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I had a glorious time this summer touring the country to host With Love & Masalas book events alongside my amazing fellow chef friends. Thank you for attending!
As a token of my thanks, you’ll find a few exclusive gifts woven throughout this—my very first monthly newsletter!
I love summer. I love the light and warmth of the sun, and the fact that I can step out of my home with minimal preparation. But come September, I have heat fatigue. I still want to bask in all of the sun's bright glory. But I've had enough of its harshness.
Autumn feels like a gift in this way. It offers a gentle hug of warmth, with leaves starting to turn their colors. And we can still enjoy some summer ingredients—tomatoes, summer squash, corn—deepening them with ginger, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, and garam masala.
Because of those flavors, autumn always makes me think of my mom’s fragrant baked macaroni and potato pie, which featured a creamy bechamel flaked with cumin seeds bloomed in butter. (I loved finishing it with some spicy tomato ketchup!) To this day, that dish reminds me of this sensory, transitional time of year—of my mom, her love for our family, and the warmth of coming home.
This newsletter is a homecoming of sorts for me. It's a way to keep delicious conversations going and to expand our community of curious cooks and heart-forward diners.
Here’s what you can expect each month:
Seasonal stories that I hope inspire time in your kitchen.
A lesson on a lesser-known spice that’s beloved in my cooking. Plus, 3 easy ways to start using it today.
A fragrant, flavorful recipe featuring a Cardoz Legacy product or another spice—Indian, American, and otherwise!
Product announcements + event invitations!