Brooklyn Delhi, Handmade Indian Achaar

Add instant spice, smoke and Subcontinent vibes to almost any dish

Home to a rich food culture, India boasts cuisine that is among the most expansive and diverse in the world. While dishes like Tikka Masala have found their way onto menus around the globe, lesser-known offerings that are nonetheless satisfying and enlightening to the palate are still finding their way to new diners. Brooklyn-based chef and cookbook author Chitra Agrawal’s variety of small-batch achaars (India’s …

Refuel Propane Monitoring Tool From Quirky

Keep an eye on BBQ fuel levels remotely with an easy-to-read LED gauge

Few things ruin a party’s vibe quite like a broken BBQ, especially if the issue is something as simple as a lack of propane. To monitor your grill’s fuel level, the collective of clever minds at Quirky recently released the Refuel smart propane tank gauge. By connecting to the new Wink smart appliance controlling app, Refuel allows users to monitor propane levels remotely. A handy …

Left Field Cider Co.

A family of brewers blending local BC apples with French and English varieties for a minimally sweet alcoholic drink

While roughly half of the world’s cider is still made in the UK, it turns out that the apples in British Columbia can yield a pretty kick-ass artisanal cider too. The young Left Field Cider Co., founded in 2011, started out as Kate Garthwaite’s curious hobby and eventually, her enthusiasm spread to her parents and sister Theresa. Formerly in the ranching business for three generations, …