Fariha Amber

Fariha Amber is a Contributor & Food Columnist at Star Lifestyle

5 movies that teach entrepreneurs more than business school ever could

While we enjoy movies of all sorts from thriller to comedy, some actually give us invaluable life lessons. If you are an entrepreneur or someone who wants to take on that path, these movies are definitely for you to watch.

2m ago

Quick and delicious recipes with All Time Family Cake

While we may have the main dishes sorted with an assortment of beef and mutton recipes, this Eid, let’s not leave desserts out.

5m ago

Regal biriyani recipes with PRAN Ghee Premium

Regal biriyani recipes

5m ago

How to jazz up your regular lemonade in two minutes!

Lemonade is one of our go-to summer essentials this year, and although the original recipe is delicious as it is, here are 5 ways you can jazz it up, that too in under 2 minutes!

6m ago

Light and delicious: Shrimp recipes for summer

Summer brings with it clear skies and dazzling sunshine, but more often than not, it also alters our taste preferences. Light, zesty, and herby recipes seem to taste better when the sun’s up and shining. Thus, here are 4 shrimp recipes to try for you this summer, so that you may savour delicious food while you beat the heat!

7m ago

Inviting children over for Eid? Try out these delicious recipes!

Often the most discerning critics, children can present a challenge when it comes to meal planning, especially during festive occasions like Eid. To ensure your celebration is a culinary success, it's essential to craft dishes that appeal to their tastes.

7m ago

No oil, no problem: Delicious air fryer recipes for busy foodies 

With the joy and blessings of the holy month also comes the constant worry about what to make for iftar, and Eid.

7m ago

Healthy iftar recipes that kids will actually love

Every mother goes through the conundrum — what to feed their children — the picky eaters of the family — during iftar. Ensuring that children get the right nutrients can be quite challenging, especially if a mum has to stay busy with outside appointments. However, there is a solution to this problem — quick iftar recipes that are as delightful as they are nutritious. This Ramadan, let flavours meet health through these easy-to-make iftar recipes.

8m ago
August 17, 2021
August 17, 2021

Catching up with your health check-up

As most products and many services took the digital route with their availability online, health check-ups are also a part of this transition. Hospitals and healthcare providers being at the forefront to combat the pandemic continue to make our lives easier by offering home services.

August 17, 2021
August 17, 2021

Top tips for making the perfect fries

Biting into the perfect fries, you should first hear a crunch and then be greeted with soft potatoes inside. Unfortunately, homemade fries fail to live up to the expectation and often, we are left with limp and soggy fries, which nobody wants!

August 14, 2021
August 14, 2021

Why you should switch to Slow Fashion

In today’s consumerist culture inside a materialistic world, slow fashion can be the conduit towards a sustainable fashion industry.

August 10, 2021
August 10, 2021

The Food Store.App: Revolutionising cloud kitchens and the food delivery system

Recognising the sharp shift in popularity from dine-in food towards a cloud-based food ordering system, TheFoodstore.App was launched in June 2020 amidst the pandemic.   

August 10, 2021
August 10, 2021

Marshmallow madness

Soft, squishy, sweet globs of deliciousness that provide a delicate melt-in-your-mouth sensation — this is the accurate definition of a marshmallow for me.

August 8, 2021
August 8, 2021

Pest control know-how using kitchen items

While there are plenty of insect killers available, they tend to be harmful and unsafe to be used repeatedly. Thus, it is better to opt for natural remedies whenever possible.

August 8, 2021
August 8, 2021

The woes and misery of a pandemic examinee

From school-going children to students pursuing their masters, people from various age groups have been suffering the plight of being a pandemic examinee.

July 18, 2021
July 18, 2021

Scrumptiously cheesy

Mozzarella cheese is not only delicious to taste but has several health advantages too. Mozzarella contains a powerhouse of minerals that are highly beneficial for the body, is a rich source of protein, and is great for bone health.

July 14, 2021
July 14, 2021

For the love of Bengali food!

As MasterChef Australia Season 13 came to a terrific end, Kishwar bagged the third position in the season finale. However, this title is just one part of her tremendous achievements that she has attained through this global competition. Being a Bangladeshi rooted “home cook,” she won the hearts of millions in the Bengali diaspora.    

July 13, 2021
July 13, 2021

Scrumptiously cheesy

Mozzarella cheese is not only delicious to taste but has several health advantages too. Mozzarella contains a powerhouse of minerals that are highly beneficial for the body, is a rich source of protein, and is great for bone health.