![[HEALTH] Auto-Brewery Syndrome or The Art of Getting Hammered Without Drinking](https://derekjwheeler.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/pexels-photo-6530963.jpeg?w=144&h=144&crop=1)
This is really whacked out. Would you believe me if I said that you can get stoned and stay that way without alcohol or dope? Well, a rare condition first discovered in the 1940s called Auto-Brewery Syndrome (ABS) literally gets you drunk every time you eat… Continue reading [HEALTH] Auto-Brewery Syndrome or The Art of Getting Hammered Without Drinking
![[FOOD & DRINK] 10 Easy And Quick Desi Summer Coolers For India’s “Hottest Summer Ever”](https://derekjwheeler.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/pexels-photo-413960.jpeg?w=144&h=144&crop=1)
India is witnessing its “hottest summer ever” forcing the weather department to announce an Orange alert – a heatwave warning for at least five states. While Summertime in India is between April and June, March kinda broke records this year. Severe heatwave conditions are expected to continue to prevail with Delhi seeing its hottest day yet in 72 years in the first half of April. Here are some of my all-time favourite tried-and-tested Desi Summer Coolers to keep you chilled through this madness… Continue reading [FOOD & DRINK] 10 Easy And Quick Desi Summer Coolers For India’s “Hottest Summer Ever”
![[The Bridget Diaries] Easy Home Recipes for Easter Eggs and Other Easter Goodies](https://derekjwheeler.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/pexels-photo-2072163.jpeg?w=144&h=144&crop=1)
March heralds the arrival of spring and Easter, one of the most important festivals in the Christian Calendar in April. The celebration of the Resurrection of Christ, the victory of life over death and all the goodness that comes with it if you have a sweet tooth. Who better than Bridget to make life simpler with expert tips on making this an Easter to remember? Here in the latest edition of The Bridget Diaries, the Anglo MasterChef whips up some easy-peasy home recipes for six of the most iconic Easter treats around… Continue reading [The Bridget Diaries] Easy Home Recipes for Easter Eggs and Other Easter Goodies
![[The Bridget Diaries] The Microwave Book of Anglo-Indian Recipes](https://derekjwheeler.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cover-pothi.jpg?w=144&h=144&crop=1)
Been a while since the last diary entry but here goes – Bridget’s latest book is now on sale and suddenly life seems good again. Her ninth cookbook and the first to make use of modern tech to whip us some iconic Anglo dishes is specially curated for a generation looking for a modern, fast and easy way around them. Continue reading [The Bridget Diaries] The Microwave Book of Anglo-Indian Recipes
![[IMPACT] The Ladies Who Rocked the Lockdown](https://derekjwheeler.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/team.jpg?w=144&h=144&crop=1)
An idea born out of a dream to revive an ancient cuisine, coupled with the need to empower women during the pandemic, spawned an enterprise that one year later is successfully doing both. Not only reviving a dying East Indian cuisine, but empowering women of the community who now play to their strengths – their cooking. Continue reading [IMPACT] The Ladies Who Rocked the Lockdown
![[The Bridget Diaries] Anglo Lent Dishes – Seafood To The Rescue](https://derekjwheeler.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/pexels-photo-3296392.jpeg?w=144&h=144&crop=1)
Half way through Lent and we come to the end of our four-part series on the seasons hacks for meat deprived foodies. Since the veggies and eggs were such a big hit, here is Bridget’s take on seafood. The closest we can come to meat these days… Continue reading [The Bridget Diaries] Anglo Lent Dishes – Seafood To The Rescue
![[The Bridget Diaries] Some Egg-cellent Anglo Lent Dishes](https://derekjwheeler.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/pexels-photo-793785.jpeg?w=144&h=144&crop=1)
Eggs are probably one of the most nutritious foods that easily find space on supermarket shelves around the world. And, since you can have it during Lent, why not go all out? Here’s Part III of Bridget’s Lent Hacks – Eggs! Continue reading [The Bridget Diaries] Some Egg-cellent Anglo Lent Dishes
![[The Bridget Diaries] Anglo Lent Hacks – One Pot Rice Dishes](https://derekjwheeler.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/pexels-photo-3560020.jpeg?w=144&h=144&crop=1)
Following up our veggie sides with some awesome vegetarian rice dishes to pair them with. This hack is not just for Lent, you can cook up a storm anytime with these easy recipes that are easily paired with a vegetable side dish, or a salad and some pickle. Continue reading [The Bridget Diaries] Anglo Lent Hacks – One Pot Rice Dishes
![[The Bridget Diaries] Anglo Lent Hacks For Foodies Like Me](https://derekjwheeler.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/pexels-photo-674574.jpeg?w=144&h=144&crop=1)
A few Lent hacks for foodies eager to break the meatless monotony of the season. Given that choices will be limited to seafood and vegetables, and you probably have the seafood menu nailed, these veggie recipes are simple to follow and easy to cook. All go well with steamed rice too. Bridget White-Kumar to the rescue as always… Continue reading [The Bridget Diaries] Anglo Lent Hacks For Foodies Like Me
![[The Bridget Diaries] Anglo-Indian Comfort Food For The Soul](https://derekjwheeler.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/pexels-photo-66639.jpeg?w=144&h=144&crop=1)
Bringing some Anglo magic to my previous post – creative dietary options for foodies like me, recovering from mouth surgery. However, these iconic hearty, nourishing soups and stews from the kitchens of the lady herself – Bridget White-Kumar, are winners any day of the week. Whether in recovery or not! Continue reading [The Bridget Diaries] Anglo-Indian Comfort Food For The Soul
Derek J. Wheeler 