Authentic Indian recipes that are simple and totally doable Ashia's Table features well-known traditional Indian dishes alongside a selection of exciting new dishes based on Indian flavors and textures, all of which can be easily made at home. Ashia Ismail-Singer's debut cookbook pays homage to her heritage, blending it seamlessly with a modern and authentic take on her native Indian cuisine. Her recipes aren't just a list of ingredients and measurements: For Ashia, they are memories of childhood, food experiences that have been passed down through generations, and which connect her to her family and homeland. With chutneys and bites for grazing, light lunches, nourishing main dishes, desserts, home baking, and more, this book brings you a collection of recipes inspired by India's rich food culture, made with ingredients that are easy to find wherever you are. Ashia's Table is a beautiful book to be cherished for its delicious recipes, stunning photography, and attractive design.

I am referred to as the "Hidden One" and personification of the life-bringing northern wind. As one of those who constitute the Ogdoad, I am respected by others and sometimes even feared. Yet I am adrift when it comes to interactions between a man and a woman. The rules are so confusing and I try to find my way with him—Reid Jacobs. He is a man that makes me, a goddess, wonder how I have done without the coursing need for intimacy. With each touch he unravels me and makes me lose every ounce of my control. I want him more than breath itself but...I will not settle for anything but total acceptance of everything I am.

Sumptuous feasts, spice-infused flavors, and simple entertaining destined to impress and appeal to everyone. Inspired by the melded cultures that make up Ashia’s extended family, Ashia's Food for Sharing will take you on a journey full of flavors from India to Africa, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, and New Zealand, where she now lives. These are recipes for sharing, each infused with the spices and flavors of Ashia’s Memon Indian heritage, and the influences picked up through her family’s journey from India, to Africa, the Middle East, Europe and New Zealand. With recipes for breakfast and brunch, summer picnics, festive feasts, sunset snacks and sweet and spiced desserts, interspersed with personal stories of Ashia’s immigrant family, this book shares all the ingredients to elevate your entertaining, all throughout the year. The recipes in this book have been created to be as simple as possible, all inspired by the spices that Ashia grew up with at home, in the different countries she has lived. Every element of this book is a fusion of cultures, the joys of sharing food, gathered together with loved ones. From Africa, to India, the Middle East, France, UK and New Zealand, this book will take you on a journey full of flavours and the melding of cultures dear to Ashia’s heart. Includes themed menus, like “Inspired Indian Soiree” for the home cook who needs a little guidance when pairing dishes suitable for a crowd. The recipes in this book are delicious, impressive, and simple to make, paired with exquisite photography and personal stories. It will make the perfect gift for anyone who loves to entertain.

Inspector Ashish Bharadwaj is arrogant and hot-tempered, but he’s usually right about things. His brother, Manav, is quiet and intuitive. He is also brilliant at solving cases. When Shravya Chandra, wife of Arun Chandra the film star, goes missing – Ashish and Manav have their own hunches. Ashish is out to prove Arun Chandra’s guilt. But Manav wants to know more about Shravya’s old friend, Anchal because he’s certain that she is hiding something big. They both can’t be right, of course. Ashish doesn’t want to be wrong; he’s never wrong. And Manav would give anything to snatch a victory from under his brother’s nose. Who’s right? And at what cost are they going to win? Since everyone’s looking only for what they want to see, will they ever actually find out what happened to Shravya Chandra? And so begins the battle of egos, the endless search for a killer and the unravelling of secrets…

When Theresa started writing her journal, she had no idea how long she would make records in it, her only hope was that one day it will be read by her granddaughter Ashia. She was clear that Celia story needs to be told and as much as she would have rather not have to be the one responsible for that to happen, she knows she owed it to both her daughter and her granddaughter in preserving her memories. Theresa constant fear of not being present in Ashia’s life, or not having the opportunity to tell her what a phenomenal person her mother was, how she had fight the adds in raising her. Celia had battle schizophrenia for years which had affected her health, her marriage, her family. There were days when she was irate and uncontrollable so much so she had to be sedated, days she would hallucinates and some days she would lose track of things, yet at times she was carefree, happy, energetic and fun. She still managed to live a fulfilling life making sacrifices for her family, in her career as a nurse and an artist and staying true to her faith. she had lived, loved, and leave a legacy.

Reminiscent of the works of Terry McMillan, this contemporary novel tells of one man, the three women who love him, and the different cultures which lay claim to him. Spending one season each year in three different locales--New York, the Caribbean, and Africa--Solomon Wilberforce has neatly compartmentalized his life--until a family tragedy changes everything forever.

Dispatched on April 1, 2024 'From Africa to India, the Middle East, France, the UK and New Zealand, this book will take you on a journey full of flavours and the melded cultures that are my extended family.' - Ashia Ismail-Singer Author of My Indian Kitchen and Saffron Swirls and Cardamom Dust, Ashia Ismail-Singer draws on her family's rich and diverse cultures to dish up an inspired banquet where spices are the heroes and food is designed to be shared. The Laden Table is the perfect cookbook for anyone who want to create a bit of magic for their next gathering - from canapes, drinks and summer salads to moreish side dishes, hearty mains and luscious cakes and sweet bites. Ashia knows exactly how to cook for a party, celebration or holiday picnic, and she has even included handy meal plans to help you curate the perfect menu, whatever the occasion or season. The Laden Table is the perfect cookbook for the ultimate entertainer, and Ashia's food will surprise and delight your guests, and keep them taking about that party for months to come.