by monicasawhney | Jun 1, 2014 | Recipes, Snacks
“The World is much smaller than what it used to be”… or so I keep hearing. The number of conversations that seem to start with “Back in MY day…. blah blah blah”, seems to be growing daily… and even my brother (he’s only 18 months older than me) is getting in on the...
by monicasawhney | Apr 30, 2014 | Blog
It has been a busy April at The Spice Club! During the first weekend we hosted a private supper club for sisters Emma and Lyndsey who celebrated their 30th birthday with us. We created a bespoke menu for their private dinner party and it went down a treat! We had a...
by monicasawhney | Apr 24, 2014 | Uncategorized
Photo Credit: www.beatstreetmcr.co.uk After the success of our recent city centre pop-up event at Noma53, we decided that we couldn’t leave it too long before returning to Manchester! And so..I’m pleased to announced that The Spice Club shall be popping up...
by monicasawhney | Feb 17, 2014 | Blog, Recipe
I have said it before and I’ll say it again-I love the vastness and diversity that Indian cookery has to offer! I’m constantly learning about new regional dishes which continue to broaden my culinary perspective on Indian cuisine. I feel so lucky to have...
by monicasawhney | Feb 3, 2014 | Blog, Recipe
So I have been on a bit of a health kick recently. At first it started as a January detox, but I’m pleased to say that I’m not just going “through a phase” and my new found healthy ways have begun to sync with my everyday lifestyle and I feel...
by monicasawhney | Jan 31, 2014 | Blog
As 2013 threatens to dissolve into a misty water coloured memory, it is perhaps time to reflect on what has been a super year for the Spice Club. Our varied supper club events were attended by inquisitive minds, excited taste buds and growling tummies – and the...
by monicasawhney | Oct 31, 2013 | Blog, Uncategorized
Suji Halwa (or sweet semolina pudding) is the one dish you need to know as the temperature starts to drop. It is the perfect escape on these Autumnal evenings… so join me as I switch on the X-factor, put on my Onesie and scuttle to the kitchen! This dish is...
by monicasawhney | Oct 23, 2013 | Blog, Uncategorized
Last Saturday, we hosted our Indian Vegetarian Feast supper club for 32 guests at The Spice Club. Those of you who have dined with us in the past will know, when we say “feast”, we well and truly mean it! Dinner time in India is a family event and one of my fondest...
by monicasawhney | Oct 16, 2013 | Blog, Recipe
Urad & Chana Dal Masala otherwise known as “Maa Chole ki Dal” is one that is commonly relished in Punjabi households. Made from tempering a combination of split urad dal and chana dal (split bengal gram) lentils in a typical Punjabi masala, this dish...
by monicasawhney | Sep 5, 2013 | Blog, Uncategorized
Last Saturday, we hosted our Indian Street Food cookery class at The Spice Club! We had an eclectic mix of students attend who arrived eager to learn how to prepare the delicious culinary delights that are regularly served on the roadsides in India. Ma and I set a...
