Food

Health and fitness mania grips the nation.

South Asia farmers have cherished Okra or Bhindi — a vegetable that originated in Africa.

Prof. Dr Masood Sadiq Butt says that functional and nutraceutical foods help maximise health and reduce disease risks.

International brands Mrs Fields and TCBY come to Pakistan.

Study finds that more than 90 percentof the perishable items in packed lunches are kept at unsafe temperatures.

Ever wondered where the jalebi came from? The Express Tribune explores the origins of this mouth-watering delight.

Iftar’s going to be a tikki-licious meal with this simple recipe.

Pakistanis may love their samosas and pakoras, but what does the rest of the Muslim world eat during Ramazan?

Desserts made with seasonal fruit selling like hot cakes.

There’s a new website in town which will tantalise your taste buds.

Do you want to rid yourself of oil dripping, fat-laden dishes?

Kausar Z Ahmed launches catering service with novel food tasting.

Karachi's Hot n Spicy opens at Pindi’s Food Street.

Adults who get very little vitamin C may have an increased risk of developing cataracts.

Be cautious of the short-run ‘quick-fix’ fad diets.

Street 1 cafe opens in Kohsar Market.

Banish the blues with these sweet treats.

Customers feel the new eatery will be a success if it maintains its service quality.

Previous record holder Black Rose Restaurant, Boston cooked 15.4 kg of fish and 20 kg of chips in 2004.

The Japanese eater ate 69 dogs in 10 minutes, topping Joey "The Jaws" Chestnut's record of 68 franks he set in 2009.

A customer came in to the store the other day and asked for ‘milk dumplings’ [rass malai] and ‘white fudge’...

TV junk-food ads boost kids’ appetites.

The richness of cheese and the tanginess of citrus — roast chicken will never taste the same again.

Khansa Tariq offers intricately crafted sweet delights.

Television ads for junk food really do make children hunger for those treats.

‘He was the first person selling baked goods in Lahore’.

Many Pakistanis are clueless about food allergies.

Quality of food choices, and not just calories, are important.

Experts warn that extreme dieting is equivalent to abusing your body.

Consuming olive oil may prove beneficial to one’s health.

Olive oil, pulses, fish, fruits, vegetables... why are they so important in our diet?.

South Indian dishes are quite simple to prepare and are similar to some forms of Southeast Asian cuisine.

Chief dietician at Max Healthcare points out the trap most of us fall into while reading a food label.

Amina Agha teaches students recipes that incorporate food from all over the world.

Playing with different flavours and seasonal ingredients hits the spot this summer.

The master-chef of Masoom’s fame is back with a four-courser recipe and a delightful ambience.

Beats out competition from Pie in the Sky, Hobnob and Desserts.

Club Havana brings an assortment of cigars all the way from Cuba.

NN Chocolatier and The Box combine spirituality with packaging.

The Mango tree launches at Cloud 9 and delights Islamabad’s taste buds with Thai cuisine.

For some foreign students finding palatable food can become a challenge.

College canteens are more than eateries and therein lies some of the best and memorable moments of student life.

A New York gallery offered adventurous eaters cheese made from human breast milk, gets mixed reviews.

Doctors ask people to keep themselves hydrated to protect themselves this summer.

The Easter egg is regarded as a symbol of resurrection for Christians.

Noma made headlines last year, deposing renowned Spanish restaurant El Bulli which spent four years in the top slot.

The restaurateur’s personality is as lively and unique as his establishments.

Terrace Café opens amid a pop of flashbulbs and paparazzi.

Worried about how many calories you are going to consume? A new iPhone application may help.

The Atkins Diet advise people to start with a healthy breakfast, followed by a high protein lunch such as chicken.