June 2024

A rustic, imperfect Indian thali served on a worn metal plate, featuring bhatt ki dal, white rice, fried pakoras, fresh coriander, green chili, lemon wedge, and a simple side salad, captured in soft natural light.

Bhatt ki Dal: Whispering Beans of the Hills

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The Hearthkeeper’s guide to Bhatt ki Dal (this recipe makes four decent sized portions) Gathering ingredients: Bhatt (Black Soybeans): 1 cup, soaked overnight Water: 4 cups or enough to cover the beans generously) Onion: 1 medium, finely chopped Garlic: 3-4 cloves, minced Knob of Ginger: minced Tomato: 1 large, chopped (optional ingredient) Green chillies: 2-3, […]

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A rustic clay cup filled with Kykeon, a traditional ancient Greek barley-based drink, garnished with fresh herbs and a piece of aged cheese, served alongside a small bowl of barley and mint leaves on a wooden surface.

Kykeon: The Sacred Elixir

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This sacred elixir was central to the Eleusinian Mysteries—a set of religious rites held in honour of Demeter and Persephone—and has inspired both scholarly reconstructions and enduring legends. The mysteries were based on a Bronze Age agrarian cult and are considered the most famous of the secret religious rites of ancient Greece. The Lore Behind

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