queso Fresco

37:10 Feta

38:01 Labneh

38:38 Farmer Cheese

39:20 Mascarpone

40:02 Halloumi

41:16 Cotija

Saxelby Cheese Shop

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Turks & Caicos

The Turks and Caicos Islands are a British Overseas Territory consisting of the larger Caicos Islands and smaller Turks Islands, two groups of tropical islands in the Lucayan Archipelago of the Atlantic Ocean and northern West Indies.

They are known primarily for tourism and as an offshore financial centre. The resident population in July 2021 was put at 57,196, making it the third-largest of the British overseas territories by population.

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Noodle Soup with Tofu and Peanut Pesto

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Little Havana

Little Havana, Miami, FL is the best known Cuban exile neighborhood in the world.

It is characterized by its street life, restaurants, music and other cultural activities, small business enterprises, political passion, and great warmth among its residents.

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Spicy Vegetarian Lettuce Wrap

Tempeh filling...home made XO and green chilies, ginger in soy, rice wine vinegar and sugar. 

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Risotto

Risotto with Moroccan sauce garnished with olive oil, paprika and bean sprouts.

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Thadig

Classic Persian rice with a home made extra spicy XO sauce...yum!

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Spicy Tofu with Veggies

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Cauliflower base pizza...XO sauce...jack fruit topping

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Home made hearty soup...

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Back blogging after a long time...this dish is paniyaram made from adai batter. Enjoy...

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Pasta Sunday...

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Lettuce wraps...

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Sunday brunch...quiche with chicken-less!

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Home made Tacos (at Westlake, Ohio)

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@Zend, conscious lounge...Vancouver