Romancing Food- from the diaries of an 86 year old mother.

Having gone through various revolutions including political social behavioural and cultural the author has tried to include all her learning while creating these pages. The mother in her holds your hand while the chef in her ensures you turn out a perfect recipe . The pictures are her very own of recipes she has presented. The book has been written with a view to sharing some very traditional recipes with home chefs while helping beginners get familiar with the nuances of cooking with confidence. The tips and notes add the precision which cooking requires and precision is the differentiator. The book transports you to the aroma of roasted spices and the fragrance of steamed basmati rice with the added advantage of cooking easy! The Awadhi touch is prominent in most of her recipes and food is treated with respect and love in true Lucknawi style. Whatever be the cuisine cooking with love is the magic wand.. About The Author:. Annapurna Srivastava was born in India on July 15 1933. Daughter of a freedom fighter she lived a simple life and learnt enduring lessons during the War of Indian Independence. She completed her education in Lucknow University and is a proud holder of a BA & LT degree. A true Cancerian she has been a gracious wife and a loving mother a homemaker with a penchant for cooking. A heart full of love and a keen sense of smell and taste makes her a discerning home chef. Now an octogenarian she is happy to share her culinary journey (read magic) in her own words.