The Crazy Food Lady

In my neck of the woods, Eid-ul-Azha is called Bakra Eid, simply because, well...bakras, cows, even camels are omnomnom meat fests for a week or more post Eid. Now this may be a bit of surprise, but as much as I love eating in general, I somehow manage to skip meals during any kind of festive season. Whether it's Meethi Eid or Bakra Eid the very thought of a proper meal makes me feel full. Don't ask me how or why, it just happens. Which is why I end up eating things considerably lighter and easier to digest than red meat. I have to admit though, my sleeping pattern and zero interest in socializing are two other important factors that make me skimp on the omnomnomming. Consequently, when everyone else is discussing the delicious barbecue they ate or the chops they inhaled, I'm talking about the yummy mixed vegetables I ate with roti or the Chinese rice with ketchup, the latter which I scarfed down while frying vegetables for the garnishing my mother wanted on her gorgeous

Disclaimer: By no means do I count myself as an expert on food, but I do love to eat. These restaurants are entirely my choice and by no means have to be agreed with. 1. Bhai Babu's Halwa Puri If you're craving halwa puri on a lazy Sunday morning, then you better forget about getting anything from Bhai Babu's dukaan. Located in the lane of the very famous Ghaffar's, Bhai Babu is the best of the best when it comes to halwa puri. Whether it's young boys seeking halwa puri after a fun night match or a dad getting breakfast right after fajr namaz, Bhai Babu is out of halwa, puri, aalu, achar and chanay by 8 a.m. most Sundays. So if you want legit halwa puri, wake up bright and early on a Sunday morning and brave the long line outside of Bhai Babu's dukaan. 2. Boat Basin's Halwa Puri and Parathay Don't worry, I got you pull kay uss par walay covered too, One of my fondest memories of halwa puri (And parathas) is of going to Boat Basin with my

I have always believed that if you want to eat acha Pakistani khana, there's no place like home. That's why I was so reluctant to go to Desi Tarka, recommended by a co-worker as a must visit place. Nestled in a lane on Rahat Commercial, this little place seating not more than 15-20 people definitely has some childhood favorites which just can't be created at home. The decor itself is colorful and welcoming, representative of most Pakistanis. You need to start off with the pani puri, which if you don't want to go all the way to Tariq Road to pick up from Aunty Pani Puri (Her nephew Salman just can't copy it, I'm sorry no)you'll find here. You know how some panis of the pani puris are either too bland or too spicy or too sour? This is the perfect, and I don't exaggerate, perfect combination of spicy, salty and sour. They aren't stingy on the channas either. I counted, there were 6 in each! So you know how much fun it is to go all the way to Pakist

I'm not going to lie. I've always enjoyed taste testings. It means I get to sample a little bit of everything without feeling weighed down by too much food. So when Saima, proprietor of The Patio invited me for a taste testing over the weekend, I couldn't refuse. Off I traipsed to the beautifully designed restaurant for some delicious food. The first thing served was the Chicken Cobb salad. It was creamy, smooth, slightly tangy and I felt this would be the perfect pair with a hearty soup, such as the Laksa or the Mushroom Soup with Truffle Oil.  Speaking of, the two soups we got to try were the Red Lentil Soup with Mint Oil and Mushroom Soup with Truffle Oil. The Red Lentil Soup was served with sour cream. I felt the Mushroom Soup was definitely a hit, and the Red Lentil Soup came in as a close second. However, I must warn you that the Red Lentil Soup isn't for those who don't like to experiment with new flavors and cuisines. This is definitely for those who appr

When I first went to Chop Chop Wok, I fell in love with the place. And then I started reading fairly disappointing reviews ranging from everything about no space to food being just plain sad. Of course, that just made me want to go all the more and far be it from me to deprive myself of my cravings. So off I traipsed to Chop Chop Wok, armed with my friend Funty's photography skills and a hungry tummy. One of the latest improvements is the manager there. Interactive without being intrusive, knowing his food and constantly in motion, making sure we got everything from the salad to extra ice in our iced tea. Moving on to the food, the Thai Beef Salad was earthy, spicy, crunchy deliciousness of tender little beef strips with a lot of bean sprouts. Now please note I say 'a lot' in relative terms. The helpings aren't massive, okay? It's not that kind of place. If you're more than 2 people, order 2 of those salads, or even 3 depending if one of you wants to have on