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Some foods are made slowly…

Apr 6 • Leena Mahtani

March 2026

After Hours

Just when Zara thinks it’s snack time…

Mar 31 • Leena Mahtani

Who’s Who in Zara’s World

ZARA The curious human host.

Mar 20 • Leena Mahtani

Zara vs. Chocolate

It’s never really about the chocolate.

Mar 18 • Leena Mahtani

Veer The Multitasker

Veer tries the rare triple-task meal: studying, scrolling, and eating all at once.

Mar 6 • Leena Mahtani

February 2026

Breakfast Drama

On certain mornings, craving leads the conversation.

Feb 27 • Leena Mahtani

Sip Happens

We usually think of water as something we drink when we’re thirsty.

Feb 19 • Leena Mahtani

Stationery-Adjacent

Zara insists she’s eaten nothing, just picked up some notebooks.

Feb 10 • Leena Mahtani

The Pakora Detour

Zara can’t resist the smell of sizzling pakoras from a street-side vendor and decides to treat herself.

Feb 6 • Leena Mahtani

January 2026

The Quiet Stress of Being Always On

We’re more reachable than ever, and more tense than we’d like to be.

Jan 25 • Leena Mahtani

Coconut Cabbage Stir-Fry

A gentle, cozy Kerala-inspired sabzi that’s quick, flavorful, and microbiome-friendly.

Jan 21 • Leena Mahtani

The Achar Crisis

If you’ve ever loved something just a little too much, you’ll recognize this moment instantly.

Jan 20 • Leena Mahtani