Madhuparna Panigrahi

Madhuparna Panigrahi

Joined: Dec 6, 2021

Maddie is a freelance writer, but that's just her day job. Truly and deeply she is an epicure, and always curious to find (or create) interesting food and drinks, unique recipes, and what's trending.

Sandy Bergquist of cutting out the gingerbread sides using parchment paper to store them.Mimon Mag Gingerbread 03

Parchment paper vs. Wax Paper: Everything you need to know

Foods that help you sleep: Best food to eat before bed

(Original Caption) Outdoor fruit market, Budapest, Hungary. Undated photograph. (Photo by �� Underwood & Underwood/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images)

What is cultural curiosity and how it impacts food trends?

MUMBAI, INDIA - OCTOBER 07: Fiery Saoji Chicken Curry, named after the Saoji community in Nagpur, prepared by Chef De Cuisine Dinesh Joshi at the Lost Recipes of Maharashtra Food Festival at Tiqri at Taj Santacruz on October 7, 2017 in Mumbai, India. (Photo by Rubina A. Khan/Getty Images)

What is the secret to a great curry?

Popcorn and other must-have movie-watching treats are seen in the movie theme room at the 2022 Christmas Fantasy House.Mjs Fantasy House 2

Holiday movie nights: Must-have movie-themed holiday snacks

A simple Thanksgiving meal that hits all the buttons: Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Apples, Mashed Roasted Cauliflower with Magic Cheese Sauce, and Maple Glazed Turkey Tenderloins.Tiny Thanksgiving Plate

Easy Thanksgiving Dinner recipes for beginner cooks

BETERA, VALENCIA, SPAIN - 2022/08/15: Some leaves of Alfàbegues (basil plant), a culinary plant with a pleasant aroma, during the parade of the offering to the Virgin. On the Day of Our Lady of the Assumption celebration, the city officials announced that two of the Alfàbegues (basil) planted in L´Hort de Les Alfàbegues were measured to have a record-breaking height of 3.24 meters, compared to the previous record measured in 2012 at only 2.86 meters. Staff at L´Hort de Les Alfàbegues have been working for months to cultivate this plant which will serve as an offering for Virgin Mary. (Photo by Xisco Navarro/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Basil vs Thai basil: What to use and how

Vintage photograph of a scoop of chocolate ice cream in a bowl and saucer on a yellow mat in the 1950s. (Photo by Found Image Holdings/Corbis via Getty Images)

The most iconic dessert to have at the end of every meal

CHICAGO - DECEMBER 29: Signage promoting Subway's new wraps is seen December 29, 2003 in Chicago. Subway restaurants today started to offer two Atkins Nutritionals, Inc.-endorsed low-carbohydrate wraps. The Turkey and Bacon Melt Wrap with Monterey cheddar cheese and the Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap with Swiss cheese. Both Atkins-Friendly Wraps are available in the U.S. and Canada and have 11 grams Net Carbs or less. The wrap itself, which is made with wheat gluten, cornstarch, oat, sesame flour and soy protein, has only 5 grams Net Carbs. Subway Restaurants is the first quick serve restaurant to partner with Atkins Nutritionals Inc. (Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images)

Restaurant Menu Revamp: Bring back the old or introduce innovations?

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 20: High tea set up at the Fleurs De Villes FEMMES Debuts at The Calyx at The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney on August 20, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Hanna Lassen/Getty Images for the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney)

A Classic British Afternoon Tea: What is served and what to expect

The avocado black bean sandwich with turkey at NOMZ.Nomz04

Sandwiches in movies and TV shows that became legendary

A sugar cone with scoops of Lemon Cha Cha (bottom) and Columbus Crunch photographed at the Johnson's Real Ice Cream in Dublin on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. (Rob Hardin / Alive)Alive Food Review Johnson S Real Ice Cream

How to make healthy frozen desserts easily at home

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 14: Grilled Pineapple with Cue Sauce Glaze and Woodbridge Wine Granita is seen at the Woodbridge Wine 'Cue Sauce Block Party on May 14, 2015 at Butter in New York City. (Photo by Brian Ach/Getty Images for Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi)

Best grilled desserts for an ultimate summer barbecue

The Bacon Cheddar is House of Burgers & Wings' signature hamburger. It contains bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions and pickles.House of Burgers & Wings' burger

Classic American Food that Aren’t Technically American

SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 08: Cans of Campbell's Soup are displayed on a shelf at Scotty's Market on December 08, 2021 in San Rafael, California. Campbell Soup Company reported better-than-expected first quarter earnings with revenues of $2.24 billion compared $2.34 billion one year ago. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Soups in summer – To have or not to have

Spoil Mom with a Home Cooked Brunch: Mother's Day Gift Bundles from HelloFresh

What Moms Don’t Want Served on Mother’s Day